Jeep Commander years to avoid
The Jeep Commander years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2005 is the cleanest year on record.
3,923
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
2005–2010
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Commander years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 2,342 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 982 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 458 |
Every Commander year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 64 | 3 | |
| 2008avoid | 458 | 5 | |
| 2007avoid | 982 | 6 | |
| 2006avoid | 2,342 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Jeep Commander years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Commander years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2005.
What is the best year for the Jeep Commander?
By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Commander years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Jeep Commander have?
Across all model years, the Commander has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,923 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.