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2010 Jeep Commander problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2010 Jeep Commander sits mid-pack among Commander years: 70 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 259, with 4 recalls and no defect investigations.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 21 reports (30% of the total).

70

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Commander years?

Commander NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted2,342 complaints2005: 7 complaints2006: 2,342 complaints2007: 982 complaints2008: 458 complaints2009: 64 complaints2010: 70 complaints
Commander NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Jeep Commander problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System2130%
Engine1623%
Brakes57%
Transmission57%
Steering46%
Speed Control46%
Tires & Wheels34%
Fuel System23%
Seat Belts23%
Suspension23%
Lighting23%
Body & Structure23%
Seats11%
Other11%

Does the 2010 Jeep Commander have recalls?

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

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.

10V200000Electrical SystemMay 11, 2010 · 37,335 units

Defect

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.

Consequence

THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

10V085000OtherMarch 5, 2010 · 3,465 units

Defect

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THEY MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED REAR TRACK BAR.

Consequence

REDUCED VEHICLE STABILITY COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRACK BAR BUSHING RETAINING HOOP AND REPLACE THE REAR TRACK BAR IF ANY ARE FOUND TO BE MIS-POSITIONED. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

10V009000BrakesJanuary 11, 2010 · 20,045 units

Defect

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED DRIVING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND ONTO A FREEWAY. I EXITED THE FREEWAY AND WENT TO THE AUTO STORE WHERE I HAD ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE BATTERY FROM, ABOUT A YEAR AGO, WHICH IS LESS THAN 5 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. THEY TESTED MY BATTERY AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 22, 2020 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS PARKED AT THE SUPERMARKET HIS WIFE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE TWICE WITH NO AVAIL. THE THIRD TIME SHE ATTEMPTED SHE STEPPED OUT THE VEHICLE AFTER SHE SMELLED ABNORMAL FUMES AND SOMEONE ALERTED HER THAT THERE WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 3, 2020 · fire

“AFTER HAVING SAFETY RECALL N23 / NHTSA 13V-175 PERFORMED, MY VEHICLE'S TRANSFER CASE NO LONGER SHIFTS AS IT SHOULD, PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL OR 4 LOW. I DO NOT TRUST THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM WILL FUNCTION CORRECTLY NOW AS IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS SAME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 8, 2014

“AFTER HAVING SAFETY RECALL N23 / NHTSA 13V-175 PERFORMED, MY VEHICLE'S TRANSFER CASE NO LONGER SHIFTS AS IT SHOULD, PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL OR 4 LOW. I DO NOT TRUST THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM WILL FUNCTION CORRECTLY NOW AS IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS SAME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 8, 2014

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD JERK VIOLENTLY AND MAKE A LOUD SOUND WHEN TURNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · August 1, 2011

2010 Jeep Commander — common questions

Is the 2010 Jeep Commander reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 70 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Commander year, with 4 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2010 Commander problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (21 complaints), engine (16 complaints), brakes (5 complaints).

Does the 2010 Jeep Commander have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Jeep Commander. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.