Jeep Commander Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 351 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Jeep Commander across 5 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (247). The words owners use most often: “engine stalled” (8% of reports).
- 351engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 31%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.
- Engine stalled: mentioned in 28 of 351 complaints (8%)
- Able restart: mentioned in 27 of 351 complaints (8%)
- Unable duplicate: mentioned in 24 of 351 complaints (7%)
- Shuts off: mentioned in 19 of 351 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 294 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 351 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Commander engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 2 | 4% | 19,873 |
| 2009 Commander | 1 | 2% | 34,000 |
| 2008 Commander | 14 | 4% | 57,000 |
| 2007 Commander | 87 | 13% | 48,500 |
| 2006 Commander | 247 | 15% | 20,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the Jeep Commander. 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the engine started revving and the temperature gauge began to rise. The contact stated the air bags, traction and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated she continued to drive the vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact noticed a strong odor of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and indicated that the exhaust manifold bolt was structurally unsound. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the transmission, the catalytic converter, and the windshield wipers failed. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to shift gears and the seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where…
I am writing to express my concern regarding an engine problem with my 2007 jeep commander, that causes the engine to stall, and all power to shut down and the engine to completely shut off. While at first this problem was simply an inconvenience, i soon learned how dangerous this problem actually…
I was driving my 2006 jeep commander down the interstate when it jumped into 3rd gear and the check engine light came on. I pulled over at the next exit and turned the car off. I started the car again and put it in drive and it still goes to 3rd gear and the check engine light remains on. My…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Commanders have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 351 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling 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 engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Jeep Commander?
The most frequent phrase is “engine stalled”, in 28 of 351 complaints, followed by “able restart” (27).
Other Jeep Commander problems
- Electrical System problems (1,300)
- Power Train problems (471)
- Engine problems (440)
- Structure problems (220)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (131)
- Steering problems (117)
- Air Bags problems (109)
See all Jeep Commander problems.