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326 reports21,075 miles · Aug 26, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ABNORMALLY AND DECELERATED TO 20 MPH. THE ETC AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY TW…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ABNORMALLY AND DECELERATED TO 20 MPH. THE ETC AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY TWICE AND THE COMPUTER WAS RESET BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,075 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,400.
NHTSA ODI #10352048
32,800 miles · Aug 3, 2010
Electrical System
2008 JEEP COMMANDER LIMITED- I WAS DRIVING APPX 50 MPH AND THE POWER SHUT OFF. LIGHTS WENT OFF, AC WENT OFF, KIDS DVD WENT OFF... THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN! STEERING WHEEL STARTED LOCKING UP. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. LUCKILY WHEN I PLACED THE CAR I…
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2008 JEEP COMMANDER LIMITED- I WAS DRIVING APPX 50 MPH AND THE POWER SHUT OFF. LIGHTS WENT OFF, AC WENT OFF, KIDS DVD WENT OFF... THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN! STEERING WHEEL STARTED LOCKING UP. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. LUCKILY WHEN I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK, IT STARTED BACK UP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10346992
11,664 miles · Jun 23, 2010
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train
2008 JEEP COMMANDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL ISSUES WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AS THERE WERE NO FAULT CODES. TWO DAYS LATER, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANK SENSOR. FOUR MONTHS LATER, THE CHECK E…
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2008 JEEP COMMANDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL ISSUES WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AS THERE WERE NO FAULT CODES. TWO DAYS LATER, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANK SENSOR. FOUR MONTHS LATER, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ONE WEEK LATER, THE SAME LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ON DECEMBER 2, 2009 THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE STALLING CONTINUED AS WELL. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE HESITATING AT TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THEY ALSO REPLACED THE STREAM O2 SENSORS AND REST THE CONTROLLER. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10340062
46,285 miles · Jun 15, 2010
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE FAILED SO THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR REPAIR BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 08V059000 (ELECTRIC…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE FAILED SO THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR REPAIR BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 08V059000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A CLAIM AND WAS TOLD THAT HE WOULD RECEIVE A CALL BACK. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 46,285. UPDATED 07/28/10. *LJ
NHTSA ODI #10336480
38,000 miles · Jun 8, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR BRAKE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 38,000. UPDATED 12/20/10 *BF
NHTSA ODI #10335223
30,900 miles · May 3, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS, FUEL INJECTORS AND TWO CELL PACKS. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE REPAIRS, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUM…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS, FUEL INJECTORS AND TWO CELL PACKS. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE REPAIRS, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE NORMALLY FOR THE APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 5 MILES AND THE FAILURE WOULD PERSIST. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SOLENOIDS, CELL PACKS AND THE CENTRAL COMPUTER (CPU). WHEN THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, IT STALLED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT IN POSSESSION OF THE DEALER IN AN ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF AND REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 30,900. UPDATED 07/21/10. *LJ
NHTSA ODI #10328604
22,000 miles · Apr 12, 2010
Visibility
BEING HAVING PROBLEMS WITH WINDSHIELD IN MY JEEP COMMANDER SUV. IT CRACKS EASILY I HAD OWNED IT FOR 2 YEARS AND CALLED WINDSHIELD REPAIR GUY 4 TIMES TO FIX 4 DIFFERENT CRACKS CAUSED BY STONES ON ROAD COSTING ME $35 DOLLARS EACH TIME,YESTERDAY I WAS BARELY ACCESSING THE HWY ANOTHER STONE HIT MY WINDSHIELD AGAIN CREATING A HUGE C…
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BEING HAVING PROBLEMS WITH WINDSHIELD IN MY JEEP COMMANDER SUV. IT CRACKS EASILY I HAD OWNED IT FOR 2 YEARS AND CALLED WINDSHIELD REPAIR GUY 4 TIMES TO FIX 4 DIFFERENT CRACKS CAUSED BY STONES ON ROAD COSTING ME $35 DOLLARS EACH TIME,YESTERDAY I WAS BARELY ACCESSING THE HWY ANOTHER STONE HIT MY WINDSHIELD AGAIN CREATING A HUGE CRACK AGAIN IT SEEMS TO ME WINDSHIELD TOO WEAK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10325159
Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 2010
Power Train
2008 JEEP COMMANDER. CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *TGW THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND THERE WAS A SHIFTING PROBLEM. A TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THE INCORRECT TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED AT THE MANUFACTURER. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10321926
67,777 miles · Mar 5, 2010
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVehicle Speed Control
CHRYSLER HAS A RECALL ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ON THE 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE RECALL DETAILS LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS, WIPERS, BLINKERS, AND FOR THE ENGINE TO STALL. BUT THEY ARE ONLY COVERING IT ON CERTAIN VINS. OUR 2008 JEEP COMMANDER HAS SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED ALL THESE PROBLEMS. MY HUSBANDS HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DR…
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CHRYSLER HAS A RECALL ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ON THE 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE RECALL DETAILS LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS, WIPERS, BLINKERS, AND FOR THE ENGINE TO STALL. BUT THEY ARE ONLY COVERING IT ON CERTAIN VINS. OUR 2008 JEEP COMMANDER HAS SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED ALL THESE PROBLEMS. MY HUSBANDS HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING IN THE DARK. THE WIPERS QUIT WORKING, WE HAVE NO BLINKERS, AND THE ENGINE KEEPS STALLING. WE CALLED THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION AND THEY REFUSE TO TAKE OUR JEEP IN ON THE RECALL, YET ACKNOWLEDGED IT HAD ALL THE SIGNS OF THE RECALL, THEY SAID IT HAD TOO MANY MILES. WE HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN AND THE RECALL STATES THAT IT IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. SO WHAT ARE WE TOO DO KNOW? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10317268
55,000 miles · Feb 17, 2010
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED 5 TIMES SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED, IT WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. WHEN TRYING TO RE-START IT, EVERYTHING BUT THE ENGINE WOULD POWER UP. ON 02/16/2010, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING 10 MPH AND SHE STILL HAS …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED 5 TIMES SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED, IT WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. WHEN TRYING TO RE-START IT, EVERYTHING BUT THE ENGINE WOULD POWER UP. ON 02/16/2010, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING 10 MPH AND SHE STILL HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RE-START THE VEHICLE SINCE THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. SHE HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND INQUIRED ABOUT RECALL 08V059000 BUT WAS TOLD THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO-DATE. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000.
NHTSA ODI #10311221
Official recalls
4Sep 17, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
May 7, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Feb 6, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 12, 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗