Jeep Commander harsh shifting problems

Filed May 2, 2018 · Suspension · 83,009 miles · CO

Both lower arm bushings have substantial movement resulting in unsafe steering and clunky noise. This vehicle has not been abused or used off road.

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Engine · 112,000 miles · NC

Traveling approximately 65 MPH on I-85 when the jeep commander made a clunk sound and the vehicle stopped. There was no power and it was unable to start. This occurred around 10pm when I was heading home after work. It was a scary experience since it was dark. I was extremely thankful for law enforcement presenting and stayed with me until the tow truck arrived. I took it to a first mechanic who stated the engine was totaled. I went for a second opinion to another mechanic since the car was made in 2008 and has about 112,000 miles but was also informed the engine was totaled. This was a shock and disappointing since I do not have the funds to purchase another vehicle.

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · NC

This loud clunking noise and vibration on downshifting has been going on for a long time. Happens when the vehicle is slowing down and the transmission is downshifting. A pronounced clunk two times as I slow down. I have taken the jeep to the dealer and various repair facilities and it can't be fixed. The jeep people claim they can't replicate the issue. I feel they are stonewalling me. I have spent a lot of money on this and it's unnerving especially when I have other people in the jeep. "why don't you get it fixed they ask"

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 May 8, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 64,643 miles · NC

The commander was sluggish on a trip to florida, when I would press the accelerator, it would hesitate and sputter. The month before this trip, I just had the transmission serviced at 60k to keep the power train warranty intact. So figured something was done incorrectly at the dealership and we would deal with it when we returned home. I wish we would have found a repair shop in fl to look into it as the jeep turned off on us going 74 MPH on I-95. We almost got rear ended by a semi. We drove 65 the rest of the way home and it was one of the scariest moments of my life. I took it back to the dealership and they read the code and cleared the code like they did previously when it would do a hard downshift with a lovely clunk when coming to a stop. This fixed the issue until we were coming back from a four hour trip and the lurching forward when going up an incline started again. It cut off, the check engine light came on and stayed lit, as well as the park assist. Like before we coasted to the side of the road, turned it off and restarted it. Took it back to the dealership and was told it was the fuel sensor and shelled out $750 to get it fixed. I am scared to drive this SUV and have never had this issue happen to any of the 20 cars we have previously owned. Please look into why this is occurring because if someone dies due to being rear ended when it cuts off, a lawsuit will be imminent. Thank you

Filed Nov 8, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · CA

I have had my 07 jeep commander (3.6 v6) since january 2008. I have notice numerous times while driving from a complete stop, that my vehicle will lose power and start to sputter when I try to apply the gas and the car moves very slow as in less than 20mph. This has happened to me numerous times and makes me very uncomfortable driving knowing that my car can stop and leave me vulnerable to being rear-ended at intersections or common stops. I notice when this happens that my vehicle cluster displays "service park assist" and the service park assist light comes on uncontrollably and at the same time my dash/ cluster also displays ( [p][r][n][d] ) all at once as if the vehicle does not know what gear it is in. This is not acceptable for a vehicle that is supposed to provide a safe driving experience. I also find it very disappointing that numerous people all over the united states and internet/ forums all have this problem and chrysler tries to narrow it down to a select year. Model. And engine. My vehicle has the same issues as the previous recall for the 2007 4.7 v8 engines, yet chrysler ignores the community of jeep commander owners with the 3.6 v6 engine that have the same problem. There is also a tsb (18-004-09 rev. A) that describes the clunking and hesitation you feel when trying to get up to speed. This is not something a customer should have to pay for. My vehicle is a 2007 with less than 40,000 miles on it and I should be able to enjoy my vehicle safely during this time period. Another problem is that the vehicle does this at random so you can't just take it to the dealership and show them the problem. I'm sure they would gladly take my money and let me spend 1000+ dollars for new parts, but I have an 8yr/80,000 mile warranty purchased from chrysler and will not pay for diagnostic after diagnostic to try and replicate a problem that is clearly there...

Filed Feb 14, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 40,000 miles · LA

About 9 times over the last 3 years, my jeep commander 2007 limited v8 has stalled while moving causing the electrical components including lights, radio, dashboard panel, etc to momentarily turn off. Each time, the stall is accompanied by a loud "clunking" noise. In each instance I have been traveling on the interstate 60+ MPH. I am able to restart everytime by either pulling over or putting the car into neutral, restarting the engine, and then putting it back into drive while moving. I have discussed this with the dealership on two different occasions and have been told there is nothing they can do unless the check engine light comes on which has never occurred. This has happened to both of the primary drivers of the vehicle, and the ignition switch has never been accidentally turned off.

Filed Nov 2, 2011 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · MA

While driving, all gear indicators prnd light simultaneously, "service park assist system" message appears, "check engine" light illuminates, some hard shifts from 2 to 1, 2 to 3 and 3 to 4. Vehicle loses power but does not stall. Engine revs but does not transfer power to wheels.

Filed Oct 29, 2010 · Engine, Lights · 60,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact pulled over and after several attempts, was able to restart it. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact also stated that the vehicle would experience a hard shift and hesitation when she tried to accelerate. Updated 5/9/11 *cn the consumer stated when she attempted to start the vehicle, the ignition key would not start the vehicle, it would take several more times to try and get the vehicle started. Also, when acceleration, the vehicle would hesitate and then stall. The transmission was making loud noises when shifting and the transmission light has since illuminated. The tail light lamps seals were broken and water was seeping inside. Updated 08/22/11

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.