COMPARISON · THE SHOWDOWN
OPEN LABOR PROJECT
VEHICLE A
▼
Jeep
Commander
3.7L V6
VS
VEHICLE B
▼
Jeep
Commander
2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel TD380
Real labor data. Real maintenance costs. Real recall counts. No subscription, no paywall — free for every wrench-turner.
01
Specifications
Year
2010
2026
Engine
3.7L V6
2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel TD380
Drivetrain
FWD
—
Transmission
automatic
automatic
Fuel
gas
diesel
04
Cost of Ownership
5-Year Maintenance
$13,483
0.22 $/mi
★ WINNER
5-Year Maintenance
$9,218
0.15 $/mi
🏆
ADVANTAGEJeep Commander — Saves you $4,265 over 5 years (32% less in routine maintenance labor)
Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.
05
Maintenance Breakdown
Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.
3.7L V6 Catastrophic Engine Failure (Cylinder Head/Block Cracking)
— hrs$3,900 / 5yr
— hrs
Oil & filter change
0.3 hrs$1,020 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$966 / 5yr
Tire rotation
0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr
Transfer Case NV140 Chain Stretch and Failure
— hrs$1,050 / 5yr
— hrs
Front brake pads
1.0 hrs$460 / 5yr
1.4 hrs$580 / 5yr
Rear brake pads
1.0 hrs$440 / 5yr
1.4 hrs$560 / 5yr
Differential fluid
1.0 hrs$380 / 5yr
1.2 hrs$440 / 5yr
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure (Coolant-ATF Contamination)
— hrs$650 / 5yr
— hrs
Brake fluid flush
0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr
0.9 hrs$300 / 5yr
Wiper blades
0.2 hrs$240 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr
12V battery
0.3 hrs$245 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$275 / 5yr
Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Deterioration
— hrs$488 / 5yr
— hrs
Cabin air filter
0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr
Intake manifold gasket
4.5 hrs$230 / 5yr
3.5 hrs$185 / 5yr
Water pump
3.2 hrs$210 / 5yr
2.9 hrs$194 / 5yr
Fuel filter
0.3 hrs$150 / 5yr
0.6 hrs$240 / 5yr
TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failures
— hrs$385 / 5yr
— hrs
Oxygen sensor
1.5 hrs$173 / 5yr
1.7 hrs$188 / 5yr
Coolant flush
0.8 hrs$170 / 5yr
0.9 hrs$185 / 5yr
Oil pan gasket
3.5 hrs$144 / 5yr
4.0 hrs$163 / 5yr
Spark plugs
1.5 hrs$305 / 5yr
— hrs
Valve cover gasket
2.5 hrs$174 / 5yr
1.7 hrs$126 / 5yr
Engine air filter
0.2 hrs$120 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$150 / 5yr
Alternator
1.2 hrs$120 / 5yr
1.7 hrs$139 / 5yr
Serpentine belt
0.5 hrs$110 / 5yr
0.7 hrs$140 / 5yr
Power steering flush
0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr
0.6 hrs$110 / 5yr
Starter motor
1.2 hrs$76 / 5yr
1.7 hrs$91 / 5yr
PCV valve
0.3 hrs$65 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr
Rear Liftgate Support Struts and Latch Failure
— hrs$146 / 5yr
— hrs
Thermostat
1.2 hrs$77 / 5yr
0.9 hrs$61 / 5yr
Ignition coil
0.8 hrs$80 / 5yr
— hrs
06
Active Recalls
Open NHTSA Recalls
4
4 open
★ WINNER
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
🏆
ADVANTAGEJeep Commander — 4 fewer open recalls from the NHTSA
07
Fluid Capacities
Jeep Commander
brake · Mopar DOT 4 Brake Fluid
coolant13.00 qt · Mopar OAT Coolant (Purple)
engine_oil6.50 qt · Mopar 5W-20 Synthetic Blend
power_steering1.00 qt · Mopar ATF+4
transmission_auto10.00 qt · Mopar ATF+4
washer3.50 qt · Windshield Washer Fluid
Jeep Commander
brake · FMVSS 116 DOT 4
coolant7.50 qt · MS-12106
engine_oil5.50 qt · API CK-4
power_steering · N/A
transmission_auto10.00 qt · MS-9602
washer3.50 qt · All-season or winter-rated
08
The Verdict
🏆
THE WINNER
2026 Jeep Commander
2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel TD380
- Jeep Commander is cheaper to maintain (saves ~$4,265 over 5 years)
- Jeep Commander has 4 fewer open NHTSA recalls
Based on objective maintenance and recall data. Driving feel, looks, brand loyalty, and ownership experience are separate (and very valid) considerations.
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