2007 Jeep Commander problems
Owners have filed 982 complaints about the 2007 Jeep Commander with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 37.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 15.7%.
Complaints982
Crashes34
Fires15
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 37.8% · 371
Engine 15.7% · 154
Power train 13.6% · 134
Engine and engine cooling 8.9% · 87
Unknown or other 3.5% · 34
Vehicle speed control 3.4% · 33
Steering 3.4% · 33
Air bags 1.9% · 19
Severity
Of those complaints, 34 describe a crash, 15 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Jeep Commander in this data, 2007 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 43 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 78,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. ...Updated 01/20/16 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle failed while driving. Electrical system
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Electrical system
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and the battery needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 66,981. The vin was not available. Electrical system · reported at 66,981 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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