2007 Jeep Commander: loss of power steering

Filed Jul 11, 2024 · Engine · MA

When driving at various speeds, the engine shuts completely off, causing loss of power steering and brakes. Jeep dealer said no recalls for this problem. Very dangerous condition, I have been almost involved in several accidents because of this. There are other people on the computer who have this same problem.

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 Dec 6, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 98,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the steering became difficult to operate. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, and the vehicle operated as intended. The dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure with the steering. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 01/25/2017

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 46,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While traveling approximately 25 MPH, another vehicle swerved in front of the contact's vehicles at a higher rate of speed without warning. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the other vehicle from the front. The air bags did not deploy, the power steering failed, and the vehicle stalled. Several attempts had to be made in order to restart the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash and lower back pains, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed to determine the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. In addition, the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, due to the parts not being available, the contact was unable to receive the repair for months. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. Updated 09/18/15*lj

Filed Feb 9, 2013 · Electrical · 84,000 miles · NC

The car has been stalling over the past 4 months. Normally the stalling has occurred when the car was idling. Last week the car did the same thing but at a much higher rate of speed (60 MPH). The car shut off and I lost power steering. Multiple lights have been coming in the dash over the past few months and my automatic windshield wipers have stopped working. Also, my automatic gate opener sometimes just will not work. There are similar issues with 2006 and 2008 vehicles and both of those have recalls, but I noticed that the 2007 does not.

Filed Jul 23, 2012 · Steering · 57,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she noticed fluids from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where it was determined that the leak was coming from the rack and pinion. The mechanic informed the contact that they had to replace the rack and pinion, the power steering assist and the power steering pump.the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Transmission · 33,155 miles · OK

2/22/10 6:10 am - normal driving conditions 2007 jeep commander 3.7 v6, approx 30-35 MPH, loss of power, no power steering, engine light came on. Stopped vehicle, turned vehicle off, restarted, engine light remained but was drivable. This the 3rd time in a month this has happened. Highest rate of speed with loss of power was 40 MPH. 2/21/10 - 4:30 pm - started vehicle, put vehicle in drive, no power, loud clunk under vehicle, no rpms from gas pedal, all lights within gear position panel all lit at once. Used manual shift into 4th gear, drive light came on, vehicle was now drivable. Called jeeps 1-800 number advised them of problems, was told to contact chrysler dealership for warranty diagnosis. Made an appointment for 2/23/10.

Filed Sep 21, 2007 · Electrical, Steering · 6,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving 15 MPH, the contact lost steering ability and the instrument panel dimmed. The vehicle was turned off and restarted to regain power and steering ability. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage was 29,000 and failure mileage was 6,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2007 · 850 miles · NC

I purchased a new 2006 jeep commander limited 4.7l 4wd. I was driving down the highway on one occasion and a rural road on another occasion at separate times in on the same day (two days after purchasing) and was moving at around 70 MPH on the hwy and 45 on the rural road when I shifted in my seat. My right knee made minor contact with the ignition key and it turned the vehicle off completely, no dash lights no motor, no power steering or brakes. I managed to get the vehicle off the road and luckily no one was behind me or beside me either time. I had to put the vehicle in park then restart the motor and go from there. I can only imagine if a young driver had been at the wheel or if there were cars around me at the time. I am not a large or very tall person. I went to edmunds.com and went to the vehicle forum on problems and issues and read where others had experienced the same thing. I contacted the dealer the next morning and was told to contact the manufacture, when I did they sent me a prescripted note saying to contact the dealer. I told them that the dealer told me to contact them and they sent me another email stating to go through the dealer. And they thanked me for my input. This problem is not a broken part issue it is a design flaw in the vehicle. The ignition key is located at such an angle and close to the knee so that when it gets hit from the left it forces the key to turn out of run to acc or off. It does not take much force to do this and the detent in the run position is very week at best. This to me is a real safety issue that needs to be addressed with the manufacturer.