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2007 Jeep Commander electrical complaints

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Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Electrical · 118,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to premier chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (13000 I-10 service rd, new orleans, la 70128) to be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). Upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that the ignition switch cover failed to fit the ignition switch. Due to the failure, the key needed to be forced into the ignition switch to start the vehicle. Recently, the contact stated that she was unable to turn off the vehicle due to the newer ignition switch that was placed in the vehicle. The contact was forced to remove the switch cover and hold the key upon turning the vehicle on and off. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · TX

While driving my jeep would just shut off. I would have to restart it and it would shut off again, sometimes at high speeds.

Filed Mar 2, 2021 · Electrical · 122,000 miles · MI

I was driving home from work and my ignition switch turned off by itself this is the third time it's done this. Twice ive almost gotten crashed from behind

Filed Oct 21, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · AR

I have had a problem with transmission over temp car will not start have to let sit for 20 to 30 mins

Filed Jan 3, 2020 · Electrical · 149,725 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the key had to be turned in the ignition numerous times before it finally started. Also, the electronic throttle warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,725.

Filed Oct 25, 2019 · Electrical · 202,000 miles · PA

Mid winter of 2018 I drove my jeep home and parked it on a flat landing and when I went out to start it 2 days after parking it nothing happened. I had to have it towed because the problem was with my starter. Now it is october 2019 and I was waiting at a red light in the middle of a busy city intersection and the jeep just shuts off. After I couldn't get it started up again we found that it was once again the starter. This happened 2 weeks ago and since then I had the starter rebuilt and put back in. This morning it did the exact same thing at the exact same red light. On top of this it has been overheating at random times while driving, it does leak antifreeze but it has overheated even when the antifreeze was full. Also, over the summer I parked at s pizza shop in my hometown and left it running while I picked up my order. When I returned to the jeep it was stuck in park and needed the shifter replaced. The components that attached the shifter to the actual gears were destroyed. I've had this jeep for 1.5 years and it has left me sit now on 4 separate occasions.

Filed Oct 25, 2019 · Electrical · 202,000 miles · PA

Mid winter of 2018 I drove my jeep home and parked it on a flat landing and when I went out to start it 2 days after parking it nothing happened. I had to have it towed because the problem was with my starter. Now it is october 2019 and I was waiting at a red light in the middle of a busy city intersection and the jeep just shuts off. After I couldn't get it started up again we found that it was once again the starter. This happened 2 weeks ago and since then I had the starter rebuilt and put back in. This morning it did the exact same thing at the exact same red light. On top of this it has been overheating at random times while driving, it does leak antifreeze but it has overheated even when the antifreeze was full. Also, over the summer I parked at s pizza shop in my hometown and left it running while I picked up my order. When I returned to the jeep it was stuck in park and needed the shifter replaced. The components that attached the shifter to the actual gears were destroyed. I've had this jeep for 1.5 years and it has left me sit now on 4 separate occasions.

Filed Oct 21, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 98,000 miles · CT

While driving straight in the fast lane on the highway at around 65 MPH, my vehicle suddenly shut off with no warning and I noticed that all dashboard warning lights came on. Fortunately, there was a fast-lane shoulder that I was able to steer it on, or I might have been killed by oncoming traffic. Vehicle would not re-start so I disconnected the negative battery cable, waited a few minutes and re-connected it and then the vehicle re-started but ran very rough. I proceeded along the shoulder to try and get off the highway, but the vehicle shut down again. I repeated the same process and it again re-started and I managed to drive home on back roads at 40 MPH. This has happened on at least three other occasions, but the incidents occurred many months apart, which made me think it was a one-off situation. I have since researched this issue on the internet and have learned that many other people have had this happen to them. I think this is a tragedy in the making if chrysler does not address this deficiency by issuing an immediate recall. I also request that a chrysler dealership inspect my vehicle at no cost to me. Your prompt response to this urgent matter will be greatly appreciated.

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 88,242 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and seized. Also, the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed by an independent towing company to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and gear shifter needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced, but the gear shifter was not. The failure recurred. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v175000 (power train, electrical system) as the possible cause of the failure. Motor world toyota (150 motorworld drive, wilkes-barre, pa 18702, 570‑846‑4098) was contacted about the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,242.*dt *js*jb *bf

Filed Sep 2, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

Air bag indicator light on . Ignition switch problem prior relates power mechanical devices, windows, sunroof, seats which present a safety hazard.. Loss of functionality of these systems increases safety and injury risk. Chrysler worked on the ignition switch and after had issues with windows and airbag.

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 110,000 miles · AR

When it rains my control panel goes haywire and I've lost function of a brake light. The truck is stuck in 4th gear and sounds like the frame is going to rip out every time it jumps. Losing power controls ie windows and things of that nature. I have 5 children, youngest being 8months. I'm a retired army disabled cavalry scout veteran. I don't care about my personal info. I can't get [xxx] done cause some potato head sold me a lemon. I'm tired of getting treated like [xxx] after the [xxx] I've endured for americans that thrive off getting over on people. I'm done this is [xxx]! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Electrical · 188,507 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While the contact's husband was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate. The driver was able to park on the side of the road before the vehicle seized. The contact waited an hour before restarting the vehicle and driving home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic multiple times, but they were unable to duplicate the failure the first time. The second time, the dealer diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but continued to experience the failure. The contact called champion chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 435 e pass rd, gulfport, ms 39507, (228) 896-1515) and was informed that the part would not be available for one month. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 188,507. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 19, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 175,000 miles · NC

When trying to crank the car the ignition is very slow and the lights dim. It is trying to turnover but cannot. After a few attempts it starts smelling like something electrical is going on. We attempted to jump it off but it performs the same even when attached to jumper cables. So it is not the battery which was changed 2 years ago and the starter was replaced 2 years ago as well. This has been happening for a while periodically but it always eventually started and never smelled like something electrical was burning. The vehicle was parked in a parking spot in lexington for only a few minutes to run into the retrieve some documents and when returning it just would not start. Once I got home I started looking up common issues with electrical and noticed that there had been several recalls that might apply to my issue. I plan to call our local chrysler dealer as soon as they open and see if they can confirm and pick it up for repairs that should be covered under the warranty.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · MI

The commander has an electrical defect that prevents the car from starting. We have traced it back to the alternator wire. It's the design of the wiring that's causing a defect. When I research it this is a problem that most commander owner's deal with. There's no way to fix the problem. Jeep fiat chrysler have never addressed this problem. We've replaced the battery and alternator twice now in the last 2 years.

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 107,000 miles · IN

First my gauge cluster just goes crazy parked or even while driving it. Now I just drove it down the road and it is stuck in 4th gear will not go into any other gear!

Filed Jan 26, 2019 · Electrical · 81,100 miles · KY

While driving at normal speed(s) 35-50mph all dash lights came on in sequence and then the engine stalled. Luckily this was at 230 am and near a closed business parking lot and I was able to coast off the road way. Within a few seconds of the vehicle motion stopping the lights, radio and all electric died and would not start. This is a serious safety issue and I guess jeep is waiting for someone to die and have their family sue them. I have seen several complaints on 2006 commanders doing the same thing. I bought mine 12/24/2018 and I am the third owner. First owner was a leasee and put 22k miles on it. Second owner had the vehicle from 2010 to 12/15/2018 and it had 80,500 miles when I bought it. I have only put less than 1000 miles on it and I am having serious concerns on keeping it. 3.7v6/auto 4x4 sport

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 145,000 miles · FL

Air bag came on and doesn't go off, engine light is on constantly even after vehicle is repaired. Vehicle shuts off while you are driving. Seat belts are broken woke stay after being repaired. Windows get stck.

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Electrical · 154,000 miles · OH · fire

Power door lock fuse blows due to short in wire where it cought on fire and burnt hole in carpet in the back seat

Filed Jan 6, 2019 · Electrical · 205,000 miles · MN

Transmission over temperature warning. Won't start. Starter does not engage. Let sit for many hours, then will start.

Filed Nov 21, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · WA

While driving at 60 MPH on the highway, my jeep has jolted like it had lost power for a brief moment. The jolt was severe enough that it made my arms ache from it. This worries me as I have read many complaints about complete stalls at high speeds and this could cause a severe accident. My jeep has 150,000 miles on it. This issue needs to be investigated before there is a fatality.

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 112,000 miles · TN

2007 jeep commander with 112,000 est miles, bought used in ak 2016. A week after I bought it I kept having o2 sensor codes pop up. I have had all sensors replaced more than once and numerous other parts with the latest being the catalytic converter. I have spent several thousands of dollars trying to solve this issue. Today was my breaking point, I was driving on I-24 to nashville to take my son to an appointment at vanderbilt. It was raining this morning, all of a sudden the red lighting bolt and other lights came on. My jeep lost power, the brakes didn't work, the steering locked up and I was scared I was going to get hit. I put my hazards on and was able to get across 2 lanes of traffic to the shoulder. I shut the jeep off and turned it back on and it was normal again with just the check engine light on. I was so scared to drive back to clarksville, fearing that it would happen again. I saw that I am not the only one who has had this issue. I called corporate and they said there is nothing really they can do. I said what is it going take, someone, dying or getting into a wreck?? I am disappointed in how this has been handled. My latest carfax shows that this jeep has had the same issues over and over, with nothing really getting resolved.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 130,000 miles · NV

Under heavy rain, the vehicle leaks on the inside to the point of a big puddle in the floor of the driver side while stationary. This has also caused a problem with my cruise control and on-screen nav it now goes on and off displaying the jeep logo as if the car was just starting up and I am in the middle of driving.

Filed Sep 9, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 140,000 miles · CA

Our 2007 jeep commander has had a recurring issue for over a year while in operation whether in motion or stationary, vehicle will shut off randomly. When you attempt to restart the vehicle, it starts right back up again. The random vehicle shutdowns take place in all driving conditions and regardless of uphill or downhill driving. Brought the jeep commander to the jeep dealership and they replaced the ignition switch as part of a recall. This did not resolve the problem at all and the dealership was unable to figure out causes for random stalling even when the commander failed during testing with technicians. I replaced virtually every sensor I could imagine including, throttle position sensor and idle air control sensor, egr, map sensor, air intake sensor and the PCM. No luck, we have the same random stalling and the procedure is, restart the vehicle in neutral for recovery while in motion. The restart does not fail, but the random stalling continues sometimes five or six times on a 100 mile trip. This is dangerous and can get someone or their family killed.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Electrical · GA

2007 jeep commander, the vehicle was parked and when I came to turn it on, the ignition switch turns but the engine does not turn on. I had a recall letter about this issue a couple years ago and had it replaced at the dealership. However, it seems like this issue has not been fixed. Please solve it, as this causes a lot of problems and frustration to chrysler's customers.

Filed Jul 31, 2018 · Electrical · 136,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 200,000 miles · IL

Our car won't start

Filed Jul 6, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Vehicle shutting off when stalling or at a stop driving down a city street with vehicles behind me. Idleing high when turning on or driving. Just had some thing fixed and issue still not resolved seems to be ECM/PCM possibly. Some sort of water entrance unsure where from had windshield reinstalled and I still get puddles on my driver and passenger feet. Back set belts keep braking was told this is a defect when seats are layed down seat buckles break and need to be replaced which is a safety issue with my children since I have 4 and need these to be functional they have been replaced 3 times and am now told it's a defect.

Filed Oct 27, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 161,000 miles · TN

I have own this car for 5 years and it did shut down on me due to I did hit the ingestion switch with my knee as we were going down the interstate. A couple years go after that with no issue. Now my 17 year old girl drives it now with no issue. Got recall littler ignition switch replacement. Got switch replaced and one for a re-flash on the power train. Now after that it has stalled out on my daughter 2 times a mouth apart when stop to make a turn going to school. Took to the dealer and they said it was a faulty front control module and only going off of stored codes b211e & b211a and don't know how many counts or how old they are. The service writer could not tell me that is a fix and the tech said that is what it need . I took the car home and I can not find these codes anywhere online. I did find a lot of complaints of this same thing and the fcm has been replaced with many other sensors and they still have the same issue. So that my have saved me over $500 that may or may not fix it.. I the parent am driving the car now till I can this figured out. If there are updated resolving this issue with the same problem please advise. Don't what to just throw away money on parts that is not on me but more of a safety issue on the jeep company end that needs to fix this. Thanks for your time.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Electrical · 2,000 miles · OR

I am guessing it is "electrical". Since new (2007), this vehicle has had problem with intermittent starting. Random, unpredictable. Turn key to start, nothing happens, no click, nothing. There is power in acc position (lights, dash, etc ok). When it happens, have been able to wiggle gear shifter, put it into park multiple times, push on the brake pedal, wiggle shifter more.. Then usually it starts. Have also tried it in neutral, and it started in neutral (not safe). Dealership service dept multiple tmes has been unable to root cause it or permanently fix it. Danger of leaving older female driver stranded as it has in parking garages, etc. One should be able to confidently start a vehicle that has no other problems and is well taken care of. To stay when it happened - not a one time thing. It has happened multiple time over the years, starting back in 2007 when it was still under warranty.

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact stated after having the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) remedied at the darcars dealer, the ignition key battery experienced an excessive loss of power. The contact stated that due to the failure with the key they made an additional copy and was able to start the vehicle without it being programmed in to the vehicle. The contact felt that the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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