Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed. The contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that three occupants in the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switched needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 89,000.
2006 Jeep Commander electrical complaints
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Can you tell me when chrysler will have parts for my vehicle that is on recall for ignition switch. I am still having problems with the vehicle cutting off while driving. I have the recall notification for some time now and waiting for them to notify me when I can have it repaired. I worry about the vehicle continuing to cut off at any time while driving and may cause an accident with the steering locking up. I enter the date above as today which is not the recall date only to complete this form. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving the vehicle on a slippery road during a snowfall, my wife observed all of the indicator lights on the dashboard light up simultaneously. Shortly thereafter, the engine shut off, causing a loss of power steering and consequently a loss of control of the vehicle on the slippery roadway. As a result, the vehicle slid into a highway maintenance marker along the shoulder of the road, causing minor damage to the license plate holder and bumper of the vehicle. Our concern is that this incident is apparently due to a defective ignition switch, which is the subject of a current recall (14v‑438) issued by the manufacturer on 9/3/14. However, the manufacturer has not provided a remedy for this defect, citing the unavailability of repair parts, and as of this morning the manufacturer has no idea as to when these repair parts will be available. In the meantime, the phenomenon of the dashboard indicators suddenly and spontaneously illuminating while driving continues to recur rather frequently, and we are afraid that a recurrence of the engine shutoff and loss of power steering and brake assist will also recur, perhaps at a time and location where a much more serious crash will result.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer was unable to provide an expected part availability date. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact did experience a failure related to the recall but the failure specifics were not available. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Car lights illuminated and jeep lost power. Had to rent a car to take my kids to see santa. The ignition switch needs replaced under recall p41 but no parts are available from manufacturer. Car is dangerous and shouldn't be driven. Chrysler has been contacted and says they are sorry but parts are not available. Recall is over 3 months and no one is doing anything about the safety issue so many owners are facing. It is dangerous. The federal safety agency has numerous complaints on same issue but no one is making chrysler fix the problem. No one is governing the recall. According to nolo: contact the federal safety agency. If you are still unable to get relief, contact the federal safety agency. Although you can skip the first two steps and contact the federal safety agency immediately, it is usually better to contact the service manager and manufacturer first -- since most problems are solved at those levels. You can contact the federal safety agency by telephone at 888‑327‑4236 or by mail at 1200 new jersey avenue, se, west building, washington, d.c. 20590. Or fill out a form at the federal safety agency's interactive website at www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov. Yet, nothing is being done. There is no remedy and no one is making chrysler give another solution. Exactly how long does the manufacturer have to comply? I think over 3 months is plenty of time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on two occasions. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
When trying to start the vehicle we may have to turn the key 40-50 times to actually get the vehicle to start! I have been to david stanley jeep dealer/shop in norman this morning they will not even looking at the jeep! I then drove to fowler jeep in okc and they think it is the starter they want me to leave it with them 4-5 days and they are not even sure that will fix the problem! I've called jeep customer care! They keep telling me that there is nothing that they can do until the part is made... But can't tell me how long will be until they get it made. The recall was made in june/july 2014 and it is december 16, 2014! So unbelievably frustrating!! As this is my family's only means of transportation!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a sudden loss of engine power. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system ) however, the part needed for the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power on several occasions without warning. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
2006 jeep commander safety recall. Vehicles may experience unintended change ignition switch position while driving. *mw the consumer stated authorization is needed to pay for the part.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 01/12/15*lj updated 4/26/2016*js updated 9/8/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel flickered. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the starter and battery were replaced, but the failure recurred. In addition, the horn activated independently. The vehicle was shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the spark plugs were replaced and a tune up was performed, but the failure recurred. While making a turn at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel flickered. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the solenoid starter was replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the control module and tire harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, the contact stated that the transmission temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an unknown hose and the water pump were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v203000 (power train), but was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2006 jeep commander defect of unintended change in ignition switch position while driving *cn the consumer was involved in an accident on august 24, 2010. He believed the accident was the result of the now ignition switch recall.
I'm not getting anywhere with chrysler company recall service. My 2006 jeep commander has a p41 recall on it, it will do all sorts of crazy and unsafe things when driving. Examples: the jeep will not start, when starting it the ignition switch clicks, the power is on for everything. Jeep told me to put in drive and then back in park, then try to start it. That does not work. Driving down interstate the jeep will shut off and the power steering goes out. Once pulled over it needs restarted and then it runs again. It also shifts to 3rd gear when coming off the exit ramp when speeding up to get on interstate, again I have to pull over and turn it off and restart it. This is very unsafe and now I have no transportation. Calling chrysler, they said that they will not help or provide a rental car. They say every time I call it's not their fault that the manufacturer of the ignition replacement part is not escalating the order and there's nothing they can do for me. They want us to drive a very unsafe vehicle instead of providing us with a rental car. They also said that they have no time frame of when the part is to be available to the dealers so this issue can be corrected and that they can't just give out rentals to everyone without knowing when the issue will be fixed. I need help, I need a way to work and I need a safe vehicle.
While attempting to get on the highway the jeep lost power at approximately 35mph from the on ramp on to the right lane of the freeway. All the lights shut off, all the gauges shut down, and the vehicle began to slow down. It lasted approximately 4-5 seconds, and after stepping on the accelerator, the jeep re-engaged and was able to be driven to a safe destination. The jeep is under recall p41 for ignition switch issues, which may or may not be causing the issues, but the parts are not available from chrysler. The parts have not been manufactured and/or distributed. It is possible the vehicle has a bad control module. The recall for faulty control modules was issued sept. 21, 2014 but this make and model was not covered in that recall ... Although it seems likely it is having similar issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The engine warning light also illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. A month later, the contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they informed the contact that the part was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 03/10/15*lj updated 9/7/2017
All dash indicator lights would blink on and off; two times engine cut-off while driving on highway ( drivers knee was not near ignition key as a cause that has been blamed ). Faulty ignition switch was diagnosed and replaced at authorized dealer [ monroeville chrysler jeep, monroeville pa., may 28,2013 ] at my expense. No problems since repair. Recall notice p41 /the federal safety agency 14v‑438 for ignition switch received sept 2014. Documentation of repair for reimbursement was provided as per requested information in recall notice. Chrysler customer assistance is refusing to reimburse ($211.45).
Driving down the road at 65mph and the speedometer and tach will go to 0 and then back up to operating speed. Warning lights on dash will come on and off along with the fan for heater and air. Chrysler recalled these exact issues in july stating " some jeep commander vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicles safety features including the frontal airbags. Until this repair is completed the vehicle can be driven". My only question is for how long? How long until someone is injured or dead from the vehicle losing power. On chrysler recall website for this vehicle it stated they were to issue another letter or information on this issue in september. It is now november.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer in reference to the recall, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the recall were not available. The contact had not experienced the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving approximately 50 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and restarted. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.
While driving home on the interstate my vehicle's console started blinking in about 2 minutes later the console completely powered off shutting down my vehicle. I was going over a bridge there was no shoulder to pull out into. I held on wheel and prayed made it .3 miles samething happened again wheel freezes and brakes will not work. Almost caused cars behind me to slam into me. Thank god at this point I had already turned on my hazard lights and the cars had a good distance from me. I have never in my life been more scared. Iam the mother of two children and now refuse to put my kids in this death trap. I have contacted jeep just to be told there is not a part yet for recall of ignition switch. This car is not drivable. Iam terrified and cant afford a rental or a new car. How can jeep be allowed to make us drive this things. The recall has been out for several months and yet nothing has been done.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving approximately 55 MPH, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the engine stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and the parts were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving approximately 40 MPH, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, there was no remedy for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. However, the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The contact mentioned that the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact believed that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the engine stalled, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the brakes failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and believed the failure was directly related to the recall. The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled as all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact also received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.
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