2007 Jeep Commander: steering wheel locks up

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 Jun 26, 2015 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel seized, and the brakes hesitated to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

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 Aug 7, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · MD

While driving my 2007 jeep commander limited edition 4x4 at various speeds car stalls without warning. All power features including steering wheel lock and check engine light comes on. Forced to maneuver to shoulder if possible (dangerous) put the car in park and then re-start. Same problem has occurred approximately 50 times since 2010. Have sought information from dealer and independent mechanics and attempted to repair at my own expense to no avail. Mechanics have been unable to replicate the problem while on road tests, which is expected since the stalling is unpredictable. The most recent occurrence was 8/5/14 - complete engine stall while driving (approximately 40mpg), steering wheel and all other power features locked in the middle of traffic. Put the car in park then re-started.

Filed Aug 16, 2013 · Steering · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact stated that while traveling 75 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was moved off the roadway where it was shut down and restarted. The vehicle resumed normal function. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the failure was not unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 3, 2012 · Engine · 111,796 miles · KS

Jeep commander stalls randomly while driving. This is the 5th time in less than a week. When the vehicle stalls, the steering locks up and the car has to be put into park in order to restart it, and is difficult to restart when this happens. This is a major safety issue because the car is moving when it stalls.

Filed Mar 15, 2012 · Engine · 70,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the steering wheel seized. The failure had not been diagnosed and no repairs have been made. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2011 · Steering · 59,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and it was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the automatic shut down relay would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians advised that the power train control module would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that she did not feel comfortable driving the vehicle after the repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2011 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into gear, it suddenly stalled at 70 MPH and the steering wheel locked up. The contact turned the vehicle off completely and restarted it. The failure seemed to correct itself after it was turned back on. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the shifter module was defective. The vehicle was being repaired at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was not notified. The current and failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2009 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · CA

This is my 2nd complaint to you guys about this frightening and dangerous issue of my jeep commander engine stalling problems. I almost had another accident by driving 35 MPH and the engine just stalls, power and lighting flashes on and off, then fails. No power over the car and the steering wheel locks up! The car behind me had to veer sharply to keep from running into the back of me. It was an unexpected stall for other vehicles as well as myself. I have tried to get help, but to no avail. I am scared to continue to drive this dangerous auto and need some help either replacing it or jeep to take it back! Also, it still jerks forward, (with my foot on the brake!) while I'm sitting at a light, almost hitting the pedestrians walking in the crosswalk in front of me. There are many complaints on the internet with very similar and like complaints and no one is doing anything about it. I guess they're waiting for a tragedy, instead of trying to prevent one. Please advise.

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 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.