2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2019 · 339 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Commander 4X4 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 339 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4. That is the most of any Commander 4X4 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (146 complaints, 43%), typically at around 69,900 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System146 · ~69,900 mi
Power Train87 · ~62,100 mi
Engine73 · ~86,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling50 · ~35,900 mi
Vehicle Speed Control28 · ~71,465 mi
Unknown or Other15 · ~115,000 mi
Visibility15 · ~26,858 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)14 · ~84,500 mi
Structure13 · ~51,000 mi
Steering12 · ~40,450 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System problems14643%69,900“ignition switch” (11%)—
Power Train problems8726%62,100“shift module” (11%)—
Engine problems7322%86,000“engine stalled” (18%)—
Engine and Engine Cooling problems5015%35,900“engine stalled” (14%)—
Vehicle Speed Control288%71,465——
Unknown or Other154%115,000——
Visibility154%26,858——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)144%84,500——
Structure134%51,000——
Steering124%40,450——
Seat Belts93%43,500——
Tires93%45,000——
Air Bags51%65,500——
Fuel/propulsion System51%83,500——
Exterior Lighting41%2,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic41%21,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline31%2,018——
Seats31%2,000——
Service Brakes31%55,000——
Suspension31%35,000——
Wheels31%34,000——
Latches/locks/linkages21%100,000——
Equipment Adaptive/mobility10%58,000——
Parking Brake10%45,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 53 complaints
2007: 232007232008: 212008212009: 152009152010: 492010492011: 282011282012: 282012282013: 302013302014: 532014532015: 492015492016: 132016132017: 152017152018: 122018122019: 320193

n = 339 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Air Bag Non-deployment (PE14017) — opened Jun 16, 2014, closed Dec 23, 2014, led to recall 14V438000.
  • Engine stalling (EA07007) — opened Apr 27, 2007, closed May 7, 2008, led to recall 08V203000.
  • Engine stall (PE07009) — opened Feb 12, 2007, closed Apr 27, 2007.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

This morning i was driving into work, when my car wasn't getting enough power to move. Each time i would give it gas, it would sputter at me. This has been a constant problem since i bought a year ago... I would like to know what the problem is so i can fix it

Electrical System · received Jul 9, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11230340

While driving at night i thought i could hear a scraping noise. I promptly rolled down my window and continued to accelerate slowly. I didn't hear the noise so proceeded home. A few miles later i pulled into my drive and a police officer pulled up to tell me metal was loose under my vehicle and…

Structure · received Mar 31, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11192769

When attempted to start vehicle,clicks but starter won't turn. Adjusting contact if factory wires resolved no start situation temporarily. However, problem returned in 24hours

Electrical System · received Mar 11, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11185862

I had transmission speed sensor replaced 2 1/2 weeks ago it seems to went out already truck won't go over 30 mph and car jerks while trying to reach it this happened on the highway as i was almost killed trying to get off the problem existed before replacing the transmission speed sensor then a few…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 29, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11143702

While sitting at a light. My jeep just died out on me. No reason nothing acting outside of the normal. Tried to restart and after a few tries was able to restart.

Engine · received Oct 18, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11141264

Other Jeep Commander 4X4 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 Commander 4X4130
2008 Commander 4X41110
20073390

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4?

Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 146 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Commander 4X4 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.