Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Jeep Commander owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. While traveling approximately 25 MPH, another vehicle swerved in front of the contact's vehicles at a higher rate of speed without warning. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the other vehicle from the front. The air bags did not deploy, the power steering failed, and the vehicle stalled. Several attempts had to be made in order to restart the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash and lower back pains, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed to determine the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. In addition, the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, due to the parts not being available, the contact was unable to receive the repair for months. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. Updated 09/18/15
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and caused the contact to lose control. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the crash occurred before the notice was received. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. While driving 30 MPH and proceeding to make a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle felt as if it would stall. The contact crashed the vehicle into a gate. The air bags failed to deploy. There was no police report filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Jeep Commander. While driving at 55 MPH, a tree was in the road that caused the contact to veer off the road and into a ditch. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head and left shoulder that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while it was parked. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a short in the driver side air bag wiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
NHTSA recall number: 14v-438 recall date: September 3, 2014 manufacturer recall number: p41 "summary: some Jeep Commander and Jeep grand cherokee vehicles May experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving. Safety risk: this May result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicles safety features including the frontal airbags. Remedy: Chrysler intends to repair vehicles free of charge (parts and labor). However, the part required to provide a permanent remedy for this condition is currently not available. Chrysler is making every effort to provide the part as quickly as possible. Recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available" I have had several incidents where all electrical other than the power train fails, including air-conditioning. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the passenger side air bags deployed without warning or impact. The air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where pictures were taken; however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact would have to wait for a safety investigator. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the investigation. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000. Updated 09/20/16 also, the windows would no longer roll down and the lock no longer worked to open the hatch. The consumer stated there was no word as to when a safety investigator was coming to inspect the vehicle. Updated 10/05/16.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander 4x4. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the passenger side of the vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle swung around and was hit head on. The front and side air bags failed to deploy. The dashboard crumbled into pieces. The driver and passenger side seat belt pretensioners failed to deploy. The driver and passengers sustained injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer examined the vehicle and concluded that the impact speed was not high enough for the air bags to deploy. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, the turn signals malfunctioned intermittently and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 70 MPH, the passenger's side side-curtain air bag inadvertently deployed without the vehicle being involved in a crash. After the failure, several electronic gauges inside the vehicle ceased to operate. The cause of the failures were not determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer north side Jeep located at 812 northside dr, summersville, wv 26651, were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Airbag complaints in other Commander years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Jeep Commander?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Jeep Commander, 2% of the model year's 1,035 complaints. The component named most often is side/window (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Jeep Commander airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2007 Jeep Commander, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Jeep Commander airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 90,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 8 crashes, 1 fire and 11 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.