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2010 Jeep Commander Problems

Compared with other Jeep Commander years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2009

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
45filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
74,500miles, 34 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Jeep Commander (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 2010 Jeep Commander. The part named most often is electrical system, with 18 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine (14) and brakes (5). 34 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 74,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 51 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the module and 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Jeep Commander model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seat belts (2), Body and structure (2), Suspension (2), Wheels (2), Other or unknown (1), Seats (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 to the front and rear axles as needed.”

NHTSA complaint #10563803, filed 2014-02, 70,100 miles

Engine: “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 obviously cannot steer during the process, and have, at least four times, been making a left-hand turn across traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #10819246, filed 2016-01, 60,000 miles

Brakes: “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. About 9 miles away, and it shut down 6 more times at various speeds. Dealer does not know what's wrong and is waiting until monday to get a response from chrysler head quarters.”

NHTSA complaint #10660344, filed 2014-11, 85,012 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and proceeded to stall. The failure recurred various times at speeds below 40 MPH. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system , power train) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10542716, filed 2013-09, 87,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

29% of the 34 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 101,000 miles.

3%0–1015%10–2512%25–5021%50–7518%75–10032%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (34 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 74,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Jeep Commander. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Commander · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——3 · 27.9% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Jeep Commander version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Commander 2WD3.7L 6-cyl5-speed automatic152016$4,200
Commander 2WD5.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic142016$4,200
Commander 4WD3.7L 6-cyl5-speed automatic141916$4,200
Commander 4WD5.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic131915$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 Jeep Commander → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 51 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 51 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jeep Commander

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20104574,5004—1650 · TypicalFalling
20094678,0002—1611 · FewerFalling
200832684,0004—15100 · MoreFalling
200769673,8005—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20061,63574,4845—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Jeep Commander model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Jeep Commander have?

NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 2010 Jeep Commander as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Jeep Commander is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 18 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine with 14.

Has the 2010 Jeep Commander been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Jeep Commander get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Jeep Commander (Commander 2WD, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Jeep Commander reported?

Among the 34 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 74,500 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 101,000 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.