This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the transmission shifted into neutral independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V175000 (electrical system/power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and all of the lights on the instrumental illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled while driving approximately 40 mph. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 mph. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 75,000.
Engine stalls: Engine stalls randomly, at a light, around a corner, and even on freeway at 70 mph. Engine will not restart after a stall until the key has been removed from the ignition. I have had at least 15-20 stalls since I have owned the vehicle. Transmission jerks: This started in the last few months. Transmission disengages while driving down the road then suddenly reengages, jerking the car forward. Sometimes the car will continue ok, sometimes the engine will die. Electrical issues: Not a safety issue but maybe related, I have had numerous problems with my nav system going dark (won't display until engine restarted) - lost settings. Rear dvd has totally gone out. Dealer says there is a code for "lost communication with radio" due to an open short. Last incident: 04/11/2012 (51000 miles): On interstate 75 mph - took foot off the accelerator to slow down and felt like the engine had died (lost momentum and was coasting). I applied the gas and the RPM's O the engine increased but the car did not gain speed. Felt like transmission had disengaged. The car jerked forward like the transmission reengaged. Momentum was returned for about 1 second then disengaged again. The second time, the engine died and I had to coast to the side of the interstate. Car restarted and I was able to continue down the road. After driving for another 3 hours, the "service 4WD" message came up on the display. Pulled to the side of the road, turned the car off and back on, same message came up. Continued driving to my destination - message cleared. After the car sat in the parking lot for several hours, went back out and started it, the message was gone and has not reappeared. Dealer had car 6 days - there are no codes in the system. They can not duplicate issue. Vehicle dying on freeway is very dangerous and I have small children, please investigate.
2008 Jeep Commander, 4.7L flexfuel, bought new in 12/08, has worked flawlessly for four years and 66,000 miles until now. The vehicle will stall out at any speed, from low 30mph to highway speeds. Requires that the car be safely pulled to the side of the road, transmission placed in park and key turned off and then on again. No prior indication of stall - it simply 'quits'. no evic messages or dash warning lights. The Jeep has been meticulously maintained and not abused or neglected. This is an intermittent problem, that to date, has occurred five times since it began about five weeks ago. Just prior to stalling the drive train will quickly and violently shutter leading me to believe the transmission is doing something it shouldn't do. I have not yet brought this to Chrysler since from reading other posts Chrysler has no idea what to do. I have been fortunate so far in being able to safely pull over but fear that one day I may be in a perilous situation. My family has all Jeep (91 Cherokee, 06 gr. Cherokee, and 08 Commander) and love them. This does not bode well for buying a new Jeep in the future.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. She pulled to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle and drive as normal. The dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure but to no avail. The manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 20,000.
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- Warren, MI, USA