2007 Jeep Commander: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 10, 2025 · Electrical · UT

This vehicle and others of this same year struggle with intermittent stalling when slowing down or stopping at about 100,000 miles. When this happens, the power steering no longer works and the vehicle will not restart, until placed in neutral and restarted.

Filed Feb 20, 2022 · Electrical, Seat belts · TN

Was driving cars engine started shaking was stalling losing power in the middel of the road engine light came on we barely male the car home it was stalling out happend only less than 5 miles from home put code reader on vehicle had 5 codes one was Power train and other spark plug ect going out dealer ship they had it towed the tow truck driver couldn't get the 2 front tires to move took him 2 hrs finally he told me he had to remove my drive shaft to tow it the dealer ship cleared the codes told me nothing is wrong with the vehicle and I have to come get it and drive it home 1 hr 30 min from there I am not willing to do that it's unsafe also they sold it to me with broken seat belts and a water leak that flood in entire front of the car so now my car is sitting there and I have no help on this.they refuse to fix anything except the seat belts and won't tow it back to me.

Filed Feb 16, 2022 · Transmission · AL · crash

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that occasionally while driving 35 – 65 MPH, the vehicle would shake and hesitate. The vehicle also lost power steering and braking functionality and stalled with an audible tone. There were no warning lights illuminated. On another occasion the vehicle lost motive power and was struck by the vehicle in the rear. There was no physical damage to the vehicle and there was no injury sustained. The police were not notified and both vehicles were able to drive away from the scene. On another occasion the vehicle stalled and was towed to the residence; then towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed however, the contact was unaware of the results or if the vehicle was repaired. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 7, 2020 · Engine · 200,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving down the road, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously taken to butler chrysler dodge jeep dealer, 188 robert smalls pkwy, beaufort, sc 29906, due to the check engine warning light being illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure because the check engine warning light was not illuminated. The key was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 133,700 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred while the engine was idling and at after start-up on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to bosak jeep (3111 w. Lincoln hwy merrillville, in 46410) and an unknown relay switch was replaced however, the failure continued. The mechanic then informed the contact that the crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor, and power train control module were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,700.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Engine · 147,000 miles · GA

I bought this jeep 10-4-19. Since I've owned the vehicle it has stalled multiple time while going down the road. The first time it happen was with my 18 year old daughter. I first thought she just did something wrong and didn't think much of the issue. Until I was taking my son to a baseball camp in ut knoxville. It died on us twice while going down the interstate. Luckily, I was able to pull off the side of the road. It took us about 5-10 minutes and it finally would start back up and run normal. On the trip home it ran fine until we crossed over the georgia state line and it died one more time. I have replaced the battery. I read somewhere that it was a grounding issue so I pulled the ground wires off to make sure they are touching metal. This hasn't helped and the vehicle will still stall while driving or at stop lights. I bought this for my kids to drive but like everyone else I've read about. I'm afraid to let my kids or wife drive this car. I don't have the money to buy another vehicle. Any help would be greatly appreciated considering this seems to be a known issue. I've started documenting the times it stalls to see if there is a pattern. 11/7/19 8 pm in traffic, 11/12/19 8 am in traffic, 11/20/19 lows parking lot, 12/2/19 10:17 pm at red light - then again 10:29 at another red light down the road. Also the speeds were from 35 MPH to 75 MPH doesn't matter.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · 117,000 miles · OK

The car stalls without warning when you are driving.I have had it checked at the dealership and other shops several times and they cannot find out what is wrong with it. It does not matter if you are on the street or on the highway (which is scary) and it is totally random. According to the website I have had all the recalls done.

Filed Mar 2, 2019 · Engine · 140,000 miles · IL

Engine does not start sometimes, have had recalled ignition put in already. Then it stalled on highway, had it towed to mechanic, couldn't get it jumped. He took off serpentine belt and showed us engine was locked up. It has a 5.7 hemi in it. I get all fluids changed when I'm supposed to. Change oil and filter religiously with best oil and filter available . Mechanic even said all fluids looked great. He can't understand it. This vehicle has had numerous problems, from leaking weepholes in son roof to drivetrain, not wanting to start and stalling when ever to now a seized engine!

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 5, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 72,000 miles · FL

The 2007 jeep commander I own is having a fuel pump relay issue.it will not start but continuously turns over also we have had the car stall out on the highway at high speeds making it a rather dangerous situation. Many of the vehicles from 07 and up had a recall for this exact reason but unfortunately mine was not covered under this recall. I am certain that this is my issue but the manufacturer has refused to do anything to fix the problem without paying an arm and a leg.

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 19, 2018 · Engine · 113,900 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. The contact switched into neutral and restarted the vehicle normally. The contact also stated that the failure occurred two other times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,900.