2009 JEEP COMMANDER

6 recalls — 64 complaints

13V175000 May 7, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 a... Read more
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.
295,345 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
13V175000 May 7, 2013
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Defect Description
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 a... Read more
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.
295,345 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
09E039000 Jun 19, 2009
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. 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 LOS... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
44 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ROCK KRAWLER/PURE PERFORMANCE GROUP, INC
09V118000 Apr 9, 2009
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
4,314 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
09V118000 Apr 9, 2009
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
4,314 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
09V118000 Apr 9, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
4,314 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC

Complaint Statistics

64 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18
ENGINE9
POWER TRAIN8
AIR BAGS5
STRUCTURE:BODY3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
STEERING2
WHEELS2
SERVICE BRAKES1
AIR BAGS Feb 10, 2022
Incident date: Nov 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air bag squid connector was damaged and needed to be replaced. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 15, 2021
Incident date: Apr 4, 2021
The commander turns off on its own, brakes on its own, the alarm does its own thing, the esp/bas lights are on, buttons on dash don’t work most of the time, sunroof drain is faulty, and leaks rivers of water into my car! Also had my brakes to seize up on me and I couldn’t move from a danged stop... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 15, 2021
Incident date: Apr 4, 2021
The commander turns off on its own, brakes on its own, the alarm does its own thing, the esp/bas lights are on, buttons on dash don’t work most of the time, sunroof drain is faulty, and leaks rivers of water into my car! Also had my brakes to seize up on me and I couldn’t move from a danged stop... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 15, 2021
Incident date: Apr 4, 2021
The commander turns off on its own, brakes on its own, the alarm does its own thing, the esp/bas lights are on, buttons on dash don’t work most of the time, sunroof drain is faulty, and leaks rivers of water into my car! Also had my brakes to seize up on me and I couldn’t move from a danged stop... Read more
ENGINE Apr 6, 2021
Incident date: Mar 6, 2021
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO HER DESTINATION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER WARSAW CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2771 N DETROIT ST, WAR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 23, 2021
Incident date: Feb 1, 2018
JUST LIKE THE 2008 MODEL, WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRY TO TURN THE KEY OFF THE WILL NOT TURN OFF ALL THE WAY. I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY FROM THE AUXILIARY POSITION TO THE ON POSITION FOR SEVERAL MINUTES UNTIL THE KEY FINALLY GOES INTO THE OFF POSITION. ONLY THEN WILL IT RELEASE THE KEY. WHEN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 26, 2019
Incident date: Dec 26, 2019
MY JEEP HAS PERIODIC STARTING ISSUES. ALL THE LIGHTS WORK ON THE DASH IT JUST CLICKS. THIS IS VERY RANDOM. IF YOU JUMP IT THE VEHICLE WILL START. SOMETIMES IF YOU WAIT A PERIOD OF TIME IT WILL START. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED STARTER BUT ISSUE STILLS PERSIST. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO RECREA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 17, 2019
Incident date: Nov 16, 2019
THE REMOTE CAR STARTER STARTS MY VEHICLE? BUT 5-10 SECONDS LATER IT SHUTS BACK OFF AND MY RADIO TURNS ITSELF ON AND OFF EVEN WHILE ITS NOT ON. THE DISPLAY GOES BLACK, MAKES A CLICK, SHOWS THE JEEP LOGO, BARS WHERE THE TIME SHOULD BE, 12:00, THEN THE REAL TIME, THEN DOES IT ALL OVER AGAIN THE ENTIRE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jul 11, 2019
Incident date: Jul 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS BECOMING STUCK IN THE IGNITION. PERRY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2340 NATIONAL CITY BLVD, NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950, (619) 477-1234) ACKNOWLEDGED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 10, 2019
Incident date: Jun 8, 2019
VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY DRIVEN, PARKED, SHUT OFF, RETURNED TO VEHICLE AND IT FAILED TO START. LIGHTS, HORN, ALARM, RADIO, WINDOWS ALL POWER STILL WORKS ON THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO IN NETWORK CAR SHOP, ALL PARTS TESTED WORKING PROPERLY (ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, STARTER) NO INTERMITTENT STARTING WITH ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 30, 2019
Incident date: May 18, 2019
A FEW WEEKS AGO WHILE DRIVING DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD GOING AROUND A SEMI SHARP TURN THE JEEP JUST SHUT OFF. LIGHTS, ENGINE, BRAKES ALL POWER SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE JEEP IN NEUTRAL AND START IT BACK UP. EVERYTIME SINCE WHILE DRIVING THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKER AS WELL AS THE HEADLIGHTS. IT STALLS... Read more
ENGINE Jan 23, 2019
Incident date: Dec 7, 2018
WHILE DRIVING THE COMMANDER IT STALLS. THE ENGINES SHUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING. THEN I HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK AND START IT AGAIN. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS WTH THE LIGHTS, RADIO AND WIPERS ON. AND IT SOUNDS LIKE IT DOES NOT WANT TO START. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES. AND THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO.
AIR BAGS Jan 10, 2019
Incident date: Jan 9, 2019
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF OCCASIONALLY THIRD ROW SEAT WON'T LATCH
SEATS Jan 10, 2019
Incident date: Jan 9, 2019
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF OCCASIONALLY THIRD ROW SEAT WON'T LATCH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 10, 2018
Incident date: Oct 1, 2018
MY 2009 JEEP COMMANDER STALLED AND FINALLY CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. EVERYTHING COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN AND HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES NOW IN APPROXIMATELY LAST FOUR MONTHS. THIS CONDITION HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, AND TWICE WHILE MY WIFE WAS ... Read more
ENGINE Oct 10, 2018
Incident date: Oct 1, 2018
MY 2009 JEEP COMMANDER STALLED AND FINALLY CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. EVERYTHING COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN AND HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES NOW IN APPROXIMATELY LAST FOUR MONTHS. THIS CONDITION HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, AND TWICE WHILE MY WIFE WAS ... Read more
ENGINE Jun 20, 2018
Incident date: Jun 20, 2018
MY VEHICLE SHUTS-OFF/ STALLS WHILE DRIVING. WITHIN THE FIRST 3-5 MILES OF DRIVING IN TRUCK, STALLS ONCE PER DAY WHEN I SLOW TO A STOP IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. IT STALLED ONCE ON A CITY STREET WHEN I PUT IS IN REVERSE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOSES POWER. I QUICKLY PUT IT IN NEUTRAL A... Read more
AIR BAGS May 17, 2018
Incident date: May 14, 2018
MY AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THEN IT WILL STOP FOR A WHILE AND START BACK COMING ON AGAIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 1, 2018
Incident date: Mar 3, 2017
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND AFTER TAKING IT TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS INFORMED THAT IT WILL NOT RELEASE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I SEARCHED FOR A RECALL AS THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED AND FOUND NOTHING. SINCE I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WOULD SET THE AIRBAG OFF, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE LIGH... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 1, 2018
Incident date: Mar 3, 2017
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND AFTER TAKING IT TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS INFORMED THAT IT WILL NOT RELEASE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I SEARCHED FOR A RECALL AS THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED AND FOUND NOTHING. SINCE I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WOULD SET THE AIRBAG OFF, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE LIGH... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 1, 2018
Incident date: Mar 3, 2017
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND AFTER TAKING IT TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS INFORMED THAT IT WILL NOT RELEASE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I SEARCHED FOR A RECALL AS THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED AND FOUND NOTHING. SINCE I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WOULD SET THE AIRBAG OFF, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE LIGH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 25, 2017
Incident date: Feb 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. AFTER THE CONTACT INSERTED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE VEHICLE OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND RESTARTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIKE RIEHL'S CHRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE, RAM (... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 30, 2017
Incident date: Feb 1, 2016
THEY VEHICLES CONDUCTOR PLATE KEEP GOING OUT CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO LIMP MODE. THE CAN HAPPEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SUDDENLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE SUDDENLY IN TRAFFIC. THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPORTS ON ONLINE FORUMS OF THIS HAPPENING EVEN AT LOW MILAGE
POWER TRAIN Sep 23, 2016
Incident date: Sep 23, 2016
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED WITHOUT PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASE. DEALERSHIP AND CHRYSLER HAVE BEEN NO HELP. CAR IS A DANGER TO DRIVE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 10, 2016
Incident date: Aug 2, 2015
I CANNOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE VEC. THE STRUTS WILL NOT COME OFF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 10, 2016
Incident date: Aug 2, 2015
I CANNOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE VEC. THE STRUTS WILL NOT COME OFF
SUSPENSION Sep 10, 2016
Incident date: Aug 2, 2015
I CANNOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE VEC. THE STRUTS WILL NOT COME OFF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 30, 2016
Incident date: Jun 5, 2015
VEHICLE WILL NOT START OUT OF THE BLUE. THERE HAS BEEN A SINGLE OCCURRENCE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND SHUT DOWN.
STEERING Jun 30, 2016
Incident date: Jun 5, 2015
VEHICLE WILL NOT START OUT OF THE BLUE. THERE HAS BEEN A SINGLE OCCURRENCE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND SHUT DOWN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 17, 2016
Incident date: Aug 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
POWER TRAIN Nov 25, 2015
Incident date: Sep 15, 2015
KEY STICKS IN IGNITION. THE MORE IT IS DRIVEN IN ONE DAY, THE WORSE IT STICKS. WILL ALLOW ENGINE TO SHUT OFF BUT DOES NOT ALLOW KEY TO GO BACK TO OFF POSITION WITHOUT TAKING OUT OF PARK AND SHIFTING BACK TO PARK. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC. WAS TOLD THAT SHIFTER ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACED. PART... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Nov 13, 2015
Incident date: May 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE FLOORBOARD TO BECOME WET. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS A MILDEW ODOR AND WATER STAINS. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS T... Read more
ENGINE Nov 13, 2015
Incident date: May 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE FLOORBOARD TO BECOME WET. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS A MILDEW ODOR AND WATER STAINS. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Nov 2, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2015
THE HOOD IS RUSTING. I WAS INFORMED BY A BODY SHOP THAT THE HOOD IS RUSTING AND THAT IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT CANNOT BE CONTAINED. THE "BUBBLING" HAS SPREAD ACROSS THE FRONT EDGE OF THE HOOD TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WILL SOON SPREAD TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AS THERE IS "BUBBLIN... Read more
ENGINE Oct 11, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2015
WAS DRIVING THROUGH TOWN WITH NO PROBLEM. ROAD TURNS INTO HIGHWAY AND SPEED LIMIT IS 65 MPH. TRIED TO INCREASE SPEED FROM 35 MPH (TOWN SPEED LIMIT) AND VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND BUCKING AND HESITATING. PULLED OFF ROAD AND TURNED ENGINE OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. COULD NOT INCREASE SPEED TO MO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 11, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2015
WAS DRIVING THROUGH TOWN WITH NO PROBLEM. ROAD TURNS INTO HIGHWAY AND SPEED LIMIT IS 65 MPH. TRIED TO INCREASE SPEED FROM 35 MPH (TOWN SPEED LIMIT) AND VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND BUCKING AND HESITATING. PULLED OFF ROAD AND TURNED ENGINE OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. COULD NOT INCREASE SPEED TO MO... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 11, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2015
WAS DRIVING THROUGH TOWN WITH NO PROBLEM. ROAD TURNS INTO HIGHWAY AND SPEED LIMIT IS 65 MPH. TRIED TO INCREASE SPEED FROM 35 MPH (TOWN SPEED LIMIT) AND VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND BUCKING AND HESITATING. PULLED OFF ROAD AND TURNED ENGINE OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. COULD NOT INCREASE SPEED TO MO... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 8, 2015
Incident date: Sep 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FLOOR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 14, 2015
Incident date: Feb 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO TURN OFF AS THE KEY REMAINED IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 14, 2015
Incident date: Feb 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO TURN OFF AS THE KEY REMAINED IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.... Read more
SEAT BELTS Jul 30, 2015
Incident date: Jul 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELT CASINGS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CASINGS WERE FRACTURED AND THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 28, 2015
Incident date: Jul 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 50 MPH, THE GEAR SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 22, 2015
Incident date: Sep 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 9, 2015
Incident date: Mar 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY MOVED FROM THE ON TO OFF POSITION INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 24, 2014
Incident date: Dec 23, 2014
CAR HAS HAD STARTING PROBLEMS LEFT US STRANDED. IF YOU LET IT SET OVER NIGHT USUALLY STARTS HAVE TAKEN TOO DEALER 3 TIMES THEY HAVEN'T FOUND PROBLEM. REPLACED STARTER AND WIRE WITH NEW END WITH NO LUCK. LIKE CAR TIERED OF GETTING STRANDED. IF YOU READ FORUMS THERE ARE A LOT OF THESE PROBLEMS. *TR
ENGINE Nov 14, 2014
Incident date: Oct 28, 2014
BUMPED THE KEY AND ENGINE SHUT OFF...CALLED THE SERVICE DEPT AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS RECALL ON MY TRUCK PRIOR TO ME BUYING IT BUT WAS NOT DISCLOSED. *TR
TIRES Sep 13, 2014
Incident date: Sep 3, 2014
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. IN THE FALL OF 2013 I PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES,AND WAS TOLD 2 VALVE STEMS WERE CRACKED SO I HAD THEM REPLACED. ON 9/3/14 ON THE WVA TURNPIKE AT 70 MPH THE LEFT REAR WARNING LIGHT FLASHED AND THEN COUNTED DOWN FROM 40LBS TO 5LBS IN 10 SECONDS. I WAS ABLE... Read more
WHEELS Sep 13, 2014
Incident date: Sep 3, 2014
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. IN THE FALL OF 2013 I PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES,AND WAS TOLD 2 VALVE STEMS WERE CRACKED SO I HAD THEM REPLACED. ON 9/3/14 ON THE WVA TURNPIKE AT 70 MPH THE LEFT REAR WARNING LIGHT FLASHED AND THEN COUNTED DOWN FROM 40LBS TO 5LBS IN 10 SECONDS. I WAS ABLE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 15, 2014
Incident date: Mar 29, 2014
MY JEEP COMMANDER KEEPS STALLING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH MY JEEP 2009 COMMANDER 2 YEARS AGO AND NOW I GET THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WARNING AND THEN THE CAR STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE JEEP DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR AND HAVE HAD IT FOR 4+ DA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 15, 2014
Incident date: Mar 29, 2014
MY JEEP COMMANDER KEEPS STALLING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH MY JEEP 2009 COMMANDER 2 YEARS AGO AND NOW I GET THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WARNING AND THEN THE CAR STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE JEEP DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR AND HAVE HAD IT FOR 4+ DA... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — JEEP COMMANDER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE14017 Opened: Jun 16, 2014 — Closed: Dec 23, 2014
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2007
Air Bag Non-deployment
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles... Read more
DP06002 Opened: Jul 13, 2006 — Closed: Jan 3, 2007
DP — Closed — Model Year: 2006
PETITION RE: UNINTENDED ACCELERATION
ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION CONCERNING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN THE 2006 JEEP COMMANDER STEMMING FROM A FATAL INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED IN DELAWARE IN DECEMBER 2005.AFTER A CAREFUL REVIEW OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THIS INCIDENT, ODI FINDS NO EVIDENCE TO INDICATE T... Read more

JEEP COMMANDER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JEEP COMMANDER across all model years (2006–2010).

32 Total Recalls
3,922 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
166 Reported Crashes
39 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

JEEP COMMANDER — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2010 5 70 View
2009 (current) 6 64
2008 7 458 View
2007 7 982 View
2006 7 2,341 View
2005 0 7 View

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Model Recalls Complaints
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COMPASS 53 5,936 View
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GLADIATOR 47 1,287 View