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2010 Jeep Commander Engine Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2010 Jeep Commander, 42% of all 45 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 6 Commander model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 77,500 miles.

Engine complaints
19
42% of 45
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
77,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2010 Jeep Commander engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 11, 2012, latest Jan 12, 2026.

2010 Jeep Commander engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2012Sep 2012Feb 2014Nov 2017Jan 2019Aug 2021
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2012 to Jan 2026; peak Aug 2018 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2010 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 2010 Jeep Commander have engine problems?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the engine in the 2010 Jeep Commander, 42% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 77,500 miles.
Which Jeep Commander year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Jeep Commander has the most engine complaints (510), compared with 19 for the 2010.
Is there a engine recall for the 2010 Jeep Commander?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010 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.