2007 Jeep Commander problems
The 2007 Jeep Commander has 985 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (38%) concerns electrical system. After that come engine (24%) and drivetrain & axles (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 985 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 38% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 34 and 15
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 757 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 69 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 74 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 124 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 117 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 102 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 113 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 55 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 51 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 20 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 10 |
| 200k+ miles | 22 |
What the data shows
Among the 757 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 78,000 miles. For electrical system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 80,000 miles (234 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 34 complaints mention a crash; 15 complaints mention a fire; 13 injuries reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 80% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2007 ranks 2nd most-complained-about out of 5 model years of the Jeep Commander with enough data (381 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 5 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 jeep commander. While the vehicle was parked, flames appeared from the front passenger side signal light. A fire report was filed. The contact stated that the insurance company stated that the cause of the fire was due to faulty electrical wiring in the front passenger signal light. The contact sustained minor burns that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 100,352.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a train crashed into the rear passenger's side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was dragged until the train was able to come to a stop. The contact sustained injuries to the eye and head, and was transported to the hospital for treatment. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While traveling approximately 25 MPH, another vehicle swerved in front of the contact's vehicles at a higher rate of speed without warning. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the other vehicle from the front. The air bags did not deploy, the power steering failed, and the vehicle stalled. Several attempts had to be made in order to restart the vehicle. A police report was filed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into gear, it suddenly stalled at 70 MPH and the steering wheel locked up. The contact turned the vehicle off completely and restarted it. The failure seemed to correct itself after it was turned back on. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the shifter module was defective. The vehicle was being repaired at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was not notified.
I've been having a problem with my 07 jeep commander ill be driving on road and for no reason it will just turn off this im my primary car and I have a new born baby I would hate to get a phone call that they have been in a accident there has to be a recall on this right away this is the 3rd time it has happen please help.