DecodedCars2010 Jeep Commander
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2010 models.
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV 4WD Limited, 4dr SUV 4WD Sport
- Engines
- 5.7L 8-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 16 combined · 15 city / 20 hwy
- Length
- 188.6 in
- Curb weight
- 4,720–5,199 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns
Pros & cons
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.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 27 similar 2010 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
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.
What changed for 2010
- Engine dropped: 4.7L 8-cyl
Compared with 2009; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2009 Commander →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV 4WD Limited | 188.6 in | 74.8 in | 71.7 in | 109.8 in | 62.6 / 61.8 in | 5,199 lb | 51/49 |
| 4dr SUV 4WD Sport | 188.6 in | 74.8 in | 71.7 in | 109.8 in | 62.6 / 61.8 in | 4,720 lb | 51/49 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | -23% | $4,200 | 555 |
| Commander 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | -13% | $4,200 | 555 |
| Commander 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 16 | -23% | $4,200 | 555 |
| Commander 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | -18% | $4,450 | 592 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2010 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2010 Jeep Commander under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2010 SUV -s
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Jeep Commander (this car) | 16 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 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 |
Recalls (4)
Electrical System · May 7, 2013
NHTSA campaign 13V175000 · 295,345 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
Electrical System › Ignition › Module · May 11, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V200000 · 37,335 vehicles
- Problem
- CHRYSLER 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.
- Risk
- THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment · Mar 5, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V085000 · 3,465 vehicles
- Problem
- CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THEY MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED REAR TRACK BAR.
- Risk
- REDUCED VEHICLE STABILITY COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRACK BAR BUSHING RETAINING HOOP AND REPLACE THE REAR TRACK BAR IF ANY ARE FOUND TO BE MIS-POSITIONED. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 11, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V009000 · 20,045 vehicles
- Problem
- CHRYSLER 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.
- Risk
- THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
- Fix
- CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Not every 2010 Jeep Commander is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2010 Jeep Commander buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Engine — 10 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Electrical System — 10 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Wheels — 2 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 101,500 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2010 Jeep Commander. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Commander years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Commander | 16 | 188.6 in | Not rated | 1 | 39 |
| 2008 Commander | 16 | 188.6 in | Not rated | 2 | 261 |
| 2007 Commander | 16 | 188.6 in | Not rated | 2 | 436 |
| 2006 Commander | 16 | 188.6 in | Not rated | 2 | 662 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jeep. How we calculate this →