2010 Jeep Commander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Commander years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jeep Commander. That ranks 5th out of 6 Commander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (18 complaints, 40%), typically at around 70,100 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 45owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Jeep Commander problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | 40% | 70,100 | — | — |
| Engine | 14 | 31% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 11% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 9% | 80,006 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 9% | 85,012 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 9% | 68,960 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 4% | 72,550 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 19,873 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 85,032 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 36,420 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Jeep Commander recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system; power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Electrical system:ignition:module
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler 300, dodge challenger, charger, jeep commander, grand cherokee and dodge ram vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a wireless ignition node (win) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch.
Risk: The result of the defect could lead to a condition where the key may be removed from the ignition switch (win module) prior to placing the shifter in park. This could result in the potential for unintended vehicle movement and could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 23, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment
Problem: Chrysler is recalling model year 2010 jeep commander and grand cherokee vehicles. They may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear track bar.
Risk: Reduced vehicle stability could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear track bar bushing retaining hoop and replace the rear track bar if any are found to be mis-positioned. The safety recall is expected to begin during april 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine fire under normal operation
My jeep will not crank sometimes...the key will not turn. The ignition control module seems to be a problem.
Started the vehicle by inserting the key fob. Turned the key and the vehicle dash lit up and went out immediately. Tried to turn the key again and nothing happened. Could not turn the key and it was difficult to remove the key fob from the ignition.
The engine failed while driving at major intersection. Multiple individuals had to assist and avoid causing an accident. After a week at diagnostic Jeep service department, techs determined compression failure in cylinders 2 and 4 with 0 psi. There no codes or check engine lights other than a brief…
The electrical system of my car malfunctioned intermittently causing lights, ac, and the engine itself to go off and on in the middle of the freeway. There was a recall on the 2010 Jeep Commander (same as my car) for faulty electrical system, yet my VIN was excluded. I believe it should have been…
Other Jeep Commander years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45 | 4 |
| 2009 Commander | 46 | 2 |
| 2008 Commander | 326 | 4 |
| 2007 Commander | 696 | 5 |
| 2006 Commander | 1,635 | 5 |
| 2005 Commander | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Commander?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Jeep Commander?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Jeep Commander a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Commander model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.