2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2019 · 146 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 69,900 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (11% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Ignition switch: mentioned in 16 of 146 complaints (11%)
  • Engine stalled: mentioned in 12 of 146 complaints (8%)
  • Park assist: mentioned in 9 of 146 complaints (6%)

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 113 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles7 · 6%
10k–25k miles2 · 2%
25k–50k miles23 · 20%
50k–75k miles36 · 32%
75k–100k miles19 · 17%
100k–150k miles18 · 16%
150k+ miles8 · 7%

How serious are the reports?

Of 146 complaints, 2 mention a crash.

Jeep Commander 4X4 electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2007, with 146 complaints
2007: 14620071462008: 682008682009: 720097

n = 221 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2009 Commander 4X4754%79,000
2008 Commander 4X46861%70,727
2007 Commander 4X414643%69,900

When owners reported it

Peak: 2015, with 39 complaints
2007: 3200732008: 6200862009: 1200912010: 122010122011: 152011152012: 102012102013: 132013132014: 232014232015: 392015392016: 102016102017: 8201782018: 4201842019: 220192

n = 146 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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

Received Jul 9, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11230340

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

Received Mar 11, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11185862

Jeep loses power and shuts down while driving in city and on the highway at random speeds. Also will shut down while stationary. Causes loss of power steering and brakes. Check engine light has not come on. The only way to restart is to fully place in park and completely remove the key. Violent…

Received Oct 7, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11138900

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4s have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 146 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 (43% of the 339 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

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

No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 69,900 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4?

The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 16 of 146 complaints, followed by “engine stalled” (12).

Other 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 problems

See all 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 problems or electrical system problems across all Commander 4X4 years.