Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Jeep Commander
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Jeep Commander has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 696 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V438000 Knee Contact may Turn Ignition Switch Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V175000 Possible Vehicle Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E039000 AFTERMARKET PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V434000 ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V415000 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V493000 ABS CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 371 complaints
- Engine 154 complaints
- Power Train 131 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 87 complaints
- Unknown or Other 35 complaints
- Steering 33 complaints
Of the 696 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 696 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Jeep Commander has a significant number of owner complaints and six recall campaigns, indicating potential reliability concerns. Common complaints focus on the electrical system, engine, and powertrain, suggesting possible widespread issues. The recall history shows serious faults in braking and ignition systems, which are critical to vehicle safety. Although some problems are normal for a vehicle of this age, the high number of complaints suggests a below-average reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$3,500 | common |
| Powertrain | Unknown | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| Braking system | Unknown | $250–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and services
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system inspections
- Transmission fluid changes
- Battery health checks
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Ignition switch issues
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission shifting problems
- Brake pedal softness
- Electrical system anomalies
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Jeep Commander at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.