Is the 2007 Jeep Commander a bad year?
1,032 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 362, 23× a quiet Commander year.
Consider selling
Half of all engine complaints about the 2007 Jeep Commander were filed between 45k and 107k miles. You're at 71,000 miles.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Commander owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 71,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 514 (50%) | 53k–111k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 360 (35%) | 45k–107k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 218 (21%) | 45k–97k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Speed control | 61 (6%) | 46k–89k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Steering | 45 (4%) | 49k–100k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Brakes | 31 (3%) | 29k–99k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Body structure | 30 (3%) | 8k–98k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Seat belts | 28 (3%) | 58k–116k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Air bags | 24 (2%) | 59k–138k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 21 (2%) | 9k–80k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 20 (2%) | 28k–112k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 (1%) | 48k–110k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Seats | 9 (1%) | 40k–97k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Suspension | 6 (1%) | 48k–96k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 71,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 1,032 complaints: 25 mention a crash · 13 mention a fire · 13 report an injury · 12 say the car was towed.
1 complaint was filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Aug 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Driving on toll road, 65-70MPH, engine stalled, check engine light came on, lost power steering, had to pull over to the side of the road.
After a schedule tune up, where two coil packs were replaced, and a PCM software update was performed our 2007 Jeep commander began stalling at slow speeds.
I was driving my 2007 Jeep commander, 5.7L hemi at approximately 25 MPH on interstate 16 at approximately 2200 hours with my two minor children seatbelted in the back.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 71,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Jeep Commander: 6
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine. 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 including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking.
A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position. If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
These suspension systems were produced with grade 2 carriage bolts instead of the proper grade 5 carriage bolts. The improper grade 2 carriage bolts could experience a loss of clamping force for the bottom strut fork. This condition could cause a loss of effective lift and lowering of the affected vehicle, possibly creating the driver to panic which could possibly lead to a vehicle crash.
On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions. This could cause a crash without warning.
On certain sport utility vehicles, front brake calipers in a certain lot may have been manufactured from gray iron instead of ductile iron as designed and could fracture without warning. This would increase the vehicle's stopping distance and could cause a crash.
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Jeep: 27
Repair instructions Jeep sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Jeep Commander. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment
Exterior Mirror The latest version of these exterior mirrors have had their glass removed to be serviced separatly
4WD Lamp Illuminated and Diagnostic Trouble Code C140F Active in Final Drive Control Modules (FDCM) Memory
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication N23050813 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2005…
NHTSA defect investigations: 4
Air Bag Non-deployment
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Engine stalling
Engine stall
Neighbouring years
2006 Commander: 1,781 complaints, consider selling · 2008 Commander: 438 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Jeep Commander a bad year?
1,032 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 362, 23× a quiet Commander year. At 71,000 miles the tool says: Consider selling. Half of all engine complaints about the 2007 Jeep Commander were filed between 45k and 107k miles. You're at 71,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Commander?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: electrical system (514), engine (360), transmission and drivetrain (218), speed control (61), steering (45). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 45k–107k miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Commander have?
6 recall campaigns list this model year: Electrical system (NHTSA 14V-438), Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 13V-175), Suspension (NHTSA 09E039000), Brakes (NHTSA 07V-434) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.