repaired · 2017 Q1
Ignition: switch
Risk. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems…
2007 Jeep CommanderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 696 owner complaints about the 2007 Jeep Commander, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-438 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Jeep Commander has problems
696 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
371Electrical system16 crash/fire/injury
154Engine5 crash/fire/injury
131Power train4 crash/fire/injury
87Engine and engine cooling
33Vehicle speed control
33Steering
19Air bags
19Seat belts
17Service brakes
8217 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 371 | 16 |
| Engine | 154 | 5 |
| Power train | 131 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 87 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 33 | 1 |
| Steering | 33 | 4 |
| Air bags | 19 | 7 |
| Seat belts | 19 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 3 |
| 17 other systems | 82 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 Jeep Commander recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Disc: caliper
Risk. THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 233 electrical system complaints. 61% were reported before 100,000 miles.
18under 30k miles142under 100k miles91100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Commander year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Commander median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Jeep Commander safety ratings
2007 Jeep Commander 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Jeep Commander, and the recalls they led to.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditNo recall
- ENGINE STALLINGLed to recall 08V-203
- ENGINE STALLNo recall
- Air Bag Non-deploymentLed to recall 14V-438
In owners' words
What Commander owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ABS SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE, AND I NEED IT TO BE REPLACED. IT APPEARS MY CAR GAD A RECALL. BUT OTHER OWNERS NEVER FELT THE NEED TO HAVE FIXED? EITHER WAY I NEED CAR FIXED FOR MY OWN WELL-BEING. THE CAR HAS SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUES TO, I DON'T KNOW IF THEIR ARE RECALLS FOR THAT ISSUE TO? I NEED TO GET CAR…
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.
Vehicle periodically loses signal from right rear pressure monitor, displaying — in place of thenpressure reading. EVIC displays “Service Tire Pressure Monitoring System”, TPMS indicator light blinks. Took vehicle for service, they replaced the TPMS sensors. Issue reoccurred. Returned to servicing…
Own a 2007 Commander?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.