2008 Jeep Commander: sudden loss of power

Filed Feb 28, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · MD

2008 Jeep Commander, 4.7L, QDII system. Vehicle experiences a sudden an unexpected loss of power and braking action while driving at speed. After loss of power, ABS, Stability Control, Brake, Check engine light, dash board warning lights illuminate and flash. Park assist and service 4wd error messages flash intermittently. Vehicle begins to buck and surge, accelerator becomes unresponsive. Has occurred at highway speed of 70mph, 50mph, 35mph. Loss of control of vehicle is sudden an unexpected with no advance warning. Vehicle has been to my local jeep dealer 4 times for repair (in under 1000 miles) multiple components replaced with no correction to issue.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Fuel system · 172,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. The VIN was not provided. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle started to lose power. A smell of fuel was perceived without warning. The vehicle was taken to the performance chrysler jeep dodge ram columbus (1130 auto mall dr, columbus, oh 43228) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle burnt the fuel lines and melted the fuel tank. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. The contact called the attorney general and was referred to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Electrical · 89,800 miles · NJ

Vehicle turned completely off while stopped in traffic complete loss of power, fortunately not while moving. Turned key to off position and turned back on. Vehicle did restart and continue to drive. Aware that chrysler has recalled numerous 2008 vehicles for recall# p57 (fobik ignition key).

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Electrical · OH

2008 jeep commander. Consumer writes in regards to wireless ignition switch mode recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the wireless ignition mode was replaced on december 15, 2011. During the following year, the consumer frequently lost power while driving. While the most frequently moments occurred after she began driving, it also occurred while driving at higher speeds including the freeway. The dealer was unable to determine the problem and suggested a tune-up and throttle body fuel system service. The problem continued and the consumer eventually found that if she tapped on the key after the starting the vehicle, she could determined if it was fully engaged.

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 119,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 145,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate over 40 MPH. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · MD

The first incident occurred on 27 nov, as we were driving down a 2-lane highway. We were traveling approx. 60 MPH when the jeep made a ?clunk? Sound, suddenly the engine lost power and became difficult to steer. I was able to get the vehicle over to the side of the road, got out and did a quick external check to try and see what was wrong. Nothing appeared to be wrong. I got back in and tried to start the jeep again, and it did start up. We cautiously proceeded back to our hotel and I immediately looked up the nearest jeep dealer to have the vehicle checked for any mechanical problems. The jeep dealer told me that there were no mechanical problems with the jeep, but that there was an open recall for problems with the ignition switch. The tech told me that the ignition switch on our jeep was loose, which could allow it to slip from the on position to the acc position which would cause the engine to stop while driving. They said there were no parts available yet to fix the problem. They advised that we remove all key chains from the key, but there was nothing else they could do. Just two days later, on 29 nov, we had another dangerous incident. This time, we were on the middle lane of a 3-lane interstate. We were traveling at approx. 70 MPH when I again heard the loud ?clunk?, the vehicle suddenly lost engine power and became difficult to steer. I immediately put the hazard lights on and tried to get off the highway. We were extremely lucky that there was no vehicle in the lane to the right of us, as I could barely get the jeep off the highway onto the shoulder. If another vehicle would have been close behind us or coming up on the right of us, we would surely have been rear ended. I have contacted both my local jeep dealership and the chrysler corporation regarding a solution to this problem with no assistance from either.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 62,670 miles · OH

Driving on straight residential road at 35 MPH. Abrupt power loss to vehicle occurred. Gas gauge went from half full to below empty. Difficult steering and braking. Vehicle coasted enough to make right hand turn into a side street. Stopped vehicle, removed key from ignition, put the key back in, and the vehicle started. Exact scenarios reported in the news. This vehicle is a 2008 model and is not subject to the recall that was recently announced whereby the recall year stopped at 2007. .

Filed Jul 15, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 86,000 miles · NY

While driving on the highway, the entire dashboard went black and the car went completely dead. This has happened 3 times since the first incident. No lights, power steering or brakes, no power windows to put my hand out to wave cars around me. Car also stalls immediately upon starting up. Also another recurring issue is the entire dashboard lighting up and flashing, total power loss--no power in gas pedal, car stops, and then suddenly kicks back in. I called the dealership and they said I must pay $99.50 for a diagnostic test.

Filed Jun 14, 2013 · Electrical · 67,561 miles · MA

I was making a left turn on a local road, I was starting to accelerate when the car shut off without warning. I glided safely to the side of the road. Lost power steering, power brakes. The radio and headlights were still on. I was able to turn the key to the off position and restart the engine. Didn't see any warning lights. I was only going at less than 10 MPH and I was pulling from a full-stop. The same thing happened 3 days later.

Filed Jun 6, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 40,000 miles · MA

While driving at highway speed vehicle lost engine power slowing vehicle on highway. Speed is restored after foot is taken off accelerator and reapplied. Lights appear on days indicating the stability control and an electrical problem. Vehicle was brought to mechanic several times and could not locate any problems. Loss of power is now at random intervals at all speeds and all conditions. Mechanic is still unable to locate any problem. Fear an incident could occur at any time resulting in a crash at highway speeds. Lots of information about the same problem located on the web.

Filed Feb 21, 2013 · Engine · 65,000 miles · TX

My 2008 jeep commander overland edition has been stalling out and jumping. It started with dying when I would come to a stop at a stop sign or red light. I would put it in park and it would crank back up. It then graduated to "jumping" while I was driving down the interstate at 60+ MPH. It would jump as if it came out of gear, but then kick back in and continue as if nothing was wrong. It has now started jumping like that and dying while driving at 60+ MPH. It jumps, then dies and we lose power steering. It is very scary and very dangerous. Thankfully I have been able to pull over to the side of the road and put it in park and it start rights back up. I have taken the jeep into the dealership and other mechanics. I am always told that there are no warnings that show up in the computer and they cannot duplicate the issue, so there is nothing they can do. I am afraid that this will cause an accident and possible serious injury before anything is done about this. I have researched this online and discovered that many people have had the same issue, but no one seems to know the cause. I also noticed there was a recall on 1338 jeeps because some part was causing them to stall out. When I called chrysler, they told me that my jeep was not included in the recall. I find it strange that my jeep is having the same issue, but I am being told that the recall doesn't affect me. I need to know what is causing this issue with my car and would like to find out before anyone is seriously hurt.