Jeep Commander Complaints

3,362 consumer complaints on file.

#11764087September 14, 2026
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Was driving the speed limit when I started smelling an electrical burning smell several seconds later my passenger side airbag deployed while I was driving scaring me almost causing an accident I am almost 7 months pregnant!!! Now the airbag light is also on and I am terrified to drive!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760883August 31, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I had the vehicle towed into the dealership with issues and was charged given the vehicle back and not fixed. I have attempted to reach out several times and I feel discriminated against with being told that I will receive a call back and they continue to ignore my calls and no call back at all. I have had to spend money on a rental during this entire situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759195August 24, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ABS SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE, AND I NEED IT TO BE REPLACED. IT APPEARS MY CAR GAD A RECALL. BUT OTHER OWNERS NEVER FELT THE NEED TO HAVE FIXED? EITHER WAY I NEED CAR FIXED FOR MY OWN WELL-BEING. THE CAR HAS SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUES TO, I DON'T KNOW IF THEIR ARE RECALLS FOR THAT ISSUE TO? I NEED TO GET CAR SMOG CERTIFICATE, BUT NOW I AM STUCK WITH A CAR IDLED BY THIS ABS ISSUE. NO ACCIDENT, GOT REPORT FROM AUTO ZONE. IT SHOWED ME EXACTLY THE CARS, CONDITION. BECAUSE LIGHTS IN DASHBOARD STAY ON. I'M SURE MANY, OTHER JEEP DRIVERS. HAVE THE SAME, ISSUE WITH THE ABS MODULE. IS DEFECTION, FROM MANUFACTURER. SO AGAIN THIS CAR NEVER HAD THE RECALL WORK ON IT. SO I INHERITED, A PRE-EXISTING, CONDITION LEMON. NO ACCIDENT OF INCIDENT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733742April 25, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes failed completely. 2-3 car lengths between be and car in front of me with plenty of time to stop. My jeep did not even slow down when brakes we applied.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11724495March 15, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Driving down the interstate with all windows on Jeep Commander closed. With no fore warning the sunroof flew off. This poses a serious safety risk to the individual driver and others on the road. My scenario another driver’s vehicle was struck by said glass.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722764March 8, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
Traction control kicks in and the gas peddle doesn't work properly. Won't accelerate and just slows down. 20-30 seconds later and it kicks back off. Happened 3-4 times. No problems up until incident. Does have the tire pressure light on as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710369January 12, 2026
ENGINE
ENGINE FIRE UNDER NORMAL OPERATION
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710463January 12, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
My jeep will shut off unexpectedly, it will do a up and down idle increase and decrease while at a idle the abs will lock up my wheel tight to where itll drag while trying to move forward. The 4x4 low will not engage at all says service 4x4
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694039October 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH in a parking lot the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated the failure was intermittent but a recurring failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds. The contact stated that the 12-Volt battery had been replaced approximately 2 years ago due to battery drainage issues. The contact stated that the failure with the 12-Volt battery being drained and had jumpstart the vehicle several times. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V203000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact also replaced the ECM module independently. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687370September 15, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION
Power Train. The (TCM/PCM/TECM) Chrysler is recalling 24, 461 Jeep Commander vehicles equipped with 407 V8 engines. Th powertrain control module (PCM) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. This could cause a crash without warning. ( My Jeep turns on, but it is not able to be moved, it is stalled indefinitely). I asked the dealer @Rockwall Dodge, Rockwall TX to check the PCM/TCM/TECM. They refused. Said they were not able to check this situation. Didn't have that equipment. Electrical System. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. The air bag lights comes on randomly. The engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems. I am unable to unlock the ignition on several occasions. Suspension. Rock Krawler recalled 44 performance suspension systems sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicle listed above. We have had suspension issues on our Jeep. No one can find the issue to fix it. The Jeep makes noise at the suspension system.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687373September 15, 2025
SEAT BELTS, SERVICE BRAKES
Seat Belts/Rear. The integrated retractor bracket edge on the third row seat may contact the seat belt during certain operating conditions. In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain thee third row occupant. Service Brakes. Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited.: Control Unit/Module. On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into this ABS Electronic Control Module allow a momentary delay in breaking when coasting up a kill during certain conditions. This has happened while wet conditions occur some.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668118June 20, 2025
ENGINE
Radiator coolant system failed and caused the engine to overheat and loss of power while traveling on an interstate highway. Pulled over to side of highway. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic shop. The shop evaluated the engine could not start as it had seized from overheating. It was determined that the radiator plastic end caps suddenly failed causing the engine to overheat and seize. The radiator temperature is very high and the plastic and aluminum materials expand and contract at different rates therefore weakening the connection between the two materials until the part fails. This is a bad design, application, and mix of materials in a part that does follow the basic principles of thermodynamics.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666149June 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This vehicle and others of this same year struggle with intermittent stalling when slowing down or stopping at about 100,000 miles. When this happens, the power steering no longer works and the vehicle will not restart, until placed in neutral and restarted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657886April 30, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the clockspring assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V290000 (Air Bags), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656154April 22, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Abs, traction control, and another light come on and goes off intermittent. While reversing feels like brakes are locking up. Transmission shifts different intermittently. I have seen that there is recalls for other 06 commanders that reflect the issues I am having.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11640684February 4, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle randomly saying transmission over temp. Vehicle may or may not crank upon turning key Vehicle downshifts to second gear while driving and has caused me to run off the road/slam on brakes to stop Vehicle resets itself to where Jeep dealership cannot even trace wiring harness for shorts or check to see if transmission control module works properly after having my commander from August to December. Suspect faulty Transmission control module/short due to poorly designed wiring and parts on manufacturer's behalf. Other issues include random codes with each new code reader, stereo wiring issues, vehicle changing from v8 to v4 randomly while driving, consuming excessive gas amounts only receiving 9 miles per gal of fuel Extremely dangerous to drive and do not feel safe
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638268January 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION, SERVICE BRAKES
I had gotten my sepertine belt replaced and it started showing message transmission over heating it had not aloud my jeep to start and it made the starter go out to the alternator is now bad I have had it stall before I got the message and it about caused an accident several times until message. Brakes had skidded me about into a tree & other things and people when I had pressed on them two handful of times, it's Like that were be slammed or something.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620866October 20, 2024
SEAT BELTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
There are 2 issues I am reporting. 1.) The passenger front seat belt tensioner does not allow you to buckle the seat belt. 2.) The vehicle will go into limp mode and shift into 3 gear. I disconnect the battery and wait about 15 seconds and the problem is magically resolved.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11601285July 11, 2024
ENGINE
WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE SHUTS COMPLETELY OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. JEEP DEALER SAID NO RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION, I HAVE BEEN ALMOST INVOLVED IN SEVERAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS. THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE ON THE COMPUTER WHO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594970June 18, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Codes U1403 and U1411. Driving down highway all gages stopped working, air conditioning stopped working, abs light going off, locks won’t operate, windows won’t open or close, rear door remained locked couldn’t get my child out of the car due to the rear door remaining locked. Technician unable to locate source of the problem. Jeep dealer has 1 month wait. Put my family at risk as it was 110 degree day. When it all occurred could smell electrical burning smell.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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