The most-reported Commander run is 1J8HG48N46C (2006 builds) with 44 complaints, 6.3× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 42% of reports; 2006 is the worst model year at 12.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for Commander model years 2006–2010.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Jeep Commander has 412 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 7% of every Commander complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1J8HG48N46C•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| 1J8HG48N16C•••••• | 2006 | — | 1 | |
| 1J8HG48K06C•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 1J8HG48K96C•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| 1J8HG48K36C•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 1J8HG48K26C•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 1J8HG48K66C•••••• | 2006 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1J8HG48K37C•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1J8HG48N86C•••••• | 2006 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1J8HG48N36C•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| 1J8HG48N56C•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| 1J8HG48NX6C•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — |
Each of the other 400 Commander runs has 32 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 14 Commander VINs so far, most often 2006, 2008, 2007 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Jeep Commander the gap between build years is 8.8×: a 2006 car draws 12.3 complaints per run, a 2010 one 1.4.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43 | 30 | — | |
| 2009 | 53 | 29 | — | |
| 2008 | 397 | 103 | 16 | |
| 2007 | 879 | 158 | 20 | |
| 2006 | 1507 | 123 | 66 |
Heaviest year here is 2006 at 12.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2010 at 1.4.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 42% of everything Jeep Commander owners report: Electrical System, 1,423 of 2,879 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 | 13 | |
| Power Train | 16 | 4 | |
| Engine | 11 | 3 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 1 | |
| Structure | 4 | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 3 | |
| Steering | 8 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 14 recall campaigns on the Jeep Commander; the 6 below cover build years 2006 to 2010. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 13V175000 | Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) | 2006–2010 |
| 09E039000 | Suspension | 2006–2009 |
| 07V415000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 2007–2008 |
| 07V434000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 2006–2007 |
| 14V438000 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 2006–2007 |
| 10V009000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2010 |
13V175000 was opened in 2013 on cars built from 2006: 7 years on the road before the recall.
The Commander against its rivals
The Commander draws 7 complaints per production run; the GMC Envoy 5.4, the Dodge Nitro 4.2 and the Suzuki XL7 1.6. That is the highest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Commander | 2,879 | 412 | 3.5% | |
| GMC Envoy | 2,599 | 483 | 5.5% | |
| Dodge Nitro | 1,207 | 288 | 3.6% | |
| Suzuki XL7 | 51 | 31 | 21.6% |
How serious were they
Of the 2,879 reports on the Jeep Commander, 3.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Jeep Commander | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2,879 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 102 (3.5%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 26 (0.9%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 84 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 40% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Jeep Commander share of that is 2,879 complaints over 412 runs, 0.26% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Jeep Commander VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2,879 NHTSA complaints from 412 Commander runs and 14 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Commander production run has the most complaints?
1J8HG48N46C, a 2006 build, with 44 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical Commander run has 7.
Which Commander years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2006 is heaviest at 12.3 complaints per run and 2010 lightest at 1.4.
Does the Commander get more complaints than the GMC Envoy?
Yes: 7 complaints per production run for the Commander against 5.4 for the GMC Envoy.
How many Commander complaints involve a crash?
3.5% of 2,879 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 26 involved a fire.
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