Jeep Commander steering lock-up problems

Filed Mar 6, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · 174,100 miles · KY

My vehicle died in the middle of me driving without warning. I was on a main road turning into a mcdonald's when my car died. I was going about 20 when my car died. My steering locked up, couldn't brake or accelerate, and had to pull over and turn my car off to and back on to get it running again. Once I got my car started again the idle kept pulsating above one thousand RPM and would have to keep it in neutral at a stop so it would lurk forward.

Filed Oct 26, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 133,404 miles · FL

My jeep commander has had 3 different mechanical diagnostics to diagnose why the vehicle shuts off continually while in motion or stopped. The ignition switch was recently replaced as a part of a recall and this has not solved the issue either. The jeep will randomly shut off, and all power steering is loss, causing a very unsafe condition until it can be put into park or neutral and turn back on. My last diagnostic showed the auto repair shopped a computer read of 'running' while the truck had turned off several times right in front of them. I have spent a large amount of money on diagnostics and no mechanic has been able to find an answer even after the ignition switch was replaced as part of an original recall. I was told by all three auto repair shops that they know there is a stalling/shut off issue but they are unable to fix it because there is no indicator of why through thorough diagnostics. They also noted that when the jeep shuts off the dash lights do not turn on as it would normally when a vehicle shuts off. When the jeep has shut off on me driving down a major road at 40 miles per hour my only indicator that my vehicle has shut off is that my steering wheel locks up as the jeep begins to slow down. The new ignition switch has not remedied the shut off issue and no mechanical shop has been able to diagnose and other reason why. Essentially my jeep commander is very unsafe with no solution able to found. I researched further and found that there was a front control module recall on some 2008 jeep commanders issued. I believe my jeep commander's VIN may need to be added to this recall for this make and model because the ignition switch recall has not fixed the issue and no mechanical diagnostic has been able to answer why. Everything else is completely sound with the jeep commander except this issue of shutting off while on, in motion or parked.

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 Mar 26, 2018 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the front passenger side tire ball joint failed. The contact stated that after the ball joint fractured, the steering wheel seized as well as braking was difficult due to a brake fluid leak. The contact veered off into oncoming traffic and was only able to stop the vehicle after the axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer or dealer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2016 · Engine · 150,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would start and then shut off without warning. The check engine and oil warning indicators illuminated and the steering wheel locked. The failure also occurred whenever the vehicle was driven at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic and a dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 62,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 10 MPH, the power steering seized and the instrument panel lights illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 18, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 91,000 miles · FL

While relocating and driving on a major interstate highway, the pre-owned vehicle with 87,684 at time of purchase, the 4 wheel drive system came on by itself and stayed in high and is still in high and if the vehicle is driven will need to be disconnected. The power steering locked, shredded belts. Then, the engine ran hot for no more than a mile on an interstate highway with no warning. Due to the power steering locking up, combustion caused head gasket problems.

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 25, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 101,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. The contact stated that while making a right turn at 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact shifted into park and turned the key to the off and then to the on position in order to regain function of the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 101,000.

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.