10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,210 miles

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problem #171

Jun 182019

Commander

  • miles
ABS brake slip control lights stay

- Efland, NC, USA

problem #170

Mar 022019

Commander

  • 200,000 miles
Jeep will not start. It displays transmission over temp for a split second as you turn on the key. The Jeep sat overnight in the driveway before trying to start it the next morning, and it did not start.

- Newaygo, MI, USA

problem #169

Dec 122018

Commander

  • 61,000 miles
I bought my vehicle at a Nissan dealership and didn't know that it leaked into the cabin on the driver's side foot well because of the drain tubes for the sunroof. I took it in they said it was fixed but the very next time it rained it was soaked again and by then I found out what is really going on with the vehicle. It's not that I don't want to be a good consumer and not make any waves, but I don't want to keep paying for a leaking vehicle, and don't know what to do. What happens if I go to step out of the vehicle and slip and fall, I have feet ankle problems as it is and it's detrimental to my health should that happen.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #168

Dec 112018

Commander

  • 152,364 miles
Tamara recall the Jeep will cut off randomly while driving down the road. It will also make attempts to cut off while driving at 60 mph and below. The esp light and traction control light will come on. Once able to get the Jeep stopped with out getting in an accident it will restart and all lights will go off. This has happened now 3 times with in 4 days with it cutting completely off and 5 times trying to while driving. The 1st time it was on a highway going about 50 miles and hour. The 2nd time I was getting off the interstate while going around a curve going about 30 miles an hr. The 3rd time I was doing 35 miles an hr on a busy street. The times that it has attempted to shut off but didn't I was going between 45 and 60 miles an hr. This is unsafe for anyone to be driving and have happen. It can cause me to have accident and or to cause a accident. This can cause serious harm and loss of life. I am not sure if it is the ignition switch or an issue with the motor or wiring. Something is wrong. I see on other forums that I am not the only one having this issue. I have contacted the dealership that I have recently purchased this Jeep from I am scared to drive it. I am in fear for myself and kids and others.

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #167

Oct 142018

Commander

  • 126,000 miles
Tranfercase shifted into nuetral while driving down the highway then back to drive jerking the gears and gears are now popping while accelerating.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

problem #166

Jul 242018

Commander

  • 36,000 miles
Leaking water through side driver handle also carpets soaked when rains. Has been happening through the years. Safety issue now I believe is affecting my electical in door panel. Passenger door window will not work from drivers side.now leaking from light fixture. Will it affect any other electrical in the future" when Jeep was new door hinge was replaced rusted out. Need it done again. This is not normal maintenance to replace hinges. The door sounds like its going to crack in half when opening and closing. Wouldnt be suprised if it fell off. Its the same side as the leaks. Im putting todays date because its all the time. Also ive read there is a class action suit for the sunroof. But not vehicles before 2009? all recalls and suits match my situations but my VIN # doesnt come up?" not right at all. There are so many flaws in this Jeep but what im complaining about is serious.

- Berlin, CT, USA

problem #165

Apr 012018

Commander

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While the vehicle was stationary, the key became stuck in the ignition. In addition, the air bag, ABS, and traction control indicators illuminated. Napleton's river oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in lansing, Illinois was made aware of the failure and replaced the ignition switch and the ignition key. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- South Holland, IL, USA

problem #164

Jul 282017

Commander

  • 91,000 miles
For some reason off and on since we have owned the Jeep bought it new we have had occurrences when the vehicle wouldn't start. Just in 2016 we had to replace the solenoid and the starter. Now in 2017 having to do it again. The problem is when the solenoid gets to hot the truck doesn't want to start after running for a while. And also having issues with the esp bas lights coming on which has to be electrical. I was told to contact you since many other Chrysler owners and Jeep owners have had the same issues. Thank you

- Rochester, IN, USA

problem #163

Jul 152015

Commander

  • 80,000 miles
Water damage coming through and ruined all the speakers and amplifier. A common problem with the Jeep Commander. Rain caused the damage, also mold on the roof of the car from the water damage.

- Silverdale, WA, USA

problem #162

May 122017

Commander

  • 99,000 miles
2008 Jeep Commander safety issue where it completely looses all electrical and motor systems while driving or idling. It stalls out only at low RPM or when shifting from first to second gear. I lost all systems including steering, brakes, and hazard lights. This happened to me several times in the past week nearly causing an accident. Dealership and private auto mechanic could not diagnose and it leaves no system events. I contacted Chrysler to see if this was related to an earlier model Commander recall with the exact same problem and they grew angry with me and hung up.

- Holland, MI, USA

problem #161

Jan 202017

Commander

  • 112,000 miles
My Jeep Liberty limited manufactured Oct 23 2007 reference to 14V567000 Jeep vehicles April 3 2007 to May 12 2008 ignition key (fobik) (exactly what is happening to my car) the ignition key (fobik) may not return to the "on" position after being rotated to the "start" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "run" position to the "accessory" or "off" ignition position, turning off the engine. This has been happening off and on for more then 3 months now. Consequence summary: The ignition stays between "start" and "on" positions causes loss of certain electrical functions. Engines stops, stater continues running, all the dash lights go on and etc. Talking with Chrysler today have yet to add Jeep 2008 limited Liberty to their recall list. I'm would like to have my car added to list if the government needs to this serious problems. The discussing part it is my fault if any serious accidents happens and I did not have Chrysler do required repairs with charging me for it. My problem with this any repair record of could be lost. ( this seems to be the trend with serious problems )

- Schererville, IN, USA

problem #160

Jan 092017

Commander 4WD 8-cyl

  • 107,000 miles
After receiving N23 recall and other software updates (P73) the 4 wheel drives system disables at random. This has to be repaired at dealer. Error code points to shift actuator, but in reality it is software. If errors are cleared parts function fine. Loss of 4 wheel drive can be a life threatening. Since most of the time 4 wheel drive is needed is when not near help. My vehicle has been having this issue ongoing since 2013. Chrysler has been contacted since 2014 with starcases. Issue has yet to be resolved. Latest break down left me stranded while on vacation and having to pay for repairs. The 4 wheel drive shifting fails randomly, it can be while driving or stationary. It can happen when trying to engage 4 wheel drive or just driving down street and service 4WD system warning comes on. Error can be corrected sometimes by pulling fuse for final drive control module other times requires dealer to reapply software flash. Some dealers refuse to try this and just proceed to charge to replace shift actuator motor. Started in 2013-14, ongoing most recent failure 1/9/2017 reference: www.jeepforum.com/forum/F777/N23-recall-issue-no-4-low-1561787/ www.jeepgarage.org/F5/N23-recall-finally-solved-88314.html https://www.facebook.com/Jeep/posts/10151875332502449 www.jeepforum.com/forum/F777/N23-recall-issue-no-4-low-survey-1873090/

- Kingman, AZ, USA

problem #159

Sep 162016

Commander

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving various speeds, the radio continuously turned on and off, the sun roof became inoperable, and the vehicle would not accelerate above 2 mph. When the contact attempted to accelerate, the vehicle nearly stalled and caused the service park assist, air bag, ebs, and traction control indicators to illuminate. The contact managed to pull over and shut off the vehicle for approximately five minutes. When the vehicle was restarted, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #158

Sep 062016

Commander

  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system, ignition). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 103,000.

- Selah, WA, USA

problem #157

Aug 042016

Commander

  • 98,402 miles
The ignition would not turn off and let the key fob be removed. We finally had to have it towed to the dealership as the key would not do anything. Could not get the key to turn on in order to put the Commander in any gear in order for it to be placed on the flatbed. The win module had to be replaced and new keys bought. I do see where the win module is on recall but not the VIN # of my 2008 Commander.

- Grand Haven, MI, USA

problem #156

Jun 062016

Commander

  • 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. After the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system), it failed to start. In addition, the keys failed to lock or unlock the doors. "bad key" was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the keys needed to be replaced. The keys were replaced, but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #155

Mar 102015

Commander

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- White Plains, NY, USA

problem #154

Nov 012014

Commander

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V5670000 (electrical system) was received in November of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 06/14/16 the part was replaced under warranty. Updated 06/20/16.

- Newton, AL, USA

problem #153

Apr 162014

Commander

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #152

Jan 152015

Commander 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 05/20/16 updated 11/21/2017

- Bluffton, SC, USA

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