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.
Car stalls, dies and suffers a loss of control while decelerating. This has occurred 7 times in total now. Complete loss of engine power, power brakes, and steering. Unacceptable danger to my family and others on the road.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving 72 mph, the rear brakes seized. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and a burning odor was coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer on numerous occasions in the past for the same problem and they could not diagnose a failure. The brake pads and rotors were replaced on various occasions but the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 06V493000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The failure mileage was 85,560. Updated 11/15/11 the consumer stated the rear brakes locked up while driving. Updated 06/15/2012
2007 Jeep Commander. Consumer states that the vehicle made a loud noise and all warning lights indicated the shift indicator. Mechanic replaced the esim. Consumer states the problem has returned. The consumer stated on October 23, 2010 as he was entering a parking lot at a very low speed, preparing to stop, he was unable to stop and jumped the curb and a fence.
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- Round Rock, TX, USA