Jeep Commander Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Jeep Commander across 4 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (62). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (37% of reports).
- 109air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 33mention a crash
- 23mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 40 of 109 complaints (37%)
- Failed deploy: mentioned in 13 of 109 complaints (12%)
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 10 of 109 complaints (9%)
- Medical attention: mentioned in 9 of 109 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 109 complaints, 33 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 23 an injury.
Jeep Commander air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Commander | 6 | 13% | 106,500 |
| 2008 Commander | 22 | 7% | 119,000 |
| 2007 Commander | 19 | 3% | 109,000 |
| 2006 Commander | 62 | 4% | 107,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal; electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2009
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver airbag squib connector. The driver's airbag may not deploy as intended.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not properly inflate and may not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's airbag squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Was driving the speed limit when I started smelling an electrical burning smell several seconds later my passenger side airbag deployed while I was driving scaring me almost causing an accident I am almost 7 months pregnant!!! Now the airbag light is also on and I am terrified to drive!
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the clockspring assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the…
Side curtain air bags didnât deploy during rollover
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving at 55-65 MPH, several unknown warning lights were illuminated and the vehicle lost electrical power temporarily. The contact stated that he veered to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle but could not determine the…
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air bag squid connector was damaged and needed to be replaced…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Commanders have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about air bags for the Jeep Commander. 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 air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Jeep Commander?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 40 of 109 complaints, followed by “failed deploy” (13).
Other Jeep Commander problems
- Electrical System problems (1,300)
- Power Train problems (471)
- Engine problems (440)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (351)
- Structure problems (220)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (131)
- Steering problems (117)
See all Jeep Commander problems.