NHTSA Data Explorer

Jeep Commander

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

3,359

Active records

Recalls

14

Active records

TSBs

168

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

8

Injuries

88

Crashes

115

Fires

31

Top reported issues — Jeep Commander

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Operating state

1,841

Engine behavior

1,587

Reporting mechanism

725

Condition issue

608

Performance issue

411

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

294

Starting behavior

291

Powering on/off behavior

253

Safety restraint issue

225

Electrical issue

208

Steering behavior

197

Driver assistance issue

188

Access/entry issue

166

Noise

149

Braking behavior

145

Lighting behavior

131

Fluid issue

123

Vibration/harshness

122

Safety restraint behavior

108

Thermal issue

86

Infotainment behavior

55

Recent change

45

HVAC behavior

32

Smell

21

Wiper/washer behavior

14

Ride/handling behavior

8

Communication/network issue

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2006 JEEP COMMANDER

Filed Apr 25, 2026


1 injured
Crash

Brakes failed completely. 2-3 car lengths between be and car in front of me with plenty of time to stop. My jeep did not even slow down when brakes we applied.

2008 JEEP COMMANDER

Filed Mar 15, 2026


Driving down the interstate with all windows on Jeep Commander closed. With no fore warning the sunroof flew off. This poses a serious safety risk to the individual driver and others on the road. My scenario another driver’s vehicle was struck by said glass.

2008 JEEP COMMANDER

Filed Mar 8, 2026


Traction control kicks in and the gas peddle doesn't work properly. Won't accelerate and just slows down. 20-30 seconds later and it kicks back off. Happened 3-4 times. No problems up until incident. Does have the tire pressure light on as well.

2010 JEEP COMMANDER

Filed Jan 12, 2026


Fire

ENGINE FIRE UNDER NORMAL OPERATION

2006 JEEP COMMANDER

Filed Jan 12, 2026


My jeep will shut off unexpectedly, it will do a up and down idle increase and decrease while at a idle the abs will lock up my wheel tight to where itll drag while trying to move forward. The 4x4 low will not engage at all says service 4x4

2006 JEEP COMMANDER

Filed Oct 17, 2025


The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH in a parking lot the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated the failure was intermittent but a recurring failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds. The contact stated that the 12-Volt battery had been replaced approximately 2 years ago due to battery drainage issues. The contact stated that the failure with the 12-Volt battery being…

2006 JEEP COMMANDER

Filed Sep 15, 2025


Seat Belts/Rear. The integrated retractor bracket edge on the third row seat may contact the seat belt during certain operating conditions. In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain thee third row occupant. Service Brakes. Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited.: Control Unit/Module. On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into this ABS Electronic Control Module allow a momentary delay in breaking when coasting up a kill during certain…

2006 JEEP COMMANDER

Filed Sep 15, 2025


Power Train. The (TCM/PCM/TECM) Chrysler is recalling 24, 461 Jeep Commander vehicles equipped with 407 V8 engines. Th powertrain control module (PCM) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. This could cause a crash without warning. ( My Jeep turns on, but it is not able to be moved, it is stalled indefinitely). I asked the dealer @Rockwall Dodge, Rockwall TX to check the PCM/TCM/TECM. They refused. Said they were not able to check…

2006 JEEP COMMANDER

Filed Jun 20, 2025


Radiator coolant system failed and caused the engine to overheat and loss of power while traveling on an interstate highway. Pulled over to side of highway. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic shop. The shop evaluated the engine could not start as it had seized from overheating. It was determined that the radiator plastic end caps suddenly failed causing the engine to overheat and seize. The radiator temperature is very high and the plastic and aluminum materials expand and contract at…

2007 JEEP COMMANDER

Filed Jun 10, 2025


This vehicle and others of this same year struggle with intermittent stalling when slowing down or stopping at about 100,000 miles. When this happens, the power steering no longer works and the vehicle will not restart, until placed in neutral and restarted.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.