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2010 Jeep Commander Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jeep Commander, most often about the electrical (40% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 5th of 6 Commander model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2010 Jeep Commander problems
Electrical
18 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
After having safety recall n23 / NHTSA 13v-175 performed, my vehicle's transfer case no longer shifts as it should, preventing the vehicle from shifting into neutral or 4 low. I do not trust that the stability control system will function correctly now as it is my understanding that this same system adjusts the torque…
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that after parking and turning the vehicle off, the engine continued to run. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the wireless ignition module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
Engine
16 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles.
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…
This is my VIN, but it's not showing up on your system: [] 2010 Jeep Commander, 6 cylinder, AWD. Engine dies without warning, after stopping at a stoplight, or after sitting with the foot on brake, such as while waiting to make a turn left or right. (as of yet, it has just not died while driving. It always happens…
Brakes
5 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
In continuation of my previous complaint 10563803 since the n23 recall disabled the 4 low in the transfer case of my Jeep, Jeep has been attempting to repair it. The most recent repair was completed on 6/19 and per the dealer Jeep had them hard wire circuits t313 and k594 on my vehicle. While traveling at 75 MPH the…
After having safety recall n23 / NHTSA 13v-175 performed, my vehicle's transfer case no longer shifts as it should, preventing the vehicle from shifting into neutral or 4 low. I do not trust that the stability control system will function correctly now as it is my understanding that this same system adjusts the torque…
Transmission
5 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
In continuation of my previous complaint 10563803 since the n23 recall disabled the 4 low in the transfer case of my Jeep, Jeep has been attempting to repair it. The most recent repair was completed on 6/19 and per the dealer Jeep had them hard wire circuits t313 and k594 on my vehicle. While traveling at 75 MPH the…
After having safety recall n23 / NHTSA 13v-175 performed, my vehicle's transfer case no longer shifts as it should, preventing the vehicle from shifting into neutral or 4 low. I do not trust that the stability control system will function correctly now as it is my understanding that this same system adjusts the torque…
Steering
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would jerk violently and make a loud sound when turning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the failure was normal. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The vehicle was…
While driving out to my parent's with my daughters my Jeep just shut down,{stalled} while going 50-55 MPH. Lost power steering and brakes, had to shift into neutral and re start. This happened four more times in the next 8.4 miles. After dropping of my kids my husband followed me to the dealership to drop it off.…
Speed control
4 complaints · 9%During acceleration throttle became stuck. Vehicle started increasing in speed without the pedal being depressed. I initially held on the brakes for 3 consecutive compressions without any noticeable decrease in speed or RPM. Shifted car to lower gear along with brakes, still RPM and speed was increasing. Plan b was to…
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Commander sport. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 50 MPH when the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly after the brakes were depressed. Smoke also emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer originally stated that the accelerator was the cause of…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 7%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…
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.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Jeep Commander recalls
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Electrical: module
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Equipment
Risk: Reduced vehicle stability could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
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.
Questions about the 2010 Jeep Commander
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Commander?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (18 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); engine (16 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles); brakes (5 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Jeep Commander have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 7, 2013 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Jeep Commander?
- It is 5th of 6 Commander model years by number of complaints, with 45 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.