Skip to content
Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2007 Jeep Commander Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
131about this part
Share
19%of 696 total for the year
Median mileage
66,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 131 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Jeep Commander, 19% of the 696 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Bought the car 5 months ago. I started my car to go to work, everything started on except the car. Took out the key and try to turn it back on, nothing. Later on the day, my husband turn the car on and it came back on. The next day, the car wouldn't start, but again the radio, the lights, windshield wipers are on, except the car.”

NHTSA complaint #10713793, filed 2015-04, 84,440 miles

“I purchasedmy 2007jeepcommander on august05,2013 with 117,578 miles on it. Within a week, I was driving approx. 30 mphwheninoticedthevehiclefeelinglike it had a hard time accelerating,whenitslowed down completely but did not shut off. Panicking, I kept pressingtheacceleratorandmovedtheshifter out of gear when the vehicle jerked and resumed back up to speed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10558730, filed 2014-01, 120,000 miles

“My service park assist light has been illuminating on and off for years. It will stall out of no where and nothing works. Today I was going up a hill and the same thing happened. I was told by the dealer it is my electronic shift module. They also told me that this is very common, almost all of these jeeps have to have this repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #10660254, filed 2014-11, 50,000 miles

“The engine warning light was been on and off for the last 2 years. We have changed-out o2 sensors and other fixes but the problem persisted. The issue was discovered by the local Jeep dealership: four of the bolts attaching the manifold onto the hemi 5.7l engine of our Commander were broken. The bolts and exhaust manifold gasket are being replaced - $642 cost.”

NHTSA complaint #10514139, filed 2013-05, 102,400 miles

“Driving at 70 MPH on tollway and vehicle stalled and steering wheel column locked up. This happened two days ago and is occurring more often. It is extremely dangerous because the steering wheel column locks as you are driving. It has happened four more times. I now do not want to drive the vehicle because I fear for the safety of myself and my daughter.”

NHTSA complaint #10451768, filed 2012-03, 74,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010511%
2009817%
2008309%
200713119%
200629518%

Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Commander

Electrical system
371 complaintsEngine
154 complaintsEngine cooling
87 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Commander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology