What year Jeep Commander should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 and 2007 Jeep Commander have the highest Complaint Index among 6 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2006 model year ranks worst with 1,635 complaints and 5 recalls.

What is the best year for the Jeep Commander?

The 2010 Jeep Commander has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2010 at 45 complaints and 4 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.

What are the most common problems with the Jeep Commander?

Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are electrical system (1,324, 48%), engine (880, 32%), and transmission & powertrain (471, 17%).

How many recalls does the Jeep Commander have?

NHTSA lists 13 distinct recall campaigns covering Jeep Commander model years 2005–2010. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.

Jeep Commander Best and Worst Years (2005–2010)

Jeep Commander years to avoid: 2006 and 2007. Best years: 2010. Based on 2,752 NHTSA owner complaints and 13 recall campaigns across 6 model years (2005–2010).

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2006 Avoid 2007 Best 2010

Model years: 6; 2005–2010
NHTSA complaints: 2,752
Recall campaigns: 13
Crashes reported: 101
Fires reported: 31
Top problem area: Electrical System

Commander Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Jeep Commander problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	No verdict	0	4	0	0	0	Electrical System	—	—
2006	Avoid	100	1,635	70	12	5	Electrical System	15	—
2007	Avoid	80	696	18	13	5	Electrical System	15	—
2008	Caution	60	326	13	3	4	Electrical System	15	—
2009	Good	40	46	0	0	2	Electrical System	15	—
2010	Best	20	45	0	3	4	Electrical System	16	—

Commander years to avoid: what went wrong

2006 Jeep Commander Index 100 · 1,635 complaints · 5 recalls

Owners filed 1,635 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Jeep Commander, led by electrical system (704), engine (510), and transmission & powertrain (295). NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 70 crashes and 12 fires.

2006 electrical system problems →2006 engine problems →2006 transmission & powertrain problems →

2007 Jeep Commander Index 80 · 696 complaints · 5 recalls

Owners filed 696 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Commander, led by electrical system (375), engine (259), and transmission & powertrain (131). NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 18 crashes and 13 fires.

2007 electrical system problems →2007 engine problems →2007 transmission & powertrain problems →

Most common Jeep Commander problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System1,324 (48%)
Engine880 (32%)
Transmission & Powertrain471 (17%)
Structure & Body260 (9%)
Brakes172 (6%)
Other158 (6%)
Steering117 (4%)
Airbags109 (4%)
Seat Belts89 (3%)
Visibility & Wipers73 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Jeep Commander should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 and 2007 Jeep Commander have the highest Complaint Index among 6 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2006 model year ranks worst with 1,635 complaints and 5 recalls.
What is the best year for the Jeep Commander?: The 2010 Jeep Commander has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2010 at 45 complaints and 4 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.
What are the most common problems with the Jeep Commander?: Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are electrical system (1,324, 48%), engine (880, 32%), and transmission & powertrain (471, 17%).
How many recalls does the Jeep Commander have?: NHTSA lists 13 distinct recall campaigns covering Jeep Commander model years 2005–2010. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.