Jeep Commander years to avoid
More than twice the Commander's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Jeep Commander years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Jeep Commander complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Jeep Commander problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical1,300
- Engine790
- Transmission471
- Body220
- Acceleration131
- Steering117
- Brakes117
- Airbags109
- Seat belts89
- Lights78
- Visibility73
- Driver assistance68
Most reported problems on the Jeep Commander
Check engine light 203Door locks 186Loss of power 173Won't start 116Warning lights 101Headlights 82Hesitation 57Power steering loss 55Airbag light 53Engine failure 51Jerking 50Seat belt 36Adaptive cruise 36No deployment 35ABS 29Wipers 28Steering lock-up 28Transmission failure 25
Jeep Commander problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92 | 45 | Electrical | 75,000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 94 | 46 | Electrical | 78,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 73 | 327 | Electrical | 85,000 | 4 | 13 | |
| 2007 | 45 | 696 | Electrical | 74,000 | 5 | 18 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 13 | 1,635 | Electrical | 74,500 | 5 | 70 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 95 | 4 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 13
Questions about the Jeep Commander
What years of the Jeep Commander should you avoid?
2006 and 2007. Each has more than twice the Jeep Commander's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 1,635, mostly about electrical and engine.
What is the best year for a used Jeep Commander?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Jeep Commander?
Electrical, with 1,300 complaints across all years, followed by engine (790) and transmission (471).
How many recalls does the Jeep Commander have?
13 recalls between 2005 and 2010. The 2007 model year has the most, with 5.
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