AT INTERMITTENT TIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD DELAY UPON PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AND NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. IT WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVICED AFTER THE TRANSMISSION REVERTED TO "SAFE MODE" WHILE DRIVING. DEALER RESET THE SYSTEM. ACCELERATION AND SHIFTING PROBLEMS CONTINUED UNTIL "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED TOGETHER WITH THE "SERVICE PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM" MESSAGE. WERE INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE A…
2007 Jeep Commander powertrain problems
moderate 201 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
201
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I WAS PULLING OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY. AS I GOT UP TO AROUND 15 MPH, ALL THE SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHTS LIT UP ,AROUND PARK, NEUTRAL, DRIVE AND REVERSE. MY ACCELERATION CUT OFF. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE PAST, MAYBE, 20 MPH. THE RPMS WOULD GO UP, WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE. I HAD CARS COMING UP FAST BEHIND ME AND I COULDN'T GO ANY FASTER OR PULL OFF, TILL THE NEXT TURN OFF. ALSO, IF I'M PULLING OUT, F…
2007 JEEP COMMANDER ENGINE STALL IN STOP AND IN FREEWAY AT 65MPH OUT OF THE BLUE COULD BARELY DRIVE IT ALMOST CAUSED US TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO PULL OVER MULTIPLE TIMES. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2007 Jeep Commander?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 201 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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