10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 78,705 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the ABS, Traction Control, Check Engine, and ESP BAS warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, on some occasions while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the driver's seat, causing the seat to vibrate. The contact stated that she also observed oil under the oil filter when she inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted but the warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,948.
- Traverse City, MI, USA
Engine stalling with absolutely no warning/check engine lights at highway speeds between 55mph to 65mph
- Lindenhurst, NY, USA
The jeep randomly stutters, surges, and dies at the light. The brake light comes on and off and the brakes also feel like they stutter and/or shake when pressing on the pedal break.
- Houston , TX, USA
Woke up and it wouldn-??t crank, been driving it every day, Ignition module front control module May be bad like stated in the recall, won-??t turn over or crank, transmission input output sensors idk maybe transmission module, wouldn-??t go over 40 I-??m wondering if my Jeep has problems like stated in the recall. Technicians at James Ceranti Chrysler dodge Jeep says it-??s electrical
- Birmingham , AL, USA
The Vehicle will completely shut down (stall) randomly while driving in motion. This happens randomly but consistently. This has happened while driving on highways in speeds of excess of 55mph and on other roads going as slow as 10mph or while in reverse. When this happens, the oil light and Check engine light come on and the vehicle locks up with no power steering. The vehicle will start back up again after a few seconds when you turning the key.
- Mason, OH, USA
This vehicle won't start and I guess it has a starter problem. That happening all the the time.
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
The car stalls all the time. Driving and it will just stop on a dime.
- Vincent, OH, USA
My Commander will simply shut off while at speeds and or idling...very scary vary dangerous. Sometimes it will start right back up, but most wont start at all. I have had to tow it away. Luckily I have been able to manage shut offs...but I have no confidence in this vehicle anymore. Don't want to put kids in with me or tow anything or even just drive it. There are no codes, or explanation to it from my mechanic...mystery. It's currently not starting now and kind of done with this issue. Chrysler...this needs a fix badly!
- Bracebridge, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. When the vehicle was started, the pin, valve, and engine detached without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the manufacturer. The contact also called a repair shop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 162,000.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
Fuel tank where filler hose connects has started to leak when I fill tank. Also exhaust manifold bolts are made so small and weak that they brake and dealer keeps telling customers that engine noise of knocking is normal on Commander.
- Goodyear, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to alberic coln Chrysler (551 marginal jf kennedy, san juan, 00920, puerto rico, +1 787-793-2223) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed new spark plugs. The contact mentioned that new spark plugs were installed a month ago. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
- Tyler, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving above 40 mph, the speed suddenly reduced and the check engine warning sensor remained illuminated. In addition, the front driver's seat would erroneously change positions while operating the vehicle. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Moyock, NC, USA
"takata recall" I own a 2008 Jeep Commander with a 3.7 liter engine. I always made my oil change at 50,000 miles or 6 months intervals. I have learned that Jeep Chrysler and Dodge vehicles produced from 2005 to 2012 all have the same problem of the oil pickup tube not working properly or gets clogged with slim so tht no engine oil reaches the pistons and cylinder head. While driving, my engine threw a piston rod trough the engine block and into the oil pan. I am sure that Jeep knew of the problem with the oil pickup tube but did nothing to correct the problem since the engine would have to be pulled from the vehicle to replace the oil pickup tube. I love my Jeep but again, Jeep knew about this issue with the 3.7L engine with the 8th digit of the VIN being K. Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler should be responsible for the repairs of these vehicles especially when the engine is now blown all due to a defective oil pickup tube. The customers/owners of these vehicles with the 3,7L engine should be able to get a new engine for free if the engine block has become damaged or replace the oil pickup tubes for those who have yet to have their engine blown. I have seen many complaints about this engine and this was one of the top issue and that being a bad oil pickup tube which causes internal damage to the engine. I was driving in town taking btrash to the dump when it threw a cylinder and sounded like broken metal in the engine. Engine lost compression and had to have vehicle towed home. What I thought may be a starter problem, I noticed that the cylinder actually went thru the block and oil pan. Google up Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler oil pickup tube complaints, you will find that their are many complaints about this issue mainly effecting the vehicles from 2005 to 2012 with the 8th digit of the VIN being a letter (K). Like to get my engine replaced with a good used engine at no cost to me.
- Pahoa, HI, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving various speeds, the vehilce stalled five times in one day. Waxahachie Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep of waxahachie, Texas 75167 diagnosed that the wireless ignition module was previously reprogrammed per a recall and that they could not find the source of the stalling failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 138,000.
- Glenn Height, TX, USA
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
Traveling approximately 65 mph on I-85 when the Jeep Commander made a clunk sound and the vehicle stopped. There was no power and it was unable to start. This occurred around 10pm when I was heading home after work. It was a scary experience since it was dark. I was extremely thankful for law enforcement presenting and stayed with me until the tow truck arrived. I took it to a first mechanic who stated the engine was totaled. I went for a second opinion to another mechanic since the car was made in 2008 and has about 112,000 miles but was also informed the engine was totaled. This was a shock and disappointing since I do not have the funds to purchase another vehicle.
- Concord, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would start and then shut off without warning. The check engine and oil warning indicators illuminated and the steering wheel locked. The failure also occurred whenever the vehicle was driven at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic and a dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
- East Stroudsburg, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The vehicle was taken to be repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
- Bowie, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 118,000.
- East Chicago, IN, USA
- Barnesville, MD, USA