Jeep Commander Engine Problems
Owners have filed 440 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Jeep Commander across 6 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (203). The words owners use most often: “stalled without” (11% of reports).
- 440engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 46%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.
- Stalled without: mentioned in 49 of 440 complaints (11%)
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 28 of 440 complaints (6%)
- Able restart: mentioned in 26 of 440 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 379 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 440 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 4 an injury.
Jeep Commander engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 14 | 31% | 93,000 |
| 2009 Commander | 9 | 20% | 75,000 |
| 2008 Commander | 59 | 18% | 82,000 |
| 2007 Commander | 154 | 22% | 95,000 |
| 2006 Commander | 203 | 12% | 100,000 |
| 2005 Commander | 1 | 25% | 190,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
I had the vehicle towed into the dealership with issues and was charged given the vehicle back and not fixed. I have attempted to reach out several times and I feel discriminated against with being told that I will receive a call back and they continue to ignore my calls and no call back at all. I…
Engine fire under normal operation
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH in a parking lot the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated the failure was intermittent but a recurring failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred at…
Radiator coolant system failed and caused the engine to overheat and loss of power while traveling on an interstate highway. Pulled over to side of highway. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic shop. The shop evaluated the engine could not start as it had seized from overheating. It was…
When driving at various speeds, the engine shuts completely off, causing loss of power steering and brakes. Jeep dealer said no recalls for this problem. Very dangerous condition, i have been almost involved in several accidents because of this. There are other people on the computer who have this…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Commanders have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 440 owner complaints about engine 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?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Jeep Commander?
The most frequent phrase is “stalled without”, in 49 of 440 complaints, followed by “ignition switch” (28).
Other Jeep Commander problems
- Electrical System problems (1,300)
- Power Train problems (471)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (351)
- Structure problems (220)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (131)
- Steering problems (117)
- Air Bags problems (109)
See all Jeep Commander problems.