2007 Jeep Commander: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 30, 2019 · Body, Engine · 192,995 miles · CA · crash

The vehicle shut off without warning while driving 65 MPH. Lost control hit side truck try restart but won crank or anything head lights and everthing is normal just won crank again

Filed Apr 28, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 51,968 miles · CA

Right after purchasing this car in 10/2011 the jeep would randomly cut off or lose power, not sure if this an electrical issue. Due to the randomness of the issue, they could not duplicate the problem when I brought in the car. After going back to the dealership the manger at the time wrote/promised that his establishment (reliable auto) would repair/fix the issue if it occurred again (within a year or 12,000 miles). After a years time the issue still continued, but now I cannot bring it in to be fixed w/out being charged. Whenever I pushed down on the pedal to accelerate , the car could not accelerate past 25- 30 MPH! This would occur while I was already in motion, or at a light. Felt like the car was, "stalling" and the service park assist message would appear. I would try to shift the gear but nothing changed, the car still would not accelerate. This happened on multiple occasions. Sometimes the next day the car would drive just fine, other times the problem, "fixed itself" within a few days. Every time I took the car in they had a difficult time duplicating the problem. My check engine light would also illuminate but when checked no codes could be found. Super frustrating and scary to deal w/ this. In july/aug 2013 the problem got worse when I was involved in an automobile accident. Took the commander to chrysler/jeep and they were able to identify an electrical/shiftmodule problem. One of the reps. At jeep told me this been common w/ jeep commanders. Before I had the commander, I owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee, purchased brand new in 2005. Great car but had some electrical issues, when on, my headlights would randomly start flashing. In my experience, jeeps look good but come w/ too many issues. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Engine · 91,000 miles · GA

The 1st incident happened at 7:45am while I was stopped in a line of traffic heading to work. I went to press the gas and nothing happened. I put my car in park and turned the key and the engine cranked up fine. It was as though the key switched back to accessory bc no check engine light, no bells, alerts nothing - and my stereo still played and my headlights were still on. Incident 2 happened at 8:00pm while back out of a parking space. The engine again turned off and headlights still worked, but not breaks or steering. Pushed key forward and vehicle cranked up again. I called palmer dodge and they said it sounds like a faulty ignition switch, which has been recalled on my model of jeep, but they were not doing repairs for the recall bc chrysler hasn't issued the parts. Therefore, if I get it fixed now, I will have to pay for it and then hope chrysler will reimburse me when the parts are available. They want me to continue to drive my vehicle which could shut off while I'm doing 80 MPH down a highway for the nect 5 months? I have to pay for a part they have already recalled bc it's not openly available to everyone yet?

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Electrical · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the entire instrument panel illuminated, the headlights flickered, and the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred multiple times. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. 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 failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Electrical · CA · fire

My 2007 jeep commander caught on fire while parked for a couple hrs. Fire investigator said it originated in the electrical wiring in the headliner. Jeep sent out an investigator and stated no manufacturer defect, prior to incident, all lights,dashboard,headlights would shut off. Taken to dealer and something with computer was reset. But continued a few times after.

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Body · 775 miles · CA

We purchased a 2007 jeep commander limited in september, 2007. After the first rains in october, 2007 the jeep cabin was flooded with rain water entering the cabin via the front driver and passenger front pillars. The dealer claimed they could not reproduce the leaking and sent us away. The cabin flooded again following the next rain storm. This time dealer replaced moon roof gutter/drain on passenger side. Next rain storm flooding again and dealer replaced moon roof gutter/drain on the driver side. Upon return from the dealer electronic components began malfunctioning such as interior dome lights, automatic headlamps, intermittent wiper functions, etc. I suspect the deluge of water from the cabin flooding is now affecting the electronics in the dash, headliner, center console and doors. We have petitioned daimlerchrysler corporation under the california lemon laws, but we no have no response as of yet.