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2010 Jeep COMMANDER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2010 Jeep COMMANDER has 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 70. The most common issue is electrical problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: vehicle died on road, towed to shop they could not find error, they updated the computer. released vehicle back to me. began dieing on road, lost steering, lost brakes, unsure if lights worked. limped back to dealer. dealer finally reported that it was a bad wiring harness connection to the igni. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports

70

Total Complaints

4

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

19 complaints
27%
  • • VEHICLE DIED ON ROAD, TOWED TO SHOP THEY COULD NOT FIND ERROR, THEY UPDATED THE COMPUTER. RELEASED VEHICLE BACK TO ME. BEGAN DIEING ON ROAD, LOST STEERING, LOST BRAKES, UNSURE IF LIGHTS WORKED. LIMPED BACK TO DEALER. DEALER FINALLY REPORTED THAT IT WAS A BAD WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION TO THE IGNI
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS RESISTANT TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO REMOVE THE FUSE IN ORDER TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE KEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONT
  • • TL* 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)
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“VEHICLE DIED ON ROAD, TOWED TO SHOP THEY COULD NOT FIND ERROR, THEY UPDATED THE COMPUTER. RELEASED VEHICLE BACK TO ME. BEGAN DIEING ON ROAD, LOST STEERING, LOST BRAKES, UNSURE IF LIGHTS WORKED. LIMPED BACK TO DEALER. DEALER FINALLY REPORTED THAT IT WAS A BAD WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION TO THE IGNI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Jeep COMMANDER

Based on 53 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 70K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
8
30-60K
10
60-100K
23
100-150K
12
150-200K
0
200K+
0

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 70K mi · 14 reports
0-30K
2
30-60K
2
60-100K
5
100-150K
5
150-200K
0
200K+
0

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 75K mi · 5 reports
0-30K
0
30-60K
1
60-100K
4
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 75K mi · 5 reports
0-30K
0
30-60K
1
60-100K
4
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

ENGINE

Later than typicalmedian 62K mi · 13 reports
0-30K
3
30-60K
2
60-100K
3
100-150K
5
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (4)

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)07/05/2013

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.

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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Jeep COMMANDER

Live EIA prices
Per year
$3,001
Per month
$250
Per mile
25.0¢
MPG
16
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$3,429/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$2,401/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Jeep COMMANDER

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,494
Full coverage / month
$125
Liability only / year
$639
vs US avg
-11%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.85x
= Full coverage estimate$1494

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Jeep COMMANDER Service Intervals

Oil change
8K mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation
8K mi
Brake fluid
36 months
Transmission fluid
60K mi
Engine coolant
100K mi
Spark plugs
100K mi
Cabin air filter
24K mi
Engine air filter
30K mi
Differential (AWD/4WD)
20K mi

4WD Wrangler/Gladiator have shorter transfer case + differential intervals if off-roaded frequently.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Jeep New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
3 yr / 36K mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Jeep. If you're buying a used 2010 COMMANDER, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Jeep dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
STEERING(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 70 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: VEHICLE DIED ON ROAD, TOWED TO SHOP THEY COULD NOT FIND ERROR, THEY UPDATED THE COMPUTER. RELEASED VEHICLE BACK TO ME. BEGAN DIEING ON ROAD, LOST STEERING, LOST BRAKES, UNSURE IF LIGHTS WORKED. LIMPED BACK TO DEALER. DEALER FINALLY REPORTED THAT IT WAS A BAD WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION TO THE IGNI

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: 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 INCR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BRAKES: TL* 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 ACCELER

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    TRANSMISSION: TL* 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)

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Jeep dealer
  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Jeep COMMANDER — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2010
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
70
Recalls
4
Fire reports
3
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
70

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