2007 JEEP COMMANDER HAS STALLING PROBLEMS. IT HAS BEEN QUITTING UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING STEERING AND BRAKES TO GO OUT. VERY CLOSE TO HAVING A HEAD ON COLLISION IN AN INTERSECTION AND OTHER CLOSE CALLS. DEALER HAS BEEN TRYING TO FIX FOR ALMOST 3 MONTHS. *TR
2007 jeep Commander engine problems
critical 229 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
229
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
2007 JEEP COMMANDER STALLS WITHOUT WARNING AT IDLE AND ROAD SPEEDS. *TR
Original owner of this vehicle. Has 73,000 on 5.7 hemi engine. Engine blew up on 12/25/2022. Only warning was the gauge went to overheat high red. Stopped vehicle, at fuel station and added more anti freeze. Gauge dropped to while normal range. Got back on highway drove 7 miles and enginle like came on and heat gauge went to high red then dropped to nothing. Got vehilcle off the road and it imme…
MY 2007 JEEP COMMANDER HAS STALLED AND LOST VARIOUS VEHICLE FUNCTIONS. THIS HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES WITH NO PRIOR WARNINGS FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I HAVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. MY COMMANDER HAS ONLY 33K MILES ON IT. THE DEALER SAID THE PROBLEM WAS SOME SORT OF "ELECTRONICS BOARD", THEY REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE JEEP HAS STALLED AGAIN AND NOW T…
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE ENGINE STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES IN A ROW. I HAD IT TESTED, AND THEY SAID IT WAS AN IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE. THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE DOES NOT EXIST ON THIS VEHICLE, BUT YET ITS THE ONLY CODE THAT IT IS GIVING OFF. I'M STILL HAVING STALLING ISSUES WHICH ARE DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT OF INTERSECTIONS. ANOTHER ISSUE THAT IS ONGOING THAT I'M HAVING, IS …
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED AND THE CAUSE OF FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NOT A FACTOR. WHILE DECELERATING, ALL OF THE INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLASHED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURES. AFTER THE FAILURE …
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2007 jeep Commander?
It's a serious issue. 229 complaints have been filed, including 1 reports involving a crash and 3 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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