How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Jeep Commander?

NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Commander, which is 42% of all 45 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2010 Jeep Commander?

Yes. Recall 10V200000 covers a wireless ignition node module that could let the engine keep running, and recall 13V175000 covers a final drive controller reflash.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Commander is 70,050 miles.

Did any electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?

NHTSA records show one fire and no crashes among the 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Commander.

What specific electrical symptoms do owners describe?

Owners describe stalling while driving, the vehicle not shutting off after key removal, stuck ignition keys, and dashboard warning lights staying on and draining the battery.

2010 Jeep Commander Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Jeep Commander, 42% of its 45 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 70,050. Two related recalls exist: a wireless ignition node module recall (10V200000) and a final drive controller reflash recall (13V175000).

Electrical System complaints: 19; 42% of 45 complaints
All complaints this year: 45
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 70,050 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle stalling or dying while driving at speeds below 40 mph, sometimes with loss of steering or brakes.
Several describe the wireless ignition node module keeping the engine running or the vehicle unable to shut off even after the key is removed.
Some report the key becoming stuck or resistant in the ignition, requiring fuse removal to power down the vehicle.
Owners describe warning indicators on the instrument panel staying illuminated after shutdown, which drained the battery.
One owner reported a bad wiring harness connection to the ignition system causing loss of steering and brakes on the road.
Another reported an alternator failure that triggered the battery warning light during a drive.

When 2010 Jeep Commander electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 7, 2010, latest Dec 18, 2023.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Dec 2023; peak Feb 2014 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Jeep Commander

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.

Electrical System complaints by Commander model year

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

20052 (50%)
2006704 (43%)
2007375 (54%)
2008202 (62%)
200922 (48%)
201019 (42%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Jeep Commander?: NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Commander, which is 42% of all 45 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2010 Jeep Commander?: Yes. Recall 10V200000 covers a wireless ignition node module that could let the engine keep running, and recall 13V175000 covers a final drive controller reflash.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Commander is 70,050 miles.
Did any electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?: NHTSA records show one fire and no crashes among the 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Commander.
What specific electrical symptoms do owners describe?: Owners describe stalling while driving, the vehicle not shutting off after key removal, stuck ignition keys, and dashboard warning lights staying on and draining the battery.