Jeep Commander Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Jeep Commander model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2005 drew the fewest (4) and the 2006 the most (1,782).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Among the fewest complaints |
4 | 0 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2010 Among the fewest complaints |
45 | 4 | Electrical system | — | 15–16 |
| 2009 Among the fewest complaints |
59 | 2 | Electrical system | — | 15–16 |
| 2008 Among the most complaints |
437 | 4 | Electrical system | — | 14–16 |
| 2007 Among the most complaints |
1,035 | 5 | Electrical system | — | 14–16 |
| 2006 Among the most complaints |
1,782 | 5 | Electrical system | — | 14–16 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Jeep Commander years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2006 Jeep Commander: 1,782 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 753 (42%); Power train 315 (18%); Engine and engine cooling 283 (16%).
Reports mention 74 crashes, 12 fires, 53 injuries, 3 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 74,500 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
2007 Jeep Commander: 1,035 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 517 (50%); Engine 227 (22%); Power train 218 (21%).
Reports mention 25 crashes, 13 fires, 19 injuries, 3 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 74,000 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
2008 Jeep Commander: 437 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 269 (62%); Engine 82 (19%); Power train 44 (10%).
Reports mention 16 crashes, 3 fires, 16 injuries, 2 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 84,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
The Jeep Commander years with the fewest complaints
2005 Jeep Commander: 4 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 2 (50%); Power train 2 (50%); Child seat 1 (25%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
2010 Jeep Commander: 45 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 18 (40%); Engine 14 (31%); Power train 5 (11%).
Reports mention 3 fires. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 75,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
2009 Jeep Commander: 59 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 28 (47%); Engine 13 (22%); Power train 12 (20%).
Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 78,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Jeep Commander owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 75,000 |
| 2009 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78,000 |
| 2008 | 437 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 84,000 |
| 2007 | 1,035 | 25 | 13 | 19 | 3 | 74,000 |
| 2006 | 1,782 | 74 | 12 | 53 | 3 | 74,500 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Jeep Commander recalls
- Knee Contact may Turn Ignition Switch Off (2006–2007 model years; 649,353 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 2014; 14V438000)
- ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (2006–2007 model years; 296,550 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2007; 07V434000)
- Possible Vehicle Rollaway (2006–2010 model years; 295,345 vehicles across all models; filed May 2013; 13V175000)
- Ignition Switch may Turn off (2008 model year; 292,798 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2014; 14V567000)
- ABS CONTROL MODULE (2007 model year; 50,665 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2006; 06V493000)
All 13 Jeep Commander recall campaigns · Jeep Commander problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Jeep Commander years FAQ
Which Jeep Commander year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2005 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (4). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Jeep Commander years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2006, 2007 and 2008 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Jeep Commander problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (1,587 of 3,362 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Jeep Commander have?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns covering the Jeep Commander. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Jeep Commander recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.