Jeep Commander: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Jeep Commander across 3 model years: 0 owner complaints and 55 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2006–2010
- 4.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2006–2009
- 5.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2006–2010
- automatic, 5-speed 2006–2010
Drive: RWD, AWD, 4WD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Fuel Injector Leak Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the…
- "Rear View Camera (RVC) Error Customers may experience the following
- "Air Conditioning Not Blowing Cold or is Inoperative The customer or technician may describe or find one…
- "Rear View Camera (RVC) Error Customers may experience the following
- "Rear View Camera (RVC) Error Customers may experience the following
- Rear Wheel Bearing Noise The customer may notice the following
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
- PSU Oil Pump Assy
- Transfer Case Shift Motor Wire Harness Connector Not Secured
- Flash
- Air Conditioning Not Blowing Cold or is Inoperative Customers may comment on one or more of the following
- Flash
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.