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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!!
Purchased a 2008 Jeep Commander in Feb 2009. It has been shutting off and stalling while driving during the past 6 months. In November 2013 (on thanksgiving morning) drove it to the store and when I came back it didn't start. Has to call a tow truck, over the hour while I waited for the tow truck it didn't start and I tried numerous times. Truck was towed to the mechanic cause the Chrysler service station was closed on thanksgiving through Dec 2nd. The mechanic tried to start the truck on 11/28 Friday and it started. He has had the truck since 11/28 and every time he goes to start it, it starts which doesn't help me cause he can't pin point the problem. I called Chrysler service station and they can't take me until 12/11. Bigger question is why isn't my truck included in the Chrysler # H03 recall? it is experiencing the same problem as explained in the recall, yet when I call Chrysler they tell me my 2008 Jeep isn't part of the recall and the 2008 recall includes the Jeep. It's an ambiguous decision and leaves people in danger while driving on the highways. My truck has a problem and it can't be fixed unless it happens again while in a service station so it can be documented by a computer. This is a nightmare and something should be done by Dodge / Chrysler to fix it without endangering the lives of many people.
The vehicle shuts off while driving. Car just shuts off all power and the engine. It restarts after a few minutes. I have taken it to the dealer, but they have never been able to replicate it. It has happened over 30 times in the last few years. I purchased the vehicle as our family vehicle. However, in the past couple years my wife and I mostly juggle our other vehicle, especially with our small children. This last time it occurred was 9/09/2013 while on the freeway at a speed of 60mph. I narrowly escaped a potentially horrific accident with a couple eighteen wheelers. I pushed it off to the side of the road by myself. Eventually it started long enough to get to an offramp where it stopped again. It was towed and is now at the dealership. However, now I see by looking online that it is a common problem. I am astonished that Chrysler would allow this to be happening and knowingly put us all in danger.
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.
There seems to be a nationwide problem with 2008 Jeep Commanders. The car will not start, or will stall while driving that can cause a major accident!!!!! this has to do with the win module. It is such an issue that the part needed has been on back order for months!!!!! what is it going to take to take for Chrysler to recall this vehicle!! I am paying for a car that I can not drive!!! so I have to pay for a rental car and this Jeep!!!! if nothing is done, will class action lawsuit be the next step?? please respond.
- Greenville, SC, USA
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While driving the vehicle ignition switch shuts off without warning. I have taken the vehicle into the Chrysler dealer and they have refused to replace the switch even though I am willing to pay all costs. They say this is such a big problem that the switches are being restricted (cannot be replaced unless there is current danger to the owner) by Chrysler. This happens all the time as I was driving on the expressway and the car just shut off. This has happened aprox. 30 times in the last 3 months.
I was making a left turn on a local road, I was starting to accelerate when the car shut off without warning. I glided safely to the side of the road. Lost power steering, power brakes. The radio and headlights were still on. I was able to turn the key to the off position and restart the engine. Didn't see any warning lights. I was only going at less than 10 mph and I was pulling from a full-stop. The same thing happened 3 days later.
While driving at highway speed vehicle lost engine power slowing vehicle on highway. Speed is restored after foot is taken off accelerator and reapplied. Lights appear on days indicating the stability control and an electrical problem. Vehicle was brought to mechanic several times and could not locate any problems. Loss of power is now at random intervals at all speeds and all conditions. Mechanic is still unable to locate any problem. Fear an incident could occur at any time resulting in a crash at highway speeds. Lots of information about the same problem located on the web.
I've been having issues with my '08 Commander for several months now. The sunroof leaked and water got into the dashboard, shorting the radio out. Dealer fixed sunroof seal and radio. On the drive home from the dealer, dashboard lights started flashing. Returned to dealer the next day, but they could not locate a problem. Three days later, car would shut off while driving and all dashboard lights would flash. Returned to dealer, they were unable to "duplicate" issue. Tech from dealer drove car for 1 day and he could not find an issue. One week later, car smelled horrible of fuel and car would shut off while driving. Returned to dealer and dealer replaced O2 sensor. Picked up car and on my way home, lights flashed, car stalled and smelled worse of fuel. Immediately returned to dealer, dealer replaced a second O2 sensor. Picked up car, 5 miles from dealer, check engine light came on. Called dealer and he said to drive car until the engine "reset"(about 10 miles) or until light began flashing, then bring it in since they can not find a real problem. Issue seemed to resolve for a couple weeks of not driving car much, but then the dashboard lights began flashing again, car smelled of fuel and car seemed bogged down. Today, car barely started and was very bogged down. Attempted to drive, but check engine light came on and flashed repeatedly. Car would not go over 40mph, shook horribly and finally shut off. I am afraid to drive this car with my child inside. I am a disabled single mother and I need a dependable car and definitely not one thats going to keep costing me money. I have a warranty that I purchased with the car, but it seems to still cost an arm and a leg to get this car running for a few days before it chokes up again. This car has sucked up all my savings and still no resolution to the problem.
My 2008 Jeep Commander overland edition has shut off multiple times while I am driving down the interstate at 60 + mph. I look all function when this happens; power steering, gas, electrical, etc. I have to make my way to the side of the road, put the car in park and restart it. It always restarts right away. I have taken my car in 4-6 times to allen samuels Dodge, Jeep in katy tx to try and have the problem diagnosed. Each time they keep my car for multiple days and then tell me they cannot diagnose the problem. I have called Chrysler customer service and am getting no help from them either. They keep telling me to take the car in to get it looked at so they can diagnose it. Yet each time I take the car in to get a diagnosis, I am charged for a rental car for a few days, but then told they cannot diagnose the problem and they send me on my way. Within weeks, I have the same problem of the car shutting off while driving down the interstate. I have researched the problem online and have found hundreds of people complaining of the exact same problems in their 2008 Jeep Commander. I am at a loss as to what to do now. I feel the car is extrememly unsafe, yet Chrysler is doing nothing to fix the problem.
Started Jeep, backed out of parking space, turned left out of parking lot, drove 20 feet to stop sign, Jeep stalled while waiting for traffic to clear for left hand turn.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact also stated that the failure occurred while at a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where two diagnostics were performed but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was given a gas treatment but the failure recurred. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08V059000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 104,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that after shutting down the vehicle, it failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 63,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact was traveling 10 mph when the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the keys and wind module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the VIN failed to qualify for the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 08V059000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were unknown.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer twice and had been informed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 53,000. Updated 06/06/12 the consumer stated that the vehicle randomly stalled while slowing down, accelerating, or when the brake was applied. She was informed the reason for the stalling was unknown since there were no codes. She also had electrical problems involving the windows and sunroof. The windows/sunroof opened/closed unprompted. Updated 06/07/12
Water leaking into interior of vehicle from sunroof, affecting electrical components., windows and instrument panel components damaged. Rodents per dealership (snethkamp) damaged electrical wiring to brake lights (P) and engine damaged.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. After numerous attempts, the contact was able to successfully start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued. The contact also stated that the vehicle began to stall while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08V059000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that after putting his key in the ignition the vehicle would not start on an intermittent basis. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
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- San Diego , CA, USA