Jeep Commander sudden acceleration problems

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 88,242 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and seized. Also, the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed by an independent towing company to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and gear shifter needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced, but the gear shifter was not. The failure recurred. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v175000 (power train, electrical system) as the possible cause of the failure. Motor world toyota (150 motorworld drive, wilkes-barre, pa 18702, 570‑846‑4098) was contacted about the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,242.*dt *js*jb *bf

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Fuel system · 165,000 miles · UT · crash

May 29th, 1026, while driving along I-80 in north platte, nebraska the jeep suddenly, without warning accelerated on me causing an accident. I could not get the jeep under control, ran off the road and into a highway sign before getting control. One witness even stated that it looked as if the jeep "just took off". Been having issues with irregular rmps and now this. Why the sudden acceleration with loss of control?

Filed Dec 10, 2015 · CA

Engine stalled without any warning lights while driving.it just died out.luckily no vehicles was following. Changes in acceleration or gear suddenly shifts/sudden acceleration while driving on the freeway starter problem.sometimes it doesnt start.

Filed Nov 17, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · NY

I completed a recall (14v‑438 recall date: september 3, 2014 manufacturer recall number: p41) understanding that my problem would end. The ignition key recall work: when I insert the key to the ignition, it takes an effort to push and turn the ignition key. 1) I am afraid the key will break off after several attempts. 2) I have not experienced the light flickering and electric panel shutdown (engine still running, but panel seems to be disconnected from engine performance at this point) 3) my vehicle continues to accelerated on its own with foot on brakes only when stopped at a light or stopped and making turns, or stopped on "p- park" with engine idling joltin my head/body (to describe how much it is felt).

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Engine · NJ

This is a repeat problem problem still not solved I keep bringing into the dealership. It has been towed, driven, etc. Data recorder. New ignition installed, new wires installed, relay switch installed now they want to try to replace the fuel pump. They are just guessing they have no solution to this problem. Time to go drive my death trap....doesn't start sometimes, and they can't figure that out...today, while I was sitting in traffic on 95 my jeep just accelerated out of no where; and I had to slam on the brake and skid off the highway to avoid hitting another vehicle. Now I have no headlights, and no turn signals. No digital speedometer, thankfully, cars still have the traditional speedometer. Lets see what happens this time around. Your right route 1 jeep there is nothing wrong with my vehicle and its safe to drive...maybe chrysler will get there act together and learn from gm! Reading me instructions on how to pull my car off the road in case of engine shut down is unacceptable! How do I handle the sudden acceleration and lack of blinkers and lights? I have had ignition/starting issues for years now; I have them dealt with at the dealership on multiple occasions and have also spent money at a private garage to fix the "problems"

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Acceleration · 140,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated when the cruise control was activated, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact had quickly engaged the brake pedal to decelerate and disengaged the cruise control. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact also mentioned that the brakes seized and would not immediately release. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that there were no recalls. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The current mileage was 96,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2013 · Acceleration · 63,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without manual force. The contact was able to shift into park to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Acceleration · VT

2006 jeep commander. Consumer writes in regards to sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated while traveling southbound on the northway, the vehicle suddenly and without warning accelerated at a high rate of speed of about 90 MPH. At the time, the consumer was about five car lengths from an automobile ahead of him in the same lane, and in 10 seconds he was just a few feet of overtaking and crashing into the vehicle. He applied the brake, then the accelerator, repeating it over and over, but to no avail, unable to bring the vehicle to a stop or even slow it down. Realizing that crashing into the vehicle was imminent, he made an oblique turn into the traffic lane to his left and continued at 90 MPH with the engine screaming and with the thrust of a rocket, his foot was on the accelerator, trying to shut the vehicle down. The vehicle continued on at a high speed for another 10 or 15 seconds and then the situation corrected itself and it settled down to 50 MPH. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where an inspection revealed the throttle body plate was full of carbon and that interfered with the performance of the throttle causing the sudden and unexpected acceleration of the vehicle.

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 72,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently and would not respond to acceleration attempts. The contact also stated that the check engine light illuminated. Additionally, while stopped, the vehicle erroneously surged forward. The failure occurred intermittently at different speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.