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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Jeep Grand Cherokee first registered in 2009: we looked at the 141 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 141 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

141MOTs of 2009 cars, done in 2023–2025
61%pass first time (all 2009 cars: 59%)
7,600typical miles a year
47%had suspension flagged

Common 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    47% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    35% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    35% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    26% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Tyres
    18% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Steering
    8% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Jeep Grand Cherokee compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2026–Too new for MOT data
2025–Too new for MOT data
2024–Too new for MOT data
2023–Too new for MOT data
2020197Brakes 20%
2019772Brakes 18%
20181,196Brakes 22%
20172,561Brakes 23%
20163,072Brakes 25%
20154,137Brakes 27%
20144,331Brakes 27%
20132,951Brakes 25%
20121,527Brakes 24%
2011619Suspension 26%
2008588Suspension 47%
2007634Suspension 50%
20061,755Suspension 46%
20051,454Suspension 51%
2004740Suspension 55%
2003446Suspension 59%
2002660Suspension 52%
2001544Suspension 45%
2000402Suspension 46%
1999325Suspension 50%
1998188Brakes 38%
1997119Suspension 44%
1996–Too few tests

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Jeep Grand Cherokee cars first registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score