The Lemon Index
200620081st generation (XK)
Avoid · most complaints: engine
Better years to buy
200 owner complaints, first 3 years 14–16 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
What breaks most on the 2007 Jeep Commander
- Engine stalling394 complaintsmostly at 41,000–98,000 miles (66,000–157,000 km)
- Throttle body / loss of power29 complaintsmostly at 38,000–72,000 miles (61,000–116,000 km)
- Starter29 complaintsmostly at 52,000–138,000 miles (83,000–222,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 1,035 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Jeep Commander (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 9,000 and 45,000 miles (14,000–72,000 km) (the middle half of the 169 complaints, of all 200 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 14V438000 (electrical), 13V175000 (transmission & drivetrain) and 09E039000 (suspension) done? It has 6 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Jeep sent dealers 64 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Jeep's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 200 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 9K to 45K miles (14K to 72K km) on the car (169 of all 200 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Engine stalled twice while the vehicle was in motion causing the loss of power steering and power brakes. This led to a loss of control that required the vehicle to pull off the road.
2007 Jeep Commander owner · NHTSA complaint 10199662
More owner reports
2007 Jeep Commander. Consumer states that the vehicle made a loud noise and all warning lights indicated the shift indicator. Mechanic replaced the esim. Consumer states the problem has returned.
NHTSA complaint 10368978
I have a 2007 Jeep Commander with 32k miles. The vehicle has started stalling occasionally when we come to a stop. The truck starts right up again. The truck has the hemi 5.7. We have experienced 4 episodes so far.
NHTSA complaint 10366968
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 5.9M views · 2006–2010 Jeep Commander
- Oil changes & service404K views
Perform service reset Jeep Commander 2006Fixing cars and stuff · 374K views · 4 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical171K views
2006 - 2010 Jeep Commander Radio InstallProvo Beast Audio Installation · 82K views · 7 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring139K views
jeep commander 2006 light dash climate control stopped working changing interior lightsLukasz Sobieski · 77K views · 4 videos - Steering & suspension26K views
Front Struts/ Shock Replacement On Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander 2005-2010MotorCarNut · 18K views · 3 videos
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- No-start: theft light, key & ignition26K views
Diagnosing A No Start 2010 Jeep Commander Won't Crank...Clicks...Solved...Peter L · 21K views · 2 videos - Brakes & ABS24K views
How To Change Front and Rear Brake Pads 2008 Jeep Commander Back to Basics Auto Repair SeriesMatt Ryce · 24K views - Starter, alternator & belts22K views
Jeep Commander 2008 Serpentine Belt ReplacementThe Mind of Jared · 18K views · 2 videos - Cooling system10K views
Replace water pump on 2006 Jeep Commander, 4.7-V8James Leigh, Wood an Steel · 7K views · 2 videos
Before you buy, watch
2007 Jeep Commander Do you have Ignition problems? HELP is here!!!BrokenWrench · 114K views
Jeep commander 2007 AC problemsLuis Talavera · 9K views
2008 jeep commander neutral bypass ignition problemsrepo man · 4K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2007 is the same generation.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 64 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is…
- NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2)…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 6
- Electrical · recall issued 2014
In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee,.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2013
A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
- Suspension · recall issued 2009
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE.
Show all 6 recalls
- Brakes · recall issued 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
- Brakes · recall issued 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
- Brakes · recall issued 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedAir bag non-deployment2014
- ClosedFleet vehicle recall completion audit2010–2015
- ClosedEngine stalling2007–2008
- ClosedEngine stall2007
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side — · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,750–$4,300 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
Every Jeep Commander year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 4 Jeep Commander years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2007 Jeep Commander reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew about 4 times the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 359; 100 is average, lower is better). The Jeep Commander year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2008.
What are the most common 2007 Jeep Commander problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (40%), electrical (22%) and transmission & drivetrain (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Commander have?
6 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Jeep Commander get?
14 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Jeep Commander problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 9,000 and 45,000 miles (14,000–72,000 km) (the middle half of the 169 complaints, of all 200 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2007 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2007 Jeep Commander have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 20% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Jeep Commander cost in fuel a year?
About $3,750 to $4,300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Jeep Commander have?
3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What Jeep Commander year is better than the 2007?
Nearby, the 2008 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about twice the average car's complaints).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works