Jeep Commander Steering Problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Jeep Commander across 6 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (68). The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (11% of reports).
- 117steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 36%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.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 13 of 117 complaints (11%)
- Wheel became difficult: mentioned in 7 of 117 complaints (6%)
- Steering brakes: mentioned in 6 of 117 complaints (5%)
- Engine stalled: mentioned in 6 of 117 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 98 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 117 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Jeep Commander steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 4 | 9% | 85,012 |
| 2009 Commander | 2 | 4% | 48,500 |
| 2008 Commander | 9 | 3% | 83,300 |
| 2007 Commander | 33 | 5% | 88,500 |
| 2006 Commander | 68 | 4% | 94,696 |
| 2005 Commander | 1 | 25% | 70,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering 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 was in the freeway going 68-70 mph with my wife and kids where a red lightning â¡ï¸ Appears on the upper right corner, vehicle steering locked and tuned off while cars were coming. I was able to turn vehicle back on and move to the right of the freeway. Turns out it has a recall on it. I took…
My vehicle died in the middle of me driving without warning. I was on a main road turning into a mcdonald's when my car died. I was going about 20 when my car died. My steering locked up, couldn't brake or accelerate, and had to pull over and turn my car off to and back on to get it running again…
2006 jeep commander vehicles is shutting off randomly while driving and the steering wheel is locking up. Also the lights on the dash board flicker randomly. Mechanics could not find anything wrong. There is no recalls on my specific vin but for other 2006 jeep commanders. I do not want my family…
Having an electrical switch issue with my jeep. The key locks in the ignition and the car will not start. Also the airbag sign says something is wrong.
Car rolls in park from time to time unless the emergency brake is set. Makes very loud grinding noise when in reverse afterward. Has "service 4wd system" message. No mechanic has been able to identify the problem.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Commanders have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about steering 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 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Jeep Commander?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 13 of 117 complaints, followed by “wheel became difficult” (7).
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)
- Air Bags problems (109)
See all Jeep Commander problems.