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2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 339 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4, most often about the electrical (43% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Commander 4X4 model year since 2000.
Most common 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 problems
Electrical
146 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
The vehicle has stalled on me at least 30 times. It occurs while idling at a stop and also at slower speeds. After rainy days sometimes the vehicle won't start. The problem is intermittent so the dealer can't fix it. It sets off no engine codes. I have had many issues with the vehicle however this one is very unsafe.
Vehicle was traveling at a speed of sixty five MPH on the highway, when the engine just shut off, losing power and making it very hard to get the vehicle off the road and stopped safely. This has happened numerous times in the year we have owned the vehicle. When the engine shuts off it makes it very hard to turn…
Engine
123 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 70,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Jeep commander. While driving 60 MPH the vehicle shut off. When the contact attempted to engage the brake pedal or control the steering wheel everything shut off without warning. The contact was able to coast onto the emergency lane, restart the vehicle and drive home safely. The vehicle is…
Our 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 4.3l has a recurring stalling problem. They vehicle will randomly not start, already replaced a starter, with only 54,000 on the Jeep. While driving in all traffic conditions,the vehicle will hesitated and occasionally just turn off.
Transmission
87 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Jeep commander 2007 stalling while driving from a range of 15 MPH to 55 MPH. The stalling has occurred 4 times and the brakes, steering wheel lock up.
2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 limited hemi engine stalls over and over again. Dealership took 1 week to fix, they replaced the computer, got it back and it continues to have the same problem, did not even go a day without the problem resurfacing. They currently have the vehicle and are trying to fix for a second time.
Speed control
28 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Cruise control still does not operate. Single touch power window function no longer works on driver and passenger windows. While commuting to work on the toll road, rpms registered between 2500-3500 going at a speed of 75. The majority of the time, it was between 3000-3500. I did not have the air conditional running.…
While idling in a driveway, the check engine and esp/bas lights came on. The vehicle did not stall. Shortly afterward, when driving about 55-60 MPH, I realized the cruise control no longer works. I tried multiple times to turn it on, but it does not come on any longer. The esp/bas light went off about 10 miles later…
Visibility and wipers
15 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, sun/moon roof assembly, glass, side/rear.
Applied defroster to windshield during cold weather <10 deg f, and windshield interior glass cracked in multiple areas. All cracks started from base of window.
I have a 2007 Jeep commander. I live in virginia. The temperature has been in the 30's. With no apparent cause (no rock hitting or anything), my windshield started with a tiny hairline crack (bottom middle) and in a couple days, the cracked line became "l-shaped" and moving left. It was about 8 inches in length. I…
Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles.
When driving on freeway at high speeds the car shuts off and then back on again, when it happens the engine stumbles and the engine warning light comes on for a second and then back off. It makes for a dangerous condition. No codes come up though. Took it to the dealership and they put a new ignition key switch in but…
While driving my car will start to hard idle and then sometimes shut off at red lights or stop signs also one driving it all the sudden shut off and I'll lose all control of the vehicle and have the pull the e break just to stop the vehicle I've taken it to an authorized Jeep dealer over the past few years to try and…
Stability control
14 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles.
Nhtsa recall number: 14v-438 recall date: september 3, 2014 manufacturer recall number: p41 "summary: some Jeep commander and Jeep grand cherokee vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving. Safety risk: this may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking…
My Jeep had an issue while I was on the highway driving 55 miles per hour. The park drive reverse and neutral lights lit up and I could no longer accelerate. I was rear ended with my children in the car. This is the most dangerous vehicle I have ever owned. I have had I to the mechanic for repair and the mechanic…
Body and structure
13 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
3rd row seat belts break and are unusable whenever the 3rd row seats are folded down. The plastic piece is pushed over the metal latching piece of the seat belt. They have been fixed and are now broken again, now the 3rd row seat cannot be used for passengers. Water from rain is coming through the doors, puddling at…
Sunroof leaks and windows leak cause water to flood into the passenger side of the truck and rear of the truck. Also cause a shortage in the electrical system and shuts off the radio. Driver side window module has a shortage when lowering and raising windows the lights flash and radio goes in and out.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Air bag non-deployment
Summary
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 may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.based on the recall actio
Engine stalling
Summary
On may 5, 2008, chrysler llc (chrysler) submitted a defect information report to NHTSA concerning an engine calibration issue that could result in engine stall in approximately 24,461 model year (my) 2006 jeep commander vehicles equipped with the 4.7l v-8 engine and built from february 25, 2005 through january 11, 2006.according to chrysler, the powertrain control module (PCM) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall during certain operating conditions.chrysler dealers will reprogram the PCM software in the recalled vehicles. Information provided by chrysler during pe07-009 and ea07-007 indicated that a revised engine calibration was implemented in production effective
Engine stall
Summary
Odi has received 76 vehicle owner complaints alleging incidents of engine stall while driving in model year (my) 2006 through 2007 jeep commander vehicles (subject vehicles).some of the complaints reported one or more incidents of engine stall with a simultaneous loss of some or all lighting systems, including headlamps.two engine stalls resulted in a vehicle crash.in its response to a request for information, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) indicated that it has not determined the cause of engine stalling in the subject vehicles and that it hasformed a multi-disciplinary task force to investigate the issue. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-007) to furt
Questions about the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (146 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); engine (123 complaints, typically around 70,500 miles); transmission (87 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Jeep Commander 4X4. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Jeep Commander 4X4?
- It is the most complained-about Commander 4X4 model year since 2000, with 339 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Jeep Commander 4X4 years
- 2007
- 2008