2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2019 · 87 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,100 miles. The words owners use most often: “shift module” (11% of reports).

What owners describe

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

  • Shift module: mentioned in 10 of 87 complaints (11%)
  • Service park assist: mentioned in 7 of 87 complaints (8%)
  • Transfer case: mentioned in 6 of 87 complaints (7%)

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles2 · 3%
10k–25k miles4 · 5%
25k–50k miles19 · 24%
50k–75k miles28 · 35%
75k–100k miles12 · 15%
100k–150k miles14 · 18%
150k+ miles1 · 1%

How serious are the reports?

Of 87 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Jeep Commander 4X4 power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2007, with 87 complaints
2007: 872007872008: 142008142009: 420094

n = 105 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2009 Commander 4X4431%59,353
2008 Commander 4X41413%93,947
2007 Commander 4X48726%62,100

When owners reported it

Peak: 2014, with 20 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 1200812009: 4200942010: 162010162011: 8201182012: 142012142013: 102013102014: 202014202015: 6201562016: 2201622017: 4201742018: 120181

n = 87 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists power train 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.

Driving straight ahead at approximately 70 mph on a turnpike the engine and all power immediately and instantly shut off. Vehicle has approximately 110,300 miles on the odometer. Quite a scary circumstance. As i was pulling off the main freeway to the shoulder, i turned the ignition to start and…

Received Jan 30, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11065805

While driving at slow speeds, the vehicle stalls out, obviously resulting in a loss of power steering & brakes. This has happened 50+/- times over the last 2 years of my ownership. The problem has intensified over the last 2 weeks, but would always re start after shifting into park. Last night…

Received Oct 9, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11032335

My jeep is losing power while driving. This has happened on numerous occasions and when i take it to be looked at, i can never get a straight answer. I continue being told it's transmission issue (transmission oil cooler, fluid, lines). My car slightly jerks into get when shifting from part to…

Received Jun 28, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11002036

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4s have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 87 owner complaints about power train for the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 (26% 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 power train?

No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 62,100 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about power train problems on the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4?

The most frequent phrase is “shift module”, in 10 of 87 complaints, followed by “service park assist” (7).

Other 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 problems

See all 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 problems or power train problems across all Commander 4X4 years.