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Electrical system
Risk. If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
2010 Jeep CommanderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 2010 Jeep Commander, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Jeep Commander has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
14Engine2 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
4Service brakes
4Steering
4Vehicle speed control
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Seat belts
2Structure
138 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | 1 |
| Engine | 14 | 2 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 13 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2010 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.
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Ignition: module
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.
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Equipment
Risk. REDUCED VEHICLE STABILITY COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
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.
Best & worst years
2010 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
2010 Jeep Commander safety ratings
2010 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 (27.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Commander owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Started the vehicle by inserting the key fob. Turned the key and the vehicle dash lit up and went out immediately. Tried to turn the key again and nothing happened. Could not turn the key and it was difficult to remove the key fob from the ignition.
The electrical system of my car malfunctioned intermittently causing lights, ac, and the engine itself to go off and on in the middle of the freeway. There was a recall on the 2010 Jeep Commander (same as my car) for faulty electrical system, yet my VIN was excluded. I believe it should have been…
THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED DRIVING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND ONTO A FREEWAY. I EXITED THE FREEWAY AND WENT TO THE AUTO STORE WHERE I HAD ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE BATTERY FROM, ABOUT A YEAR AGO, WHICH IS LESS THAN 5 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. THEY TESTED MY BATTERY AND…
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