2010 Jeep Commander Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2010 Jeep Commander has 45 complaints, a complaint index of 20, and 4 recalls, ranking it the Best year out of 6 model years for this vehicle based on NHTSA data. Electrical System and Engine issues each account for 42% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #5 of 6 Commander years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 45
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 19.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Jeep Commander problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System19 (42%)
- Engine19 (42%)
- Brakes5 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (11%)
- Steering4 (9%)
- Structure & Body3 (7%)
- Fuel System2 (4%)
- Seat Belts2 (4%)
- Other1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report stalling and loss of power while driving at various speeds, sometimes recurring below 40 mph.
- Some describe the vehicle dying on the road with loss of steering and brake assist tied to a bad wiring harness connection at the ignition system.
- Owners report the alternator failing, first noticed as a battery warning light appearing while driving.
- A fire was reported under the front passenger side after multiple failed start attempts, with abnormal fumes noticed beforehand.
- Some report the steering wheel jerking violently and making a loud noise during turns at various speeds.
- Owners describe the throttle sticking during acceleration, with speed increasing without pedal input.
2010 Jeep Commander recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V175000May 7, 2013Electrical System295,345 vehicles
Electrical system
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 10V200000May 11, 2010Electrical System37,335 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:module
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 10V085000Mar 5, 2010Other3,465 vehicles
Equipment
Chrysler is recalling model year 2010 jeep commander and grand cherokee vehicles. They may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear track bar.
Risk: 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.
2010 Jeep Commander fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 19.5 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Commander years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Jeep Commander reliable?
- Among the 6 model years of the Jeep Commander with data, 2010 ranks Best with a complaint index of 20 and 45 complaints, the lowest complaint index of all the years listed.
- What problems does the 2010 Jeep Commander have?
- NHTSA complaints point mainly to the Electrical System (42% of complaints) and Engine (42% of complaints), followed by Brakes, Suspension, and Transmission & Powertrain issues at 11% each.
- Does the 2010 Jeep Commander have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2010 Jeep Commander, covering the electrical system (including a wireless ignition node module and a final drive controller reflash), a rear track bar, and a brake booster input rod retaining clip.
- What year Jeep Commander should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2006 and 2007 are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 100 and 80, far higher than the 2010 model's index of 20.
- How many miles do 2010 Jeep Commander problems show up at?
- Median mileage at failure for the 2010 Commander is 74,500 miles overall, with Electrical System failures at 70,050 miles and Engine failures at 77,500 miles.