Bought this car used with 93k miles on in. From the beginning it has had significant electrical problems: radio fading out when hitting a bump in the road, when rolling up the windows, back up sensors gave out, dash gauges going haywire for no reason, CHECK TPM light on (new tires), water leaks inside and eventually shorting out the amp, etc., but at least it was running. Then one day, without hardly any warning, it overheated on the interstate, the timing chain slipped, ruined the motor and the battery (WTF???).

The battery alone cost over $200 just to be able to diagnose what the problem was. $4k later, the motor is working again (new engine, new timing chain, water pump, etc.), but it's spitting out a code p0430 that just won't go away no matter what. I try: was told it needs a new catalytic converter but I'm not sure that's the problem because the CE light goes off for days at a time by itself, and I don't want to invest in that costly fix without being sure.

Now the radiator is leaking causing overheating and I'm experiencing serious deja vu. Engine plus labor cost 3500, radio cost $500 to fix (new amp plus labor), TPM still not working right, bell dings, warning CHECK TPM comes off and on when changing speeds, but that "fix" cost me $140 parts & labor. Still working on the radiator fix, so far I'm in for $150, and at this point, unless someone can tell me something I can do to fix it myself, I feel like the back up sensor is a MINOR inconvenience that I'm just going to have to live with. SMH

What a money pit. Love the car (okay, love/hate), but these things very expensive to fix.

According to the NHTSA the recall covers "certain 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010". My guess is at the time they didn't think the problem affected 4-wheel drive vehicles, expand the recall! The sites below actually manage your complaint in ways that allow useful statistics and they report dangerous trends to the authorities. Law firms often contact these sites for help with Class Action lawsuits. Make sure to file your complaint on all three sites:

1. File your complaint on CarComplaints.com: http://www.carcomplaints.com/addreport.shtml

2. Notify the Center for Auto Safety: http://www.autosafety.org/fileacomplaint

3. Report a Safety Concern to the NHTSA: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

Before I begin we also own a Chrysler 300. the headlights, blinkers, windshield wipers, radio are not working in our 2008 Jeep Commander. Oh yea, did I mention the engine is stalling? We found a recall that said there was a recall on certain VINs on the 2008 Commander for electrical system failures. Our truck is doing exactly what the recall describes and it says that it can be serious if not repaired because we could crash. We called the Chrysler corporation and asked if this would be covered on recall. After several days of no response from them we finally got in contact with a "caseworker" that said "NO". He said even though our vehicle is doing exactly what the recall details they wont cover it because our mileage is too high. We were outraged, we argued back and forth, and this guy was so rude! We told him we could crash and he was like "So, that's not our fault." We explained that a 2 year old vehicle should not be having this problem, and he says," oh well, it happens" we will NEVER NEVER NEVER buy another Chrysler product, we are telling everyone we know about this experience, we are posting on every blog possible, and filing a consumer complaint. Chrysler must be just like Toyota, they could care less about the consumer and selling quality products. Chrysler, you deserve to go under.