Jeep Commander 4x2 door locks problems

Filed Dec 27, 2017 · Body, Driver assistance · 45,000 miles · FL

First annoyance was the inside door handle on the drivers side. It failed to open the door at around 45,000 miles. Then the rear passenger inside door handle just crumbled out of nowhere around 47,000 miles. Then around 50,000 miles the brakes 'felt different' when braking and it felt to hard to press down on the pedal to stop the vehicle. The brake pedal felt hard as a rock then the ABS warning lights came on and after a diagnosis I was told that it had to be replaced. Whenever we went through a puddle of water on a turn the jeeps steering would lock up and just kept moving forward & not turning.

Filed Sep 14, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 135,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander 4x2. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger door handles fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (hollywood chrysler jeep, ft. Lauderdale, florida, 954-399-598) where it was diagnosed that the door panels needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Later, the rear driver and passenger door handles also fractured. The failures were not repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 11, 2015 · Engine, Lights · 115,000 miles · LA

We purchased our 2006 jeep commander in november, 2008. The first problem we experienced was the rough vibration of the front end. We took it to our mechanic and was told that he was unable to see any thing physically wrong. This problem has increased over the years. The second problem we noticed, all of the interior door handles broke which creates some difficulty in exiting the vehicle. We maintained regular maintenance on this vehicle and the only other problem we experienced until now, we purchased two new batteries and the air condition blower was replaced. In august, 2014, I started the truck, preceded out of the parking lot and all the dash lights came on after a minute or so the lights went off but the engine light stayed on for 1 day. It has done this several times and then the lights started coming on while I was driving at any speed it appeared as if the truck was shutting down. If I was able to I would pull over and restart the truck this practice did not stop the lights from coming on and off. I was sitting at the red light and proceeded to move the vehicle when the light change after approximately 5 seconds of acceleration the truck shut completely off the driver behind me couldn't have none I was stopping because I never hit the brakes. I placed the vehicle in park and restarted it. Yesterday while driving all the lights came on and flashed off and on for about 5 minutes. I continued to drive for approximately 10 miles turned the key off and the key was unusually hot. This morning the truck would not start everything inside the vehicle came on and I could hear a clicking sound coming from the engine I waited a few minutes and tried it again, after 2 tries the truck started. If this is a manufacturer defect whom do I contact to help me resolve this matter. I am afraid this truck in it's current condition may be a hazard to myself and others.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Locks · FL

My 2006 jeep commander door handles are breaking one at a time and makes the doors inoperative so in an accident, you cannot exit the vehicle. Chrysler refuses to recall the vehicles over this issue and will probably wait until a fatality occurs.why does the consumer have to pay twice and not only that,but operate an unsafe vehicle.there are so many people out there with the same dangerous problem,that chrysler should be made to recall and repair these vehicles and not put the cost on the consumer who purchased these vehicles in good faith.

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Body · 36,552 miles · NC

I have had 3 door handles break since owning this vehicle. All of them cracked behind the handle, with 2 of those 3 already completely busted. At this point those 2 of the 3 handles are impossible to open if you don't know how to sit the handle just right on the inside edge. I'm concerned about safety. Jeep dealership said there was no recall on the handle, and wanted $850/per door to fix! You can't just replace the handle, you have to replace the entire door panel. This is a major design flaw on jeep's part, and should be fixed. It is a safety issue as well. Everyone in my family knows how to open the door in calm conditions, but in the event of an accident/panic situation I'm not sure we could think clearly enough to operate them. Scary!! I'm not comfortable having people ride with me, as I have to worry about their safety and safety concerns when I show them how to use the handles. This needs fixing by jeep!!

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Body · 61,000 miles · FL

Door handles on jeep commander have a factory defect in manufacturing of the door handle carrier cup on the inside of the door panals. This is due to a poor plastic matrix resulting in embrittlement. *tr this results in occupants being unable to exit the vehicle. I have researched this issue on various jeep forums and found it to be a universal problem. It is time for nthsa to hold chrysler rsponsible for this flaw and issue a safety recall. I use this vehicle to carry my children and it will cost over $2000 to replace the 4 door panels, the only fix.

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Locks · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the driver and passenger door handles were cracked. The contact stated that the doors were able to be opened from the outside of the vehicle but the front passenger door could not be opened from the interior. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Mar 30, 2012 · Body · 68,000 miles · FL

The front and rear door handles cracked, and don't work. If my child or the driver needs to get out they cant. My local dealership in orlando florida, wants me to pay $750 for each. This is crazy..... How can a handle cost that. Jeep should replace this faulty issue not me, I paid enough for the car. I have owned 3 jeeps in my life. This will be the last.

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Body · 58,000 miles · TX

All four interior door handles and plastic around the door handles are beginning to crack and break. The plastic indent underneath the interior door handles has become extremely brittle and will crack if you barely touch it. The driver side door handle has broken from the inside of the door panel and all the plastic surrounding the interior door handle has begun breaking and falling inside the door panel. I have thoroughly researched this issue and have found that this is a very common complaint and was surprised that there has not been a recall notice associated with this. Interior door handles are extremely fragile and can easily break off which would prevent someone from escaping the vehicle in an emergency. I took my car to the dealership and was told that to repair the door handle, the entire door panel needs to be replaced (at approximately $600 including parts and labor). This does not guarantee that the issue will not happen again as they have not made any changes to the door panels to prevent it from doing so. $2400 to repair the inside door handles of my vehicle with no assurance that it won't happen again seems to be immoral and illegal.

Filed Aug 11, 2011 · Locks · 65,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander 4x2. The contact stated that both front interior door handles, which were plastic, were cracked. In addition, the rear passenger interior door handle fractured. The defective door handles prevented the vehicle occupants from exiting through the doors. The automated window was released in an open position and the exterior door handles were engaged in order to exit the vehicle. The authorized dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.