Jeep Commander Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,752 owner complaints and 13 safety recalls on file for the Jeep Commander, across 6 model years (2005–2010). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (1,635). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Jeep Commander years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Commander year: 2006, 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 Commander: 1,635 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2007 Commander: 696 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2008 Commander: 326 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2005 Commander: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 Commander: 45 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2009 Commander: 46 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jeep Commander problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 1,300 | 6 | 37 |
| Power Train problems | 471 | 6 | 15 |
| Engine problems | 440 | 6 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 351 | 5 | 6 |
| Structure problems | 220 | 5 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 131 | 4 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 117 | 6 | 10 |
| Air Bags problems | 109 | 4 | 33 |
| Seat Belts | 89 | 5 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 80 | 5 | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 78 | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 59 | 4 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 43 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| Seats | 26 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 26 | 5 | 3 |
| Tires | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Equipment | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Jeep Commander problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2008: electrical system (201) · engine (59)
- 2007: electrical system (371) · engine (154) · power train (131) · engine and engine cooling (87)
- 2006: electrical system (687) · power train (295) · engine and engine cooling (247) · engine (203) · structure (189) · vehicle speed control (79) · steering (68) · air bags (62) · exterior lighting (60) · seat belts (59)
All Jeep Commander model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 45 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Commander | 46 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Commander | 326 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Commander | 696 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Commander | 1,635 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Commander | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Commander years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (1,635), 2007 (696), 2008 (326) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Commander year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jeep Commander?
Electrical System, with 1,300 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Jeep Commander have?
13 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.