2010 Jeep Commander problems
The Jeep Commander XK and XH (for diesel-powered export version) is a mid-size SUV that was manufactured from 2005 to 2010 by the Jeep division of the American manufacturer Chrysler.
Concept car
Jeep exhibited a concept car named Commander during the 1999 auto show circuit. The concept featured an experimental direct methanol fuel cell that produced electricity to charge a nickel–metal hydride battery pack. Full-time four-wheel drive was by a severe duty electric motor on each axle. The suspension could be raised 4 inches (102 mm) for traversing off-road purposes. The overall styling influenced the development of the third-generation Grand Cherokee that was at that time six years away. The concept car had the same height as production Grand Cherokees, but was about 8 inches (203 mm) wider. This allowed for an interior featuring an extra wide center console in the front and three bucket seats in the second row. The Commander concept had no relation to the production SUV.
Production
The production version of the Jeep Commander (XK and the diesel-powered XH export version) debuted at the 2005 New York Auto Show as a five- or seven-passenger counterpart of the Jeep Liberty. It was developed to target consumers who wanted a three-row SUV, but designed to be only two inches longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee with its two-rows of seats as well as to be assembled on the same production line.
It shared its unibody construction, independent short/long arm front suspension and its 5-link live rear axle with the Grand Cherokee on which it was based. It featured an upright windshield and squared-off sides. Its stepped roof was disguised by the roof rack; a design similar to the GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT. This allowed the second and third-row seats to be mounted higher than the first-row seats.
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Common 2010 Jeep Commander problems
The Jeep Commander, produced from 2006 to 2010, is known to have several common problems that affect its reliability and performance. Here are some of the most frequently reported issues, based on complaints from owners of this car:
- Service 4WD System Warning Light: Some owners of the 2006-2010 Jeep Commanders have reported cases where their service 4WD system warning light would suddenly activate, even if there are no fault codes stored in the final drive control module (FDCM). A software update for the vehicle’s FDCM has corrected the issue on most affected vehicles.
- Manual Temperature Control Malfunction: Several owners of 2006-2010 Jeep Commanders have reported cases of manual temperature control malfunction. Drivers of affected vehicles have noticed warm air coming through the instrument panel outlets even after selecting the cold setting. Some mechanics recommend installing a revised air distribution housing to solve this issue.
- Delayed Transmission Engagement: Some units from the 2006-2009 model years of the Jeep Commander may exhibit delayed transmission engagement because of a faulty internal cooler return filter. Cooler filters with the “AB” suffix in the part number may need to be replaced to solve the issue.
- Electrical Problems: If you’re planning to buy a 2008 Jeep Commander, you may want to check the vehicle for electrical problems. Owners have reported issues with their radio, faulty backup sensors, and malfunctioning dash gauges for no reason. Although some of these issues are minor, they shouldn’t be ignored. Have your vehicle inspected by a mechanic right away to accurately diagnose your Jeep Commander’s interior components.
Despite these issues, the Jeep Commander is generally considered to be a reliable SUV, with a RepairPal score of 3.5 out of 5, ranking it 15th out of 32 vehicles in its segment.
How many miles will a 2010 Jeep Commander last?
The Jeep Commander can last up to 200,000 miles or 15 years. Some common issues Commander owners report include broken exhaust manifold bolts, faulty 4WD system warning lights, and warm air from the instrument panel outlets.
Is a Jeep Commander a reliable vehicle?
The Jeep Commander Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 4th out of 14 for fullsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $639 which means it has average ownership costs. The frequency of repairs is average, but when issues do arise, they have a higher chance of being severe than with other models.
Why was the Jeep Commander unpopular?
The Commander's extra 300 pounds of curb weight over the Grand also affected fuel economy and blunted performance. These were heavy trucks – the base 2WD Commander weighed around 4500 pounds, 4WD adding 200 and the top-spec Limited 4WD topping out at over 5000 pounds.
What is the recall on a 2010 Jeep Commander ignition switch?
Electrical system: Ignition: Module
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
What was bad about the Jeep Commander?
Some common issues Commander owners report include broken exhaust manifold bolts, faulty 4WD system warning lights, and warm air from the instrument panel outlets.
Is a Jeep Commander a reliable vehicle?
The Jeep Commander Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 4th out of 14 for fullsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $639 which means it has average ownership costs. The frequency of repairs is average, but when issues do arise, they have a higher chance of being severe than with other models.
What is the safety rating of the 2010 Jeep Commander?
Safety. All Commanders come standard with antilock disc brakes, full-length side curtain airbags, traction control and stability control with rollover mitigation. In government crash tests, the 2010 Jeep Commander was awarded a perfect five out of five stars for frontal collision protection.
Is a Jeep Commander safe?
In government crash tests, the 2008 Jeep Commander earned a top-five star rating for its protection of front occupants in head-on collisions.
2010 Jeep Commander car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Jeep Commander problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
- Power train problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Jeep Commander vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2010 Jeep Commander
The NHTSA has received 44 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Jeep Commander. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2010 Jeep Commander vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 1J4RH4GK1AC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: My jeep will not crank sometimes...the key will not turn. The ignition control module seems to be a problem.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-11
- VIN: 1J4RG4GT0AC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-01
- VIN: 1J4RG4GKXAC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The engine failed while driving at major intersection. Multiple individuals had to assist and avoid causing an accident. After a week at diagnostic Jeep service department, techs determined compression failure in cylinders 2 and 4 with 0 psi. There no codes or check engine lights other than a brief blinking right before failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-02
- VIN: 1J4RG4GKXAC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 included in the recall and this faulty electrical system was the cause of multiple repairs done at my expense to the tune of a couple thousand dollars. I ask for a query into this. The electrical system is the nexus of a car’s mechanical system and if not functioning correctly causes all else to eventually fail. The lights would not turn off after I turned them off, removed keys, and exited vehicle. Various lights would flash on the dashboard then suddenly disappear not providing enough time to read them. Many or all dashboard lights and AC would go out intermittently sometimes reappearing shortly later. Sometimes the car would shock me while driving on the freeway and therefore poses a safety threat to everyone else and me. Ultimately the engine went out while on the freeway. Jeep takes close to a month to fix a Power Control Module and fuel pump replacement and fuel line. Reconsider requiring them to extend the electrical system recall to more 2010 Jeep Commanders. An electrical system main control is not a typical thing to need to replace in a low mileage car.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-24
- VIN: 1J4RH4GK0AC
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: FOUR (4) Cooper Adventure HT 245/65R17 were purchased in late 2019 from PepBoys at 6900 Highway 6 North, Houston, Tx 77084. One tire (front Driver side) began separating on November 2021 and was replaced at no charge by PepBoys under Mfg Warranty. 2nd Tire (Rear Driver side) experienced a blowout while driving to Houston along I10 east of Shulenburgh, Tx, on Sunday July 24th. Fortunately i was able to replace blowout tire with the spare but my son's safety and my own safety was compromised as the shoulder on that stretch of the interstate is not very wide as i replacing the tire within 4Ft of zooming 18-wheelers and other vehicles going by in 100F degree weather. The incident ocurred at 545pm aprox - The blowout caused the rear fender to break and the moulding above the tire and rear door broke from the car also. I estimate the repair will cost around $5-6K or so aproximately. PepBoys replaced blowout rear tire and the other 2 tires as well.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-22
- VIN: 1j4rg4gk2ac
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine stalled at stop signs, Daughter was driving the vehicle and engine stalled at an intersection. Not able to restart it. Vehicle was pushed to the side. I went to assist her and after many tries the engine restarted, I started to drive and the engine will stall as n DC shutdown at all stop signs/ traffic lights. I managed to drive it to the Jeep dealer shifting into neutral and pressing the gas to keep the engine running. No engine lights were present, temperature was normal and vehicle had 1/4 tank of gas. After a 5 days in the the dealer, they indicated that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle, no codes.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-22
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1J4RG4GK2AC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 SAID THE BATTERY WAS GOOD BUT MY ALTERNATOR WAS BAD. I DROVE MY JEEP COMMANDER HOME AND PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE, PER USUAL. WHEN I EXITED MY JEEP THERE WAS NO ODOR, NO SMOKE, NO SOUND OF ANY SORTS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. LESS THAN 20 MINUTES OF PARKING MY JEEP, MY JEEP WAS ON FIRE AND CAUGHT MY HOUSE ON FIRE. NO WARNING NOTHING! MY JEEP WAS 10 YEARS OLD AND JUST TURNED 103,000 MILES. I FAITHFULLY SERVICED MY JEEP AT THE LOCAL JEEP DEALERSHIP OR MIDAS. MY JEEP HAD NO PREVIOUS ISSUES OF ANY SORT (NO LOSS OF POWER, NO LEAKS, WASN'T RUNNING HOT, ETC.).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-29
- VIN: 1J4RG4GK8AC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: IGNITION KEY WOULD COME OUT OF SWITCH WHILE ENGINE WAS RUNNING.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1J4RG4GK9AC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS PARKED AT THE SUPERMARKET HIS WIFE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE TWICE WITH NO AVAIL. THE THIRD TIME SHE ATTEMPTED SHE STEPPED OUT THE VEHICLE AFTER SHE SMELLED ABNORMAL FUMES AND SOMEONE ALERTED HER THAT THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS LOCATED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE ENGINE WAS LOCATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOT WITHOUT BEING DIAGNOSED AS TOTALED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-03
- VIN: 1J4RG4GK8AC
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMMANDER. WHEN THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE, SHE WAS NOT INFORMED OF ITS RECALL HISTORY. WHEN INITIALLY PURCHASED, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE WOBBLING AND A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE REAR. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO A POTENTIAL "DEATH WOBBLE" AND THE REAR TRAC BAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VARIOUS INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE CONTINUED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-01
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 120 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-23
- VIN: 1J4RH5GTXAC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY RADIO SHUTS ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY. SOMETIMES MY DASH LIGHTS FLASH AND BEEP THEN MY ODOMETER DIALS START TO FLUTTER UP AND DOWN AND MY BLINKER WILL HESITATE WHEN IT'S ON.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-25
- VIN: 1J4RG56T6AC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TIMING CHAIN BROKE ON MOTOR CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO THE V8 HEMI. RECALLS ON OTHER VEHICLES WITH THIS MOTOR BUT CHRYSLER SAYS NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED TO CAUSE RECALL ON JEEP. STUPID ANSWER. PROBLEM IS NOT THE VEHICLE MOTOR IS IN ITS THE MOTOR. JEEP WAS STILL FINANCED SO HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A NEW MOTOR WHILE STILL PAYING FOR THE JEEP.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-27
- VIN: 1J4RG5GT1AC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: " TAKATA RECALL" I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2010 JEEP COMMANDER. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS PAST WEEK THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THANK GOODNESS IT WAS NOT DURING RUSH HOUR. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. LET ME START BY STATING THAT THIS JEEP HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY CARED FOR FROM DAY 1 AND EVERY RECOMMENDED SERVICE AND OIL CHANGE HAS BEEN DONE ON TIME. THIS IS OUR FAMILY CAR AND NOT AN OFF ROAD TOY. I DROVE MY JEEP WITH RESPECT AND CARE. SO, HOW AND WHY DID THE TIMING CHAIN BREAK AND DESTROY THE ENGINE? I CALLED 3 OTHER LOCAL JEEP DEALERSHIPS ASKING THIS QUESTION AND THE RESPONSE WAS THE SAME WITH EACH CHRYSLER MECHANIC 'NEVER HEARD OF THIS ON THE JEEP COMMANDER' AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, I DID FIND SEVERAL CHAT BOARDS AND AN ARTICLE IN HOT ROD MAGAZINE TALKING ABOUT THE 5.7L HEMI TIMING CHAIN BREAKING IN CHALLENGERS, CHARGERS AND 300'S. EVENTUALLY, THERE WAS A RECALL TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. ACCORDING TO SEVERAL SOURCES, MY COMMANDER HAS THE SAME ENGINE FROM THE SAME TIME PERIOD THE RECALL OCCURRED. SO WHY ARE JEEP'S NOT INCLUDED? CHRYSLER KNOWS THIS IS AN ISSUE AND HAVE CHOSE NOT TO ADDRESS IT. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN BAD, HAD MY VEHICLE STALLED OUT THE WAY IT DID ON THE HIGHWAY IN RUSH HOUR.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-15
- VIN: 1J4RG5GTXAC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WITH NO WARNING,(NO NOISE FROM ENGINE) TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ENGINE LIGHT FLASH ON, LOST ALL ENGINE POWER, BECAME HARD TO STEER, WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE ROAD. LATER LEARNED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE. I ALSO LEARNED THAT CHRYSLER CORPORATION RECALLED THIS ENGINE 5.7 HEMI IN OTHER PRODUCTS, BUT NOT THE JEEP. THIS IS A TIME BOMB
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-22
- VIN: 1J4RG4GK1AC
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS IN MATTOON ILLINOIS,HAD BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT FROM DAIRY QUEEN ONTO A SIDE ROAD I PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN FOR A MAIN ROAD AS I HAD THE CLEAR TO MAKE MY TURN I PROCEEDED TO DO SO WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP. I LOST MY STEERING, MY BREAKS AND ACCELERATION. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP HALF WAY IN THE TURN LANE OF THE MAIN ROAD I GOT OUT TO SEE WHAT HAD HAPPENED. MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS LAYING UP UNDER MY JEEP. IT HAD BUSTED MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, MY CV SHAFT, AND MY BREAK LINES AND ALSO BENT MY INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS AND MY TIRE AND RIM. FROM THERE IT HAD TO BE TOWED CLEAR BACK TO MY HOME IN TOLEDO ILLINOIS. I THANK GOD EACH AND EVERY DAY THAT I HAD NOT MADE IT TO THE HIGHWAY AND WAS DOING 55MPHS BECAUSE I HAD MYSELF AND THREE SMALL CHILDREN RANGING FROM 3MONTHS OLD UP TO 3 YEARS OLD IN THE VEHICAL WITH ME AND IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY HAD I MADE IT TO THE MAIN HIGHWAY AND WAS GOING ANY FASTER.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-20
- VIN: 1J4RH5GTXAC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: STALLING WHILE DRIVING
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-02
- VIN: 1J8HG58238C
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: ALONG THE ENTIRE UPPER BODY OF THE CAR THERE ARE CRACKS IN THE PAINT WHICH I ATTRIBUTED TO A PAINT DEFECT. IT NOW HAS RUST DAMAGE TO THE UPPER FRAME ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD AND ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE CRACKS WERE. ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD IS THE WORST DAMAGE WHERE IT HAS EATEN INTO THE FRAME.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-12
- VIN: 1J8HG58238C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY IN MY CAR 4 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 5 YEARS AGO.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-01
- VIN: 1J4RG4GK6AC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN ON. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V200000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-07
- VIN: 1J4RG4GK4AC
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES LOST PRESSURE AND THE ALUMINUM RIM STEMS FRACTURED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-21
- VIN: 1J4RH4GK2AC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMMANDER. WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DAMAGED KEY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DIE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V200000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. ....UPDATED 0711/16 *BF *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-29
- VIN: 1J4RH4GK0AC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
- Summary: VEHICLE HAS JUST NOW REACHED 84000 AND HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THESE SYMPTOMS FOR ABOUT 20000 MILES NOW. THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE SHORT CIRCUITS WITHIN THE CABIN AND ARE AS FOLLOWS /DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW ACTUATER SWITCH NOT ALLOWING PROPER WINDOW OPERATION .ALSO SAME AFFECTED SIDE /DRIVERS DOOR IS BEING INDICATED BY VEHICLE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM THAT IT IS OPEN. EVEN WHEN IT'S NOT ALSO VEHICLE WILL NOT AND DOES OCCASIONALLY. AIRBAG LIGHT WILL STAY ON DURING SUPPOSED TO BE NORMAL OPERATING SPEEDS. VEHIC)IE WHEN STOPPED AS WELL PASSENGER MANUAL SEAT HAS A CHATTERING SOUND WHEN MOVED FORWARD OR BACKWARD. VEHICLE HAS AND DOES GET ITS REQUIRED MAINTENENCE ROUTINE HOWEVER THESE ANOMALIES COULDN'T EVEN BE EXPLAINED FULLY THE REPAIR SHOP WE HAD TAKEN IT TO BY SOME FLUKE THE MALFUNCTION DIDN'T OCCUR EACH TIME WE'VE HAVERY TAKEN IT TO THEM WOWEVER ME FEAR IS THAT IT IS SOME KIND OF SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT AND ME CAUSE A OVERHEATED SITUATION AND CATCH THE VEHIC)E ON FIRE. FOR CLARIFICATION THE VEHICLE DOES IT THROUGH ALL OPERATING MODES AS TO WHICH LIKE I STATED IS A SHORT OF SOME KIND.IN THE DOOR IS OR THE COMPUTER DON'T KNOW. COULDN'T GET A STRAIGHT ON ANSWER AS FAR AS TO WHY IT STILL DOES IT.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-07
- VIN: 1J4RH5GT0AC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE JEEP WILL STALL OUT WHILE DECELERATING EVERY FEW MONTHS FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. MOST OF THE TIME IT HAS BEEN WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION FROM SPEEDS OF 30-45 MPH, SO I HAVE LEARNED TO POP THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL TO RESTART THE CAR WHILE IN MOTION. THIS IS HORRIBLY SCARY AND DANGEROUS SINCE I OBVIOUSLY CANNOT STEER DURING THE PROCESS, AND HAVE, AT LEAST FOUR TIMES, BEEN MAKING A LEFT-HAND TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT THEY DON'T EVEN LOG ME IN BECAUSE THEY SAY THAT SINCE I HAVE NO ILLUMINATED INDICATOR LIGHT, THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS THAT I WOULD GET RID OF THE CAR, EXCEPT THAT I CANNOT REPLACE IT WITH ANYTHING COMPARABLE. I LOVE MY JEEP AND JUST WANT IT TO NOT TRY TO KILL ME.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-10
- VIN: 1J4RH4GK8AC
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: I HAVE HAD TWO FAILURES IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS WITH THE TPS TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR SYSTEM RESULTING IN TWO FLAT TIRES AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS WITH THE LOSS OF ONE TIRE COMPLETELY. THE NUT THAT FASTENS THE SENSOR TO THE RIM HAS CORRODED AND JUST CRUMBLED IN MY HAND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE IT. IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT? HAVE HAD TO CALL AAA TWICE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE TIRES.
2010 Jeep Commander recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2010 Jeep Commander.
- Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
- Components: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
- Summary: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
- Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
- Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
- Consequence: 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. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THEY MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED REAR TRACK BAR.
- Consequence: REDUCED VEHICLE STABILITY COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRACK BAR BUSHING RETAINING HOOP AND REPLACE THE REAR TRACK BAR IF ANY ARE FOUND TO BE MIS-POSITIONED. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
- Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Negative 2010 Jeep Commander car reviews
Positive 2010 Jeep Commander car reviews
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I absolutely adore my '09 Commander (6 cylinder, 2WD) - I purchased it brand new on August 1, 2009. Although I have only driven 95,000 miles, it has given me very little trouble. I have yet to replace the original shocks/struts, but I have gone through two sets of Wranglers (I highly recommend switching to Michelin's). I have encountered a few issues with ABS sensors and check engine lights, as well as some exhaust problems. However, my only other problem is a faulty front windshield wiper fluid reservoir, which I have given up on fixing after paying twice to do so. ***Update 2/7/21*** The Commander is still going strong. I need new struts and shocks, but everything else is in great condition. I have driven about 112,000 miles now. Normally, I only drive about 8,000 miles a year, but due to Covid, I have been driving much less since I have been working from home.
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I'm glad to hear that you're very satisfied with your vehicle! It's great to know that the four wheel drive system is excellent and that the powertrain is very powerful, smooth, and quiet. It's also impressive that you're achieving slightly better mpg than EPA estimates. Keep up the good work!
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I think it's important to have realistic expectations. After all, you wouldn't buy a Commander for off-roading - that's what the Wrangler is for! But if you're looking for a comfortable, powerful family car, then this is definitely the one for you. Personally, I absolutely love my Jeep and always enjoy driving it.
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I've had some minor issues with my Jeep. I need to replace the catalytic converter and the head gasket may need attention, but I'm willing to pay whatever it takes to fix it because I can't buy a newer model. This is the last model made and I'm not ready to part with it just yet. I absolutely love it! Every time a friend jumps in, they say 'Wow, this is nice, I had no idea!' Please bring them back, Jeep! I know mine won't last forever, and that's what's tough.
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I love my jeep! The ride is so smooth and it's an absolute joy to drive on long trips. The room is comfortable for a family of three, which is great. Although, I do wish the mpg could be a bit better. If it could just get about 19-22 on average, that would be fantastic!
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Ezra Bartell 2024-10-16
I rented a Jeep Commander V-8 for a long weekend of 800+ miles of driving my daughter home from college. If you're a fan of the classic Jeep look, you'll find it appealing. However, the overall performance leaves much to be desired. While 20 MPG on the highway is acceptable, 15 MPG in the city isn't, even for a V8 SUV. The interior has some nice storage compartments, but the seating is subpar and unsupportive, which can be uncomfortable on long drives. On the bright side, the sight lines and visibility are excellent.
Bart Steuber 2024-07-27
I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my Commander. I come from a long line of JEEP lovers and decided to buy one with 25 miles on the odometer. Although there is usually a lot of aftermarket support for JEEP, I found that there wasn't much for these fake Jeeps. Initially, I wanted a new JK 4 door, but my partner wanted a car that could seat 6+. That's how we ended up with the Commander. At first, my partner loved it as she only drives 16 miles to work and back 3 days. Unfortunately, at only 1,400 miles, the transmission seized and had to be fixed. We are now at 10,000+ miles and the back up warning and tire pressure monitor is constantly acting up and giving warning lights. I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, I love it, but on the other hand, I hate it. The big issue is the IFS front suspension and the fact that the entire body is half plastic. I think I will stick with my 20 year old modified XJ at 200,000 miles, as I can wheel it. Thank you for listening to my story!
Aron Schuster 2024-03-26
The gas tank size is only 21 gallons, which means you may need to stop for gas every 180 miles or every 3 hours. Additionally, while towing an empty trailer weighing approximately 800 lbs, I got 12.5 mpg on the freeway. The Hemi engine consumes a lot of gas, similar to a 454 Suburban 4x4. Unfortunately, the Sirius radio reception was poor, as it only came on three times for a total of 10 minutes during a six-hour drive.
Adolfo Witting 2024-02-06
The Jeep rides very smoothly, almost like a luxury vehicle. While the front seats are comfortable, the back seats can be uncomfortable on long trips, as they are positioned too high and can cause leg pain. Although I appreciate the theater seats for the view, they are not the most comfortable option. Unfortunately, my brand new Jeep has experienced several issues, including the oil cover falling off, the water pump failing, and the tensioner belt breaking, among other problems. I have had to take my vehicle back to the dealer multiple times, which has been frustrating. As someone who takes long trips, I am concerned about the reliability of my Jeep. However, I must say that it performs perfectly in the snow, which is a definite plus.