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The Electrical System has failed. The center sound system shuts off and reboots on its own every hour or 2 causing electronic failure and has proven to get worse over time. Following that the Jeep will randomly not start, mechanics have told me that it must be the Electrical System because it is not starter, alternator or the battery. Failure to start engine has occurred over 20 times...effecting my ability to drive to work a few times. Power Train has failure has caused electronic control, software, shift lever/gear control and indicator devices, torque, drive axles, hubs, shafts, CV joints, housings and related safety systems to fail/stop working while in drive; example the Jeep was driving 50 miles an hour and transmission gears shut down and i tried shifting into neutral attempt to start transmission/engine failure. All transmission gears shut off. Then after 5 minutes came back on and started working again while driving down a country highway, luckily no other vehicles passed during this incident. This scared me and the passenger in fear of wreaking from lack of control of the vehicle. This has happened 2 times. Having severe problems with gear shifting or transmission failure. Has presented a safety hazard. The speed control fluctuates when driving up a hill or vehicle stalling while driving at 50 mph and must let off the accelerater in order to get vehicle back into correct gear. Vehicle has been inspected by mechanic by using diagnostic tests and each time they cannot find anything wrong with the transmission or engine...only Electrical System which makes sense because the Jeep is a smart car and professionals have informed me to take the jeep to the manufacturer inorder to fix the Electrical Systems malfunctions. there were no messages/warnings prior to each failure which began in the spring of 2021. Except the radio/center electronic consol which failure of the screen, DVD/Video, & radio transmissions that shut down and reboot every 2 hours started 2019.
Electrical System is failing. Began with the Electrical sunroof will not open/OR slide all the way open, the sunroof Electrical problem has been this way since 10 years before i purchased it in 2019. Next the panel for the radio and screen panel for AM/FM, Then the CD Player quit working all together. Will not play any CD. Airbag warning light is showing on dash, however, vehicle has never been wreaked. No airbag been deployed. Starting the vehicle, within the past 6 months 2008 commander has failed to start over 20 times after continuously checking alternator, starter, ect. Informed it is the Electrical System failing; By professional. Vehicles Electrical system has caused the gears to slip and it is a v6 but drives as a 4 cylinder. Driving on Highway is dangerous when Electrical system breaks down without warning. Suspension and shocks seem to not work well, as the slightest bump is rough and rugged throwing passengers around. All these defects never occurred from April 2020 until recently about December 2021. Electrical system Repair is thousands of dollars to fix or replace. This is a manufacturer problem. Please help to correct these issues for the safety of all those on the road. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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.
On a 2 lane road at a speed of 25 to 30 mph, the 2008 Jeep Commander quit accelerating when the gas pedal was pushed. It responded as if it was in neutral. RPM's reved up high with no acceleration. When the vehicle was turned off and then back on it continued to do the same thing. Intermittently.
- Harrah, OK, USA
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The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the engine started revving and the temperature gauge began to rise. The contact stated the air bags, traction and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated she continued to drive the vehicle but experienced the failure and shifted to 4th gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure and associated the failure with manufacturer communication number: P57. The vehicle was taken to local dealer voyles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of birmingham located at 1313 grants mill way, birmingham, al 35210, (205) 403-5430, and had the recall repair completed. The dealer stated after the repair was completed that they continued to experience the failure. The dealer stated the transmission solenoid pack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired as of yet. The failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shifted into limp mode and failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, on several occasions the transmission failed to remain in gear or shift correctly into the proper gears. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was corrected. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V175000 (power train). The failure mileage was 129,000.
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.
Vehicle drops from 70 mph to 30 mph unexpectedly and frequently. Unable to get out of first gear. Adding 1 quart transmission fluid lasts for a few days. No leaks seen by 3 mechanics
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.
Bought Jeep brand new. Only couple months later my fob wouldnt start car. Just dead. Tried to start 20 times both fobs. Randomly started next day. Brought to dealer they were perplexed replaced fob. Several times through the years Jeep wont start with fob and then randomly does had it towed 2 times. I dont trust to take it far. Once when driving on street. Jeep just shut off.very scary I looked at panel no lights no nothing. I was lucky I wasnt on a highway or cause an accident.no power steering forgot no power cant steer.veered over took fob out, prayed..started up. I didnt hit it with my knee (ive read that could happen)also my fob always had a good battery. I know there are several recalls on my make and model that match my issues but when I check my VIN # it doesnt come up. I have other issues that match recalls also that I will use the other categories. The date will be the time I was driving since was most dangerous
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/10151875332502449www.jeepforum.com/forum/F777/N23-recall-issue-no-4-low-survey-1873090/
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving approximately 65 mph, a loud noise was coming from the front of the vehicle and the front driver side wheel suddenly seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the transfer casing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate over 40 mph. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.
My wife was driving to work driving approximately 45mph when, engine sounded as if it were in fuel saver mode, she started up a slight grade and engine wouldn't accelerate nor the transmission down shift then the engine shut off with out any warning. She was able to pull over to the side of the road and put the car in park and restart the engine. As of today's date 10/02/2014 this has happened twice.
Driving on straight residential road at 35 mph. Abrupt power loss to vehicle occurred. Gas gauge went from half full to below empty. Difficult steering and braking. Vehicle coasted enough to make right hand turn into a side street. Stopped vehicle, removed key from ignition, put the key back in, and the vehicle started. Exact scenarios reported in the news. This vehicle is a 2008 model and is not subject to the recall that was recently announced whereby the recall year stopped at 2007..
The car starts on it's own without a key!! it does not have remote start, but I will be walking away from my parked shut off car or up in my kitchen and hear my car sounding like the pedal is down to the medal. It's not just running, it sounds like it is going to blow-up! it's happened 5 times, most recently 2 days ago. It sounds like somebody is racing the engine but it's in park and the car was off. Sometimes it's hours later, other times within 20 min of shut off. It scares me that it will start driving or catch fire in my garage!! the car literally turns itself on!! and it's not just electrical because the engine is running!! I has 65000 miles and started acting weird around 20000 when the electrical system would shut off while I was driving. Car would just shift down mid-drive. It was scaring me that my car's engine would shift itself down D/to the electrical systems. Now it's on and off on it's own!! please help!!
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the ignition running and the parking brake engaged when the vehicle independently shifted into reverse. The driver jumped out of the vehicle before it crashed into a waterway. The driver sustained a swollen ankle as a result. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was pulled out of the water and towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed but was deemed as destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 55000.
I know now that im not the only one with this problem, my 2008 Jeep Commander looses power as im driving at a regular speed. I press the gas pedal and does nothing then I pull over to side of road try again, and it works again. After the 5th time I've been taking it to 3 different diagnose and repair shops but they cant find the problem but it still does it sometimes. I never had any problems with it before, I take it to get maintence my husband just bought new tires, new battery for it, and this happens.all im just asking is to please try and find out what the problem is and fix it because we have a 3 year old daughter and every time we go out, she gets scared thinking that the car in back of us is going to hit us. Please dont wait until something like that happens.
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- Ethridge, TN, USA