2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 ranks worst among its 3 model years, with a complaint index of 100, 339 complaints, 7 crashes, and 3 deaths. Electrical System (43%) and Engine (40%) issues dominate, with a median failure mileage around 69,900–70,300 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 3 Commander 4X4 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 339
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 9
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System146 (43%)
- Engine136 (40%)
- Transmission & Powertrain87 (26%)
- Brakes22 (6%)
- Structure & Body17 (5%)
- Other16 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers15 (4%)
- Steering12 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (4%)
- Seat Belts9 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Ignition key positioned near the driver's knee can be bumped and shut off the engine while driving, cutting power to the ignition system.
- Vehicle stalls suddenly at speed, including on highways, sometimes without warning and without the driver being able to restart quickly.
- Front and side airbags, plus seat belt pretensioners, fail to deploy during moderate-speed crashes.
- Park/drive/reverse/neutral dashboard lights illuminate together while driving, and acceleration becomes unresponsive.
- Unexpected sudden acceleration occurs while pulling out of a parking lot, leading to loss of control.
- Owners describe excessive water spray and mist kicked up from the rear of the vehicle in wet conditions, reducing visibility for following drivers.
2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2007 compared with other Commander 4X4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2007 model has the highest complaint index (100) of the three model years with data, with 339 complaints, 7 crashes, and 3 deaths reported.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4?
- The Electrical System accounts for 43% of complaints and the Engine for 40%, with Transmission & Powertrain issues making up 26%. Median mileage at failure for these areas ranges from about 62,100 to 70,300 miles.
- Does the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2007 model year, including zero do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2007 Commander 4X4 compare to other years?
- The 2007 model's complaint index of 100 is far higher than the 2008 model's index of 50 and the 2009 model's index of 0, ranking it worst among the three years with data.
- What caused the airbag complaints in the 2007 Commander?
- Owners reported that front and side airbags and seat belt pretensioners failed to deploy in several crashes, including moderate-speed collisions.