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2007 Jeep Commander engine complaints

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Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 38,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine stalled unexpectedly while proceeding to a complete stop. The engine restarted after several attempts with the gear shifter placed in the neutral position. The warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failures occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the electronic control unit (ecu). The dealer reprogrammed the ecu; however, the failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle currently has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 40,200. Updated 01/07/09. *lj the consumer stated several components were replaced, but the stalling continued. Updated 01/08/09.

Filed Nov 6, 2008 · Engine · 13,901 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. The failure occurred more than once. The most recent failure occurred without warning. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not move. The vehicle then immediately restarted. There was no warning before the vehicle shut off and no codes appeared afterwards. The vehicle is very difficult to maintain control of when attempting to pull off the road. The dealer kept the vehicle for a week, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. They also hooked up a scanner to the vehicle, but there were no error codes. The failure mileage was 13,901. Updated 03/12/09. *lj updated 03/16/09.

Filed Oct 6, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 3,000 miles · RI

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the engine stopped running without warning. The contact had assistance with moving the vehicle to the side of the road. After several attempts, the engine restarted and the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The RPM's raced without pressure being applied to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The computerized system was reset, but there were no resolutions. The failure occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunctions. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 14,000. Updated 11/07/08

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Engine · 25,892 miles · FL

Driving on highway at approx 60mph and vehicle engine shuts off. No check engine light. This happened twice that day...

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Engine · 12,000 miles · CA

Basically the engine stalls out while vehicle is at idle. Engine RPM's will increase up to 1200 and then drop to about 3000 rpms, and sometimes lower then this; almost to the point of killing the engine. It has occur twice to me, and three times to my wife.

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Engine · 11,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine slipped into a lower gear and made a loud noise. The contact attempted to pull to the side of the road, but the power steering locked and the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted immediately. A few days later, while attempting to stop at stop light, the failure recurred except this time the control panel failed as well. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the vehicle. There are no recalls listed at this time; however, the contact is experiencing the same failures listed in defect investigation number ea07007. The vehicle has not been repaired and remains at the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 11,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle loses power and shuts off. When she restarts the vehicle, it runs sluggish and with less power. She is unable to accelerate over 30 MPH. The contact called the dealer and they advised her to bring in the vehicle to the service department. The dealer could not duplicate the failure on two separate occasions. The federal safety agency campaign id number 08v203000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM, PCM)) was found for the 2006 commanders. The mileages were unavailable. Updated 10/03/08 *bf the dealer updated the PCM. Updated 10/06/08.

Filed Mar 2, 2008 · Engine · CA

My 2007 jeep commander has stalled on me about 7 times so far, four of which almost resulted in serious accidents. It also accelerates while driving at one speed to a faster speed, almost causing me to have a rear end accident! But the worst of it all is when I am sitting at a light with my foot on the brakes and the car will jerk forward, again, almost causing a rear end accident(mind you my foot is still on the brake when this happens!) I also have a problem with the air whistling sound when all windows are rolled up I need help or I need to turn this hazard in! I have small children!

Filed Feb 28, 2008 · Engine · 6,000 miles · TX

I first noticed my car's engine dying out approx. 2 mo. After purchasing it. It happened at a red light, and I started it right back up, and thought nothing much of it. The engine would putter at red lights (3 times over time). This past tuesday night, I left the grocery store, and the car would not go beyond 20 MPH, no matter how I pressed the gas pedal. I had to drive with my emergency blinkers and take the access road home. I t was night, and I did't want to be hit or rear ended. I feel so disgusted, and angry, because I just purchased it this past summer on july 7, 2007.it has only approx 6,000 miles . This isn't normal. I have been reading about the deaths on the jeep commanders, where the car engine and all its lights will suddenly turn off, while driving at interstate speeds. I don't want my car anymore,I don't want to be a statistic. The car seemed normal the following morning. I am driving to and from work on the access roads. The problem with the local dealer here is that if the problem is not happening right before their eyes, they will write a computer print out that states "nothing wrong found", and send you away. I spoke to the general mgr. Jack dunn, and explained the situation he told me I had probably pumped some dirty gasoline in the engine, because he knew of the same type of problem that happened to me with other cars. He also told me that I should never let the gasoline tank go lower than half-full. I plan to take it in to the dealer this friday.

Filed Jan 31, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 9,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving between 50-60 MPH, the transmission failed and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted five minutes later. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer on three occasions. The dealer stated that the cause of failure was due to the key in the ignition, the transmission, and the converter needed to be changed. The current mileage was 13,200 and failure mileage was 9,000. Updated 03/04/08.*lj transmission fluid was leaking from the valve body connector area.

Filed Jan 21, 2008 · Engine · 2,500 miles · TX

The vehicle has stopped 2 times and stalled 3 while driving. My children were inside the vehicle it was scary.

Filed Jan 4, 2008 · Engine · MI

I purchased my 2007 jeep commander n auguest of 2007. Every since october, my truck will sometimes stall out on my when I'm at a red light or when I in idle with the car running. I then have to put the car in park, turn car off, and then re start car. This has happened numerous times, and I have nearly avoided being in an accidents. I have went to the dealership twice to report the problme, they claim they can not find the problem and they have not have any complaints. However, this is not true because numerous jeep owners have experienced this problem as well. Please help before someone is seriusly injuried or killed.

Filed Nov 30, 2007 · Engine · 6,000 miles · FL

On approximately 6 occasions while driving my 2007 jeep commander, the vehicle has unexpectedly just shut off completely, steering wheel locks so you can't steer and it is very scary. Especially since I have a 4 year old daughter who was riding with me on one occasion. I am now reading online of many people with this car who have the same experience. The dealer told me they reprogrammed the computer, but I am terrified to drive my new car. Dealer also indicated they are not getting a lot of cooperation from the manufacturer on this one (as internet entries from others indicate as well). This is extremely dangerous. It also happened to me while I was driving on I-75 at about 70 MPH. Again, the whole car shuts off and you can't steer. Something needs to be done immediately before someone is killed.

Filed Oct 29, 2007 · Engine · GA

Engine stall while driving at 45mph. I was able to pull into grass and restart. System seemed to reset by turning key off, then back on. Nothing unique about day, sunny and 65 at 3pm est.

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Engine · 5,000 miles · MO

While driving our practically new family 2007 jeep commander the engine stalled, at highway speed (70 MPH +). I pulled to the shoulder; and re-started the jeep. I drove about 40 miles, and w/o warning the jeep stalled again. It also stalled a few days later, as I drove at city speed (30 MPH). Every thing appeared to be normal during these occurrences -- no warning lights or beeps. When my husband and I returned from the trip, we took the jeep to the dealer. They kept the jeep 6 days. The service department rep. Said the engineers were unable to duplicate the problem, that every thing checked out okay. The rep did say that chrysler is aware of the problem but do not have a fix, however he was advised to release the jeep to us. We objected to taking the jeep and the dealer worked out an acceptable deal on another model. We bought the jeep new, 3 months before the incident.

Filed Aug 6, 2007 · Engine · 1,425 miles · GA

My husband and I had just bought our first new vehicle a 2007 jeep commander. It only had 65 mi. Or so on it when we bought it. I absolutely loved it. Then all of a sudden when I was pulling into a parking spot with my 20 month old little girl my car stalled. I almost hit a lincoln navigator! I went to the car dealership and they said they couldn't find a problem. That was at 1400 miles! Then at 3700 mi. I was idling at a red light and my car starting shaking really bad! Then I accidentally put my car in 4th gear and then it wouldn't go back into drive. It has been an awful experience owning this commander! The car dealership also told me the seats were stain resistant and they are not by any means I have taken my car up close to 15 times to have apple juice taken out of my "stain proof" cloth seats. I would not recommend this car to anyone!!!!!

Filed May 29, 2007 · Engine · CA

Rolling to a slow stop the vehicle stalled unexpectedly. There was a loss of power brakes. The vehicle was restarted successfully.

Filed May 17, 2007 · Engine · 7,600 miles · GA

The 2006 jeep commander stalled 3 times in the 10 months of ownership. 2 out of the 3 stallings were on a heavy traffic interstate in atlanta, ga. Events leading up to failure included driving approximately 65 miles an hour, A/C powered on failure, and its consequences resulted in engines turning off completely, and requiring a full restart. Cars going the same speed as myself 65 MPH)were swerving to miss me. To correct the failure jeep gave engine a software upgrade, and stated that should fix the problem. The service manager stated that he would not guarantee the service performed. It was only my life at stake, right?? I filed a formal legal complaint to chrysler to get out of my lease.

Filed May 11, 2007 · Engine · 2,535 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. On april 3, 2007, the vehicle's engine failed while driving 35 MPH. There were no warning indicators other than the vehicle began to decelerate. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 3,500 and failure mileage was 2,535. Updated 06/14/07.

Filed Mar 22, 2007 · Engine · 2,000 miles · TX

We purchased a 2007 jeep commander on feb.10. It has 2,000 miles on it. Last week, the engine "threw a rod" through the side of the engine requiring a new engine to be installed. It was the result of road rainwater being taken into the engine through the air intake. I am having to file a claim with my insurance company to replace the engine. The water on ther road was minimal. I continue to see jeep advertisements on television showing the jeep commander driving thru water... The consumer needs to be aware that the vehicle cannot be driven thru water...

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