repaired · 2026 Q2
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 Gem ElxdProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2009 Gem Elxd. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-380 the manufacturer reports only 11% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 23, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Gem Elxd has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2009 Gem Elxd recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Structure: frame and members
Risk. If the frame welds crack, the frame may fall and contact the pavement, stopping the vehicle suddenly and increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Parking brake
Risk. THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY ON A HILL CREATING A RISK OF CRASH OR INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gem.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Elxd year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elxd median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Gem Elxd, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
Own a 2009 Elxd?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.