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2007 Jeep Commander problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 982 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.7 times the median Commander year — the 2007 model ranks #2 of 6 Commander years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 13 injuries in total across these filings.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 386 reports (39% of the total).

982

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

4

Investigations

34

Crash-involved

15

Fires reported

13

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Commander years?

Commander NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted2,342 complaints2005: 7 complaints2006: 2,342 complaints2007: 982 complaints2008: 458 complaints2009: 64 complaints2010: 70 complaints
Commander NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Jeep Commander problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System38639%
Engine24125%
Transmission13414%
Other374%
Steering333%
Speed Control333%
Brakes232%
Airbags192%
Seat Belts192%
Body & Structure172%
Fuel System121%
Lighting101%
Seats61%
Visibility & Wipers61%
Suspension30%
Latches & Locks10%
Tires & Wheels10%
Driver Assistance10%

Does the 2007 Jeep Commander have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V438000Electrical SystemJuly 21, 2014 · 649,353 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.

13V175000Electrical SystemMay 7, 2013 · 295,345 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.

09E039000SuspensionJune 19, 2009 · 44 units

Defect

ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.

07V434000BrakesSeptember 14, 2007 · 296,550 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

07V415000BrakesSeptember 12, 2007 · 28,755 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence

THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

06V493000BrakesDecember 29, 2006 · 50,665 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“2007 JEEP COMMANDER. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS INDICATED THE SHIFT INDICATOR. MECHANIC REPLACED THE ESIM. CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED ON OCTOBER 23, 2010 AS HE WAS ENTERING A PARKING LOT AT A VERY LOW SPEED,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 20, 2010 · crash

“THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. LOST CONTROL HIT SIDE TRUCK TRY RESTART BUT WON CRANK OR ANYTHING HEAD LIGHTS AND EVERTHING IS NORMAL JUST WON CRANK AGAIN”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 29, 2019 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONVERTER AND THE TRANSMISSION WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SMOKE WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 2, 2013 · fire

“THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. LOST CONTROL HIT SIDE TRUCK TRY RESTART BUT WON CRANK OR ANYTHING HEAD LIGHTS AND EVERTHING IS NORMAL JUST WON CRANK AGAIN”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 29, 2019 · crash

“I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER FROM A SCHOOL EVENT WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN DOWN TO 10 MPH. THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED. ON THE CONTROL CONSOLE IT ONLY READ "SERVICE PARK ASSIST" AND THE DRIVE POSITION CONTROLS WHERE ALL HIGHLIGHTED AND BOXED OUT (DRNP). I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · November 16, 2012 · crash

2007 Jeep Commander — common questions

Is the 2007 Jeep Commander reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 982 complaints put the 2007 model at #2 of 6 Commander years. It is one of the Commander years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Commander problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (386 complaints), engine (241 complaints), transmission (134 complaints).

Does the 2007 Jeep Commander have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Jeep Commander. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Jeep Commander under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 4 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Jeep Commander years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Commander years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2008. The cleanest record among Commander years belongs to 2005.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.