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2010 Jeep Commander: common problems and reliability
One of the better Commander years.
45 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2010 Commander?The 2010 Jeep Commander has 45 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2010 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Jeep Commander vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Commander years only. How we score it
Is 2010 a good year for the Commander?
Across the 5 Commander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 45 (2010) to 1,782 (2006). With 45 complaints, the 2010 Commander sits below the model's median of 437.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2010 Commander
power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Campaign 13V175000Chrysler 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.
electrical system:ignition:module
Campaign 10V200000CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
equipment
Campaign 10V085000CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THEY MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED REAR TRACK BAR.
service brakes, hydraulic
Campaign 10V009000CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Commander. See the full Commander owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Commander listings typically run $5,900–$8,997 across 2006 to 2010 model years.
Other Commander model years
Compare every Commander year side by side to see how 2010 ranks against the rest.
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