2007 Jeep Commander Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Jeep Commander.

20062008
Complaints
982
Crashes
34
Fires
15
Injuries
13
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Jeep Commander Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1364 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:88,633 mi
Crash-related:11
Fires:4
#2154 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:100,749 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#3108 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:85,155 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Jeep Commander.

Electrical Faults
364
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
4
Avg Miles
88,633
Engine Problems
154
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
100,749
Transmission / Drivetrain
108
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,155
Engine & Cooling
65
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,060
Steering Defects
33
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
87,263
Unintended Acceleration
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
69,994
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,900
Seat Belt Issues
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,889
Airbags
18
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
101,796
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
99,173
Electronic Stability Control
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
120,081
Automatic Transmission
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,847
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,838
Headlight/Taillight Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,000
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
103,228
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
124,919
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,859
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Electric
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Jeep Commander

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~944,698 vehicles.

14V438000Electrical System:ignition:switch
~649,353 affected

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.

13V175000Electrical System · Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
~295,345 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.

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2007 Jeep Commander — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Jeep Commander reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2007 Jeep Commander has 982 NHTSA complaints, 34 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 364 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Jeep Commander?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (364 complaints, avg 88,633 mi); Engine Problems (154 complaints, avg 100,749 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (108 complaints, avg 85,155 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Jeep Commander?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,862 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Jeep Commander?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Jeep Commander include 34 crash-related reports, 15 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Jeep Commander have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 944,698 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Jeep Commander?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Commander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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