Jeep Commander 4X4 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 463 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Jeep Commander 4X4, across 3 model years (2007–2009). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (339). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Jeep Commander 4X4 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Commander 4X4 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Commander 4X4: 339 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 Commander 4X4: 111 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Commander 4X4: 13 complaints, 0 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 4X4 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 221 | 3 | 2 |
| Power Train problems | 105 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine problems | 100 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 55 | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 34 | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 3 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Jeep Commander 4X4 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2008: electrical system (68)
- 2007: electrical system (146) · power train (87) · engine (73) · engine and engine cooling (50)
All Jeep Commander 4X4 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Commander 4X4 | 13 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 Commander 4X4 | 111 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Commander 4X4 | 339 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Commander 4X4 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (339), 2008 (111), 2009 (13). 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 4X4?
Electrical System, with 221 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Jeep Commander 4X4 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.