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2010 Jeep Commander Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#5 most-complained of 6 Commander years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2010 Jeep Commander has 45 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #5 highest of 6 Commander model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (19 complaints, 42% of the total). Complaints report 3 fires.

Complaints
45
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 3
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
16
14 city / 19.5 hwy

Top 2010 Jeep Commander problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System19 (42%)
  2. Engine19 (42%)
  3. Brakes5 (11%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (11%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain5 (11%)
  6. Steering4 (9%)
  7. Structure & Body3 (7%)
  8. Fuel System2 (4%)
  9. Seat Belts2 (4%)
  10. Other1 (2%)
2010 Jeep Commander complaints: complaints filed per month5Aug 2010Aug 2012Nov 2013Jan 2015Jun 2017Jan 2019Sep 2020Dec 2023
65 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Jan 2026; peak Feb 2014 (5).

2010 Jeep Commander recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2010 Jeep Commander →

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007200820092010
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008Caution60326415
2009Good4046215
2010Best2045416

All Jeep Commander years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Jeep Commander a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Jeep Commander ranks #5 of 6 among Commander model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Best). It has 45 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Commander?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (19 complaints), engine (19 complaints), and brakes (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 74,500 miles.
Does the 2010 Jeep Commander have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2010 Jeep Commander, most recently reported 2013, covering electrical system, other, and brakes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Jeep Commander?
EPA rates the 2010 Jeep Commander at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.