2007 Jeep Commander 4x4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (74) · Power Train (56) · Engine (33)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
282 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (16)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-09 · Engine · 204,246 mi“this morning i was driving into work, when my car wasn't getting enough power to move. each time i would give it gas, it would sputter at me. this has been a constant problem since i bought a year ago... i would like to know what the problem is so i can fix it…”
2019-03-31 · Structure:body · 134,000 mi“while driving at night i thought i could hear a scraping noise. i promptly rolled down my window and continued to accelerate slowly. i didn't hear the noise so proceeded home. a few miles later i pulled into my drive and a police officer pulled up to tell me metal was loose under my vehicle and shooting sparks out of the rear. the next morning i ch…”
2019-03-11 · Unknown Or Other · 138,000 mi“when attempted to start vehicle,clicks but starter won't turn. adjusting contact if factory wires resolved no start situation temporarily. however, problem returned in 24hours…”
2018-10-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 1,730,000 mi“i had transmission speed sensor replaced 2 1/2 weeks ago it seems to went out already truck won't go over 30 mph and car jerks while trying to reach it this happened on the highway as i was almost killed trying to get off the problem existed before replacing the transmission speed sensor then a few weeks after it was replaced i own a used vehicle…”
2018-10-18 · Engine · 143,000 mi“while sitting at a light. my jeep just died out on me. no reason nothing acting outside of the normal. tried to restart and after a few tries was able to restart.…”
2018-10-07 · Engine · 178,000 mi“jeep loses power and shuts down while driving in city and on the highway at random speeds. also will shut down while stationary. causes loss of power steering and brakes. check engine light has not come on. the only way to restart is to fully place in park and completely remove the key. violent shut down and transmission is not shifting correctly. …”
2018-08-28 · Engine · 128,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander 4x4. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed and stalled. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact waited approximately ten minutes and the vehicle restarted normally. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle …”
2018-08-13 · Electrical System · 171,000 mi“intermittent starting issue. the jeep will drive fine but once you turn it off it is a coin toss whether it will start again. i have found that if you crawl underneath the jeep and push in on the yellow wire connected to the starter, it will immediately start. it is obviously a poorly designed connector, as it is obviously not weather proof but it …”
2018-08-06 · Electrical System · 132,500 mi“upon having the ignition switch safety recall performed on my jeep, i am now putting in the 5th starter on my jeep. since this recall has been done, i'm replacing starters as frequently as i am doing oilchanges…”
2018-06-11 · Exterior Lighting · 199 mi“instruments lights off and on(battery, check engine, air bags, breaks, etc), transmission overheat information light, vehicle shuts off while driving or won't start or loose power,computer tells mechanics a new module needed, but new module do not fix the problem. had transmission services, and mechanic check out, but nothing worked.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.