Jeep Commander
5 model years from 2006 to 2010, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2010
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 5.7L 8-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 16–16 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (662)
The 2010 Commander in brief
The 2010 Jeep Commander is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (5.7L 8-cyl and 3.7L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 110-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,199 lb (4dr SUV 4WD Limited).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway), 23% worse than the 2010 SUV - average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,200 a year in fuel.
It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Jeep Commander has 5 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2010.
Its most efficient year was 2010 at 16 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 16 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (936), engine (282), power train (171).
2010 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 6 campaigns and 1,425 owner complaints.
How the 2006 Commander compares
The 2006 Jeep Commander is a SUV - offered with 3 engines (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 110-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,784 lb (4dr SUV 4WD).
2010 Commander pros & cons
Full 2010 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 23% below the 2010 SUV - average of 20.7 MPG.
Commander changes by model year
- 2010
- Engine dropped: 4.7L 8-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | 16 MPG | 188.6 in | 5,199 lb | Not rated | 4 | 27 |
| 2009 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 188.6 in | 5,128 lb | Not rated | 1 | 39 |
| 2008 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 188.6 in | 5,128 lb | Not rated | 2 | 261 |
| 2007 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 188.6 in | 5,046 lb | Not rated | 2 | 436 |
| 2006 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 188.6 in | 4,784 lb | Not rated | 2 | 662 |
Alternatives to the 2010 Commander
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | 15 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2010 Toyota RAV4 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 14 |
| 2010 Toyota 4Runner | 20 MPG | Not rated | 12 |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander | 26 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 18 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jeep. How we calculate this →