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2007 Jeep Commander Engine Problems

NHTSA has 259 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Jeep Commander, 37% of all 696 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 6 Commander model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 73,800 miles.

Engine complaints
259
37% of 696
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
73,800 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Jeep Commander engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 22, 2007, latest Jul 11, 2024.

2007 Jeep Commander engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter192007 Q12009 Q12011 Q12013 Q12015 Q12017 Q12019 Q32022 Q4
259 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2024 Q3; peak 2012 Q4 (19).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Jeep Commander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Commander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20051 (25%)
  2. 2006510 (31%)
  3. 2007259 (37%)
  4. 200881 (25%)
  5. 200910 (22%)
  6. 201019 (42%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Commander have engine problems?
NHTSA has 259 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Jeep Commander, 37% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 73,800 miles.
Which Jeep Commander year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Jeep Commander has the most engine complaints (510), compared with 259 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Jeep Commander?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Jeep Commander is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.