Jeep Commander Structure Problems
Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Jeep Commander across 5 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (189). The words owners use most often: “door handles” (44% of reports).
- 220structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 45%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.
- Door handles: mentioned in 96 of 220 complaints (44%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 13 of 220 complaints (6%)
- Open doors: mentioned in 12 of 220 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Jeep Commander at $1,150, and half of them between $890 and $2,450.
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 180 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 220 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 9 an injury.
Jeep Commander structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2009 Commander | 3 | 7% | 66,500 |
| 2008 Commander | 9 | 3% | 88,895 |
| 2007 Commander | 17 | 2% | 48,500 |
| 2006 Commander | 189 | 12% | 70,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
The sunroof on my 2008 Jeep Commander leaks profusely, even in mundane conditions like a rain sprinkle or carwash. Throughout the year, whenever there is a rain downpour, water leaks through the sunroof and side posts to the point that water is sloshing and splashing around as I drive, and splashes…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle on several occasions, the interior door handles failed intermittently to unlock the doors. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Orlando dodge chrysler jeep ram located at 4101…
Water leaking from sunroof , weather lining peeling off most of car
Takata recall as i was driving my car on the four lane my car started to have white rubber smelling smoke fill the car and all my dash lights went crazy, my radio kicked off and my speakers and my turn signals quit working. I started to panic and stopped on the side of the rode. I had my kids in…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep commander. When the contact purchased the vehicle from an independent source, she was not informed of its recall history. When initially purchased, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and there was extensive wobbling and a strong vibration in the rear. The contact…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Commanders have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 220 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Jeep Commander?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $890 and $2,450), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Jeep Commander?
The most frequent phrase is “door handles”, in 96 of 220 complaints, followed by “rear passenger” (13).
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