2009 Jeep Commander

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

The 2009 Jeep Commander is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 3.7L 6-cylinder, 4.7L 8-cylinder, 4.7L 8-cylinder (GAS 340), 5.7L 8-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Flex fuel
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

GASOLINE

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

Not available

Drivetrain

Not available

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 3.7L 6-cylinder, 4.7L 8-cylinder, 4.7L 8-cylinder (GAS 340), 5.7L 8-cylinder
Displacement	3.7 L to 5.7 L
Cylinders	6 to 8
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Flex fuel	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	5
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km)
Highway	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

8 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 15, 2026.

13V175000: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.…
Reported May 7, 2013. View on NHTSA
09E039000: SUSPENSION
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
Remedy: ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
Reported June 19, 2009. View on NHTSA
09V118000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Reported April 9, 2009. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 15, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 15, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 15, 2026

Data verified: October 15, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2009 Jeep Commander have?

Varies by configuration: 3.7L 6-cylinder, 4.7L 8-cylinder, 4.7L 8-cylinder (GAS 340), 5.7L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Jeep Commander?

Combined fuel economy is 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2009 Jeep Commander front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2009 Jeep Commander?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 15, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.