Jeep Commander complaints by model year
3,362 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 2009 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 437 | 16 | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1,035 | 25 | 13 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1,782 | 74 | 12 | 5 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2005–2010. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 753 | 517 | 269 | 28 | 18 |
| Power train | 2 | 315 | 218 | 44 | 12 | 5 |
| Engine | 1 | 214 | 227 | 82 | 13 | 14 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 0 | 283 | 137 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| Structure | 0 | 205 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 82 | 61 | 20 | 1 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 0 | 91 | 50 | 19 | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 73 | 45 | 13 | 3 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Jeep Commander recalls (13)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Commander model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V567000 | Sep 17, 2014 | Ignition Switch may Turn off | 2008 | 45.1% |
| 14V438000 | Jul 21, 2014 | Knee Contact may Turn Ignition Switch Off | 2006, 2007 | 49.6% |
| 13V175000 | May 7, 2013 | Possible Vehicle Rollaway | 2006–2010 | — |
| 10V200000 | May 11, 2010 | WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE | 2010 | — |
| 10V085000 | Mar 5, 2010 | REAR TRACK BAR | 2010 | — |
| 10V009000 | Jan 11, 2010 | BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP | 2010 | — |
| 09V118000 | Apr 9, 2009 | REVERSE WIRING STEERING COLUMN DRIVER AIR BAG | 2009 | — |
| 08V203000 | May 6, 2008 | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE STALL | 2006 | — |
| 08V059000 | Feb 6, 2008 | FRONT CONTROL MODULE | 2008 | — |
| 07V434000 | Sep 14, 2007 | ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE | 2006, 2007 | — |
| 07V415000 | Sep 12, 2007 | FRONT BRAKE CALIPER | 2007, 2008 | — |
| 06V493000 | Dec 29, 2006 | ABS CONTROL MODULE | 2007 | — |
| 06V037000 | Feb 9, 2006 | THIRD ROW SEAT BELT | 2006 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Jeep Commander FAQ
How many recalls has the Jeep Commander had?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns that cover at least one Jeep Commander model year from 2005 to 2010. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Jeep Commander year has the most complaints?
Among the last 6 model years with settled counts, the 2006 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1,782) and the 2005 the fewest (4). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Jeep Commander problems?
Across the 2005–2010 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, power train, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Jeep Commander get?
EPA rates the 2010 Jeep Commander at 15 to 16 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.