10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 76,482 miles
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Was driving cars engine started shaking was stalling losing power in the middel of the road engine light came on we barely male the car home it was stalling out happend only less than 5 miles from home put code reader on vehicle had 5 codes one was Power train and other spark plug ect going out dealer ship they had it towed the tow truck driver couldn't get the 2 front tires to move took him 2 hrs finally he told me he had to remove my drive shaft to tow it the dealer ship cleared the codes told me nothing is wrong with the vehicle and I have to come get it and drive it home 1 hr 30 min from there I am not willing to do that it's unsafe also they sold it to me with broken seat belts and a water leak that flood in entire front of the car so now my car is sitting there and I have no help on this.they refuse to fix anything except the seat belts and won't tow it back to me.
- Cookeville, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that occasionally while driving 35 -?" 65 MPH, the vehicle would shake and hesitate. The vehicle also lost power steering and braking functionality and stalled with an audible tone. There were no warning lights illuminated. On another occasion the vehicle lost motive power and was struck by the vehicle in the rear. There was no physical damage to the vehicle and there was no injury sustained. The police were not notified and both vehicles were able to drive away from the scene. On another occasion the vehicle stalled and was towed to the residence; then towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed however, the contact was unaware of the results or if the vehicle was repaired. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Florence, AL, USA
I have had a problem with transmission over temp car will not start have to let sit for 20 to 30 mins
- Fort Smith, AR, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and seized. Also, the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed by an independent towing company to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and gear shifter needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced, but the gear shifter was not. The failure recurred. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13V175000 (power train, electrical system) as the possible cause of the failure. Motor world Toyota (150 motorworld drive, wilkes-barre, pa 18702, 570-846-4098) was contacted about the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,242.
- Larksville, PA, USA
When it rains my control panel goes haywire and I've lost function of a brake light. The truck is stuck in 4th gear and sounds like the frame is going to rip out every time it jumps. Losing power controls ie windows and things of that nature. I have 5 children, youngest being 8months. I'm a retired army disabled cavalry scout veteran. I don't care about my personal info. I can't get [xxx] done cause some potato head sold me a lemon. I'm tired of getting treated like [xxx] after the [xxx] I've endured for americans that thrive off getting over on people. I'm done this is [xxx]! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Sherwood, AR, USA
Transmission over temp, gear shift control module fail again.
- Westminster, CO, USA
First my gauge cluster just goes crazy parked or even while driving it. Now I just drove it down the road and it is stuck in 4th gear will not go into any other gear!
- Cromwell, IN, USA
Takata recall I was driving along as normal on the city street with minimal and my vehicle cut off on its own. It will not turn over or even try to turn over.
- Southport, FL, USA
Our 2007 Jeep Commander has had a recurring issue for over a year while in operation whether in motion or stationary, vehicle will shut off randomly. When you attempt to restart the vehicle, it starts right back up again. The random vehicle shutdowns take place in all driving conditions and regardless of uphill or downhill driving. Brought the Jeep Commander to the Jeep dealership and they replaced the ignition switch as part of a recall. This did not resolve the problem at all and the dealership was unable to figure out causes for random stalling even when the Commander failed during testing with technicians. I replaced virtually every sensor I could imagine including, throttle position sensor and idle air control sensor, egr, map sensor, air intake sensor and the PCM. No luck, we have the same random stalling and the procedure is, restart the vehicle in neutral for recovery while in motion. The restart does not fail, but the random stalling continues sometimes five or six times on a 100 mile trip. This is dangerous and can get someone or their family killed.
- Temecula, CA, USA
Like countless other owners of this vehicle form years 2006-2007, the "transmission over temperature" light has been going on and off for years. I've spend over $1500 on repair for all things surrounding the transmission, only for the light to continue to come on. Some people have even noted that they were stranded for hours due to this - it's obviously not just one person's experience with the car, and a quick glance online will show the depths of issues people are having with the transmission and the light on this vehicle.
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
The U-joints are worn and there is no replacement joints. It is a dealer item and need to get a new drive shaft for the front and rear on a 4X4 Jeep Commander.you notice the vibration on the steering wheel in different speeds due to the bad U-joints.
- Weslaco, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to start the vehicle intermittently. In addition, the vehicle was able to shift gears without the key. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V175000 (electrical system, power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
- Houston, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. All the gear selections illuminated on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine, radiator, spark plugs, and multiple parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The VIN was later included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
My 2007 Jeep Commander is stalling and shutting off while in park and while driving regardless of speed. It has been diagnosed at a Jeep dealership and they say the fuel pump is bad though are unsure if that will fix the problem.
- Florence, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was able to restart after the first attempt, but the failure recurred several times. The contact stated that the transmission warning light was still illumniated after the vehicle restarted. The manufacturer was not notified and no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 103,000.
- Montgomery, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a clicking sound. The transmission overheated, check gauges, and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the PCM was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After the failures, the vehicle was remedied under NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system:ignition:switch); however, the vehicle would not start. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 08V203000 (power train), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
- Houston, TX, USA
While in motion on an interstate, going about 70 mph the vehicle began to decelerate. The electrical warning panel flickered. When the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle would only go 30 mph with accelerator pedal depressed completely. Needing to get off of interstate, the vehicle continued to only go 30 mph on a city street. Occasionally, the vehicle would shake, jerk, and the electrical warning panel would flicker. Transmission over temp warning light then came on. Took vehicle to a transmission repair shop. Unable to put vehicle in reverse, vehicle will not respond. Waiting to be inspected to determine the problem.
- Sissonville, WV, USA
I have a 2007 Jeep same engine and trans, it is doing same think as the 2006 recall is expressing. All I get from dealer is they can find nothing wrong. I can't get them to help me with anything. If you search the web you will see this is a big issue on the 2007 Jeep also. I was very close to getting into a crash today. This is the 4th time it has happened. Recall number: 08V203000recall date: 05/06/2008 component: Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, PCM) problem summary: Chrysler is recalling 24,461 my 2006 Jeep Commander vehicles equipped with 4.7L V8 engines. The powertrain control module (PCM) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. Consequence: This could cause a crash without warning. What owners should do: Dealers will reprogram the PCM software in all 4.7L engine equipped my 2006 Jeep Commanders built prior to January 11, 2006. The recall began on May 19, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Green Cove Springs, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the converter and the transmission were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that smoke was entering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the details of the diagnosis were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
- Gaithersburg, MD, USA
- Kalispell, MT, USA