Jeep Commander 4X4 Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 27, 2019 · 105 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Jeep Commander 4X4 across 3 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (87). The words owners use most often: “shift module” (10% 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 105 complaints (10%)
  • Service park assist: mentioned in 8 of 105 complaints (8%)
  • Transfer case: mentioned in 8 of 105 complaints (8%)

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 95 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles4 · 4%
10k–25k miles5 · 5%
25k–50k miles21 · 22%
50k–75k miles30 · 32%
75k–100k miles13 · 14%
100k–150k miles20 · 21%
150k+ miles2 · 2%

How serious are the reports?

Of 105 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 23 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 3200832009: 6200962010: 162010162011: 8201182012: 152012152013: 122013122014: 232014232015: 102015102016: 4201642017: 6201762018: 120181

n = 105 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists power train for the 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

Identical issue as found with nhtsa # 10908927 vehicle stalls while driving and cannot be restarted without putting the vehicle in park. Purchased the vehicle used with 170,000 miles on it. Carfax shows great care into the vehicle, however within first 24 hours after purchase have found it to stall…

Received Sep 25, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11025375

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

My car all of the sudden wouldn't turn on, it said damaged key, the key is fine, it unlocks and locks without a problem, but the car wont start. I've been told is the win

Received May 2, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10983038

Frequently asked questions

Do all Jeep Commander 4X4s have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 105 owner complaints about power train for the Jeep Commander 4X4. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Jeep Commander 4X4 power train?

No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.

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

The most frequent phrase is “shift module”, in 10 of 105 complaints, followed by “service park assist” (8).

Other Jeep Commander 4X4 problems

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