2008 Jeep Commander transmission problems

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 Feb 14, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · TN

The Electrical System has failed. The center sound system shuts off and reboots on its own every hour or 2 causing electronic failure and has proven to get worse over time. Following that the Jeep will randomly not start, mechanics have told me that it must be the Electrical System because it is not starter, alternator or the battery. Failure to start engine has occurred over 20 times...effecting my ability to drive to work a few times. Power Train has failure has caused electronic control, software, shift lever/gear control and indicator devices, torque, drive axles, hubs, shafts, CV joints, housings and related safety systems to fail/stop working while in drive; example the Jeep was driving 50 miles an hour and transmission gears shut down and i tried shifting into neutral attempt to start transmission/engine failure. All transmission gears shut off. Then after 5 minutes came back on and started working again while driving down a country highway , luckily no other vehicles passed during this incident. This scared me and the passenger in fear of wreaking from lack of control of the vehicle. This has happened 2 times. Having severe problems with gear shifting or transmission failure. Has presented a safety hazard. The speed control fluctuates when driving up a hill or vehicle stalling while driving at 50 mph and must let off the accelerater in order to get vehicle back into correct gear. Vehicle has been inspected by mechanic by using diagnostic tests and each time they cannot find anything wrong with the transmission or engine...only Electrical System which makes sense because the Jeep is a smart car and professionals have informed me to take the jeep to the manufacturer inorder to fix the Electrical Systems malfunctions. there were no messages/warnings prior to each failure which began in the spring of 2021. Except the radio/center electronic consol which failure of the screen, DVD/Video, & radio transmissions that shut down and reboot every 2 hours started 2019.

Filed Jan 22, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · TN

Electrical System is failing. Began with the Electrical sunroof will not open/OR slide all the way open, the sunroof Electrical problem has been this way since 10 years before i purchased it in 2019. Next the panel for the radio and screen panel for AM/FM, Then the CD Player quit working all together. Will not play any CD. Airbag warning light is showing on dash,however, vehicle has never been wreaked. No airbag been deployed. Starting the vehicle, within the past 6 months 2008 commander has failed to start over 20 times after continuously checking alternator, starter, ect. Informed it is the Electrical System failing; By professional. Vehicles Electrical system has caused the gears to slip and it is a v6 but drives as a 4 cylinder. Driving on Highway is dangerous when Electrical system breaks down without warning. Suspension and shocks seem to not work well, as the slightest bump is rough and rugged throwing passengers around. All these defects never occurred from April 2020 until recently about December 2021. Electrical system Repair is thousands of dollars to fix or replace. This is a manufacturer problem. Please help to correct these issues for the safety of all those on the road. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Filed Mar 10, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · TX

The jeep randomly stutters, surges, and dies at the light. The brake light comes on and off and the brakes also feel like they stutter and/or shake when pressing on the pedal break.

Filed Jul 20, 2021 · Electrical, Suspension · NE

Front and shutters and feels like it may vibrate of the road. Also the trans slips into neutral.

Filed Dec 22, 2020 · Transmission · 198,140 miles · OK

On a 2 lane road at a speed of 25 to 30 MPH, the 2008 jeep commander quit accelerating when the gas pedal was pushed. It responded as if it was in neutral. Rpm's reved up high with no acceleration. When the vehicle was turned off and then back on it continued to do the same thing. Intermittently.

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 95,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the engine started revving and the temperature gauge began to rise. The contact stated the air bags, traction and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated she continued to drive the vehicle but experienced the failure and shifted to 4th gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure and associated the failure with manufacturer communication number: p57. The vehicle was taken to local dealer voyles chrysler dodge jeep ram of birmingham located at 1313 grants mill way, birmingham, al 35210, (205) 403-5430, and had the recall repair completed. The dealer stated after the repair was completed that they continued to experience the failure. The dealer stated the transmission solenoid pack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired as of yet. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2020 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shifted into limp mode and failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, on several occasions the transmission failed to remain in gear or shift correctly into the proper gears. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was corrected. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v175000 (power train). The failure mileage was 129,000. *ln

Filed Dec 16, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 152,364 miles · NC

Tamara recall the jeep will cut off randomly while driving down the road. It will also make attempts to cut off while driving at 60 MPH and below. The esp light and traction control light will come on. Once able to get the jeep stopped with out getting in an accident it will restart and all lights will go off. This has happened now 3 times with in 4 days with it cutting completely off and 5 times trying to while driving. The 1st time it was on a highway going about 50 miles and hour. The 2nd time I was getting off the interstate while going around a curve going about 30 miles an hr. The 3rd time I was doing 35 miles an hr on a busy street. The times that it has attempted to shut off but didn't I was going between 45 and 60 miles an hr. This is unsafe for anyone to be driving and have happen. It can cause me to have accident and or to cause a accident. This can cause serious harm and loss of life. I am not sure if it is the ignition switch or an issue with the motor or wiring. Something is wrong. I see on other forums that I am not the only one having this issue. I have contacted the dealership that I have recently purchased this jeep from I am scared to drive it. I am in fear for myself and kids and others.

Filed Nov 18, 2018 · Body, Seats · 86,000 miles · MN

Vehicle drops from 70 MPH to 30 MPH unexpectedly and frequently. Unable to get out of first gear. Adding 1 quart transmission fluid lasts for a few days. No leaks seen by 3 mechanics