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2005-2010 · 6 model years

Jeep Commander Problems by year

Owners have filed 3,363 complaints about the Jeep Commander across 6 model years, and it has 14 recalls. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1,782), while 2005, 2009, 2010 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age20061,782 complaints · 6 recallsSee the 2006
Complaints
3,363
Recalls
14
Crashes
115
Fires
31
Injuries
88
Deaths
8

Commander complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
201045403Electrical systemA
200959300Electrical systemA
20084385163Electrical systemD
20071,03562513Electrical systemF
20061,78267412Electrical systemF
20054000Electrical systemA

Most common Commander problems

Jeep Commander recalls 14

Latest Commander complaints

2008 Jeep CommanderWheels & tires

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the torque specifications for the OEM wheel studs were incorrect. The contact was informed that the front driver side and front passenger side wheel studs needed to be drilled out. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Filed Incident WheelsNHTSA 11775467
2009 Jeep CommanderElectrical systemAirbags

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!

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bagsNHTSA 11764087
2008 Jeep CommanderElectrical systemEngine & cooling

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 have had to spend money on a rental during this entire situation.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11760883
2007 Jeep CommanderElectrical systemBrakes

Abs system is defective, and I need it to be replaced. It appears my car gad a recall. But other owners never felt the need to have fixed? Either way I need car fixed for my own well-being. The car has some electrical issues to, I don't know if their are recalls for that issue to? I need to get car smog certificate, but now I am stuck with a car idled by this abs issue. No accident, got report from auto zone. It showed me exactly the cars, condition. Because lights in dashboard stay on. I'm sure many, other jeep...

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drivers. Have the same, issue with the abs module. Is defection, from manufacturer. So again this car never had the recall work on it. So I inherited, a pre-existing, condition lemon. No accident of incident.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · Service brakesNHTSA 11759195
2006 Jeep CommanderBrakesCrash1 injury

Brakes failed completely. 2-3 car lengths between be and car in front of me with plenty of time to stop. My jeep did not even slow down when brakes we applied.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11733742
2008 Jeep CommanderVisibility & wipers

Driving down the interstate with all windows on Jeep Commander closed. With no fore warning the sunroof flew off. This poses a serious safety risk to the individual driver and others on the road. My scenario another driver's vehicle was struck by said glass.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11724495

Questions about the Jeep Commander

Which Jeep Commander years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2006 (1,782), 2007 (1,035), 2008 (438). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2006 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Jeep Commander years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2005, 2010, 2009 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Commander years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Jeep Commander problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1,587), engine & cooling (992), transmission & drivetrain (596) most often.

How many recalls does the Jeep Commander have?

NHTSA lists 14 recalls across all Jeep Commander model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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