Door Lock & Latch complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (door latches, locks, hood and tailgate latches).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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.
Door lock actuator failed on driver's side front door. Door now makes a duck call/ buzz everytime it locks. Upon research this is a common problem with commanders and a recall should be required to fix this issue.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while trying to enter the vehicle, the rear door handles were inoperable. The contact stated that the doors could only be opened from inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,700.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle on several occasions, the interior door handles failed intermittently to unlock the doors. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Orlando Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram located at 4101 west colonial dr. Orlando, fl 32808 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Commander years have door lock & latch problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2006 (48) model years. Door Lock & Latch complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 2006.
Is there a recall for Jeep Commander door lock & latch problems?
No. NHTSA lists no locks & latches recall for any Jeep Commander model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Jeep Commander door lock & latch problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 76,000 miles; 22% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the doors › latch (24 mentions).
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.