140 of the
3,923 complaints filed about the Jeep Commander
are about the other systems —
4% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2006.
Vehicle periodically loses signal from right rear pressure monitor, displaying — in place of thenpressure reading. EVIC displays “Service Tire Pressure Monitoring System”, TPMS indicator light blinks. Took vehicle for service, they replaced the TPMS sensors. Issue reoccurred. Returned to servicing dealer, right rear TPMS sensor again. Issue reoccurred. Servicing dealer indicates that part number 5026189AH likely needs replacing but part shows out of stock. Contacted Jeep Customer Care and they confirmed part has been discontinued and no replacement part is available. TPMS system no longer works reliably.
NHTSA complaint #11535676 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The WIN module malfunctioned not allowing my vehicle to restart after stalling on the interstate. Since then, I have not been able to start my vehicle. Apparently there’s a recall on this exact same win module for the exact same year make and model of my vehicle but yet I was informed that my vin wasn’t qualified under the recall for some reason.
NHTSA complaint #11464307 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
It randomly loses all power and it seems to shift erratically at this time as well. The check engine light dings once then disappears with out storing a any codes to diagnose. It only does it while I'm driving and if it happens while braking it loses the ability to brake. Very dangerous car, bought from dealership, told it had no problems due to not having any check engine lights and didn't do it on the test drive. AS IS WARRANTY.
NHTSA complaint #11451615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MY VEHICLE JUST QUITS WHEN I AM DRIVING . NO POWER AND THE ENGINE JUST SHUTS OFF. OUR MECHANIC HAS SUGGESTED THERE HAS BEEN RECALL ON 2008 JEEP COMMANDERS. BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THEY INFORMED US OUR VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE LIST.
NHTSA complaint #11436020 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Heat shield on the muffler system. I was towing a boat up north and started to smell a burning smell. At first I thought it was an electrical issue, but couldn't identify anything. So I drove another 3 to 4 miles and the back floor boards was smoking filling the car with smoke. I pulled over and the carpet was melting from the heat of the muffler/exhaust under the back seat. When it was inspected the heat shield was not over the area that almost caught fire. This is an issue that Jeep is more than aware of and it's an issue that only happens when these vehicles are towing. They run extremely hot towing and the heat shield is defective. Their are other's that have had this happen and there's no recall! My car is equipped with tow package too and it was turned on before it's even a question. I got a call about a year ago about a family friend was towing a pop up camper and their commander caught on fire and was a total loss! Thank God no one was injured. There needs to be an investigation with people who have commander's.
NHTSA complaint #11430976 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
My car will act like it's out of gas/convulsions, dies suddenly, and acts like it's going to die when driving. Check engine light has come on sometimes. I have only had the vehicle around one year and have had it worked on 4 times for the issue. Still isn't fully resolved. It's was the obvious issue from the start so probably an issue before I bought the vehicle. I was referred to the dealership and they quoted me 600 just for the inspection. I just paid 3000 dollars to have it fixed. Still not fixes.
NHTSA complaint #11425338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ignition switch recall which was issued on my jeep commander was addressed and ultimately an appointment was made upon availability. However, since the recall, the jeep will not function normally upon initial start up attempt progressively into more attempts thereafter. Connection between key switch and cylinder not responding to connection, lack thereof. This occurred at first seldom to more and more random periodic "no signal, no start". Recalls are supposed to fix the initial severe problem, correct? Not result into another problem that wasn't present before, right? Found my time fruitless in getting clarity of this issue resolved from dealer. What can I do? What should be done? As the consumer we will feel the job done wasn't done correctly. Fact is there were not any start up issues prior to the recall addressed and ignition switch replaced/fixed?
NHTSA complaint #11421974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
2006 Jeep Commander Limited 5.7L V8 Message as appears on dash - TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP While driving a short distance the message TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP appears, the fan kicks on HIGH & is very loud, and it feels like the transmission disengages like being thrown into neutral, but is still drivable. About 2 weeks prior, I noticed smoke coming out from under hood & the engine coolant tank was almost empty. There were no visible leaks on carport. I refilled the tank & immediately called Kilby Automotive repair shop, then took it in. They said that the radiator cap needed to be replaced. The also said the valve cover gasket was leaking. They replaced the radiator cap & made an appointment for June 3rd to replace the valve cover gasket. Before that appointment the vehicle started displaying the TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP message. I took it into Kilby Automotive on May 27, 2021. They said it was a faulty transmission temperature sensor, but they could not repair. They have done a lot of repairs on the vehicle for several years. I called Ultimate Luxury Auto Service explaining the issue. The man said that he could put a new sensor in & there is a broken transmission mount. He replaced the sensor. Fix mount later. When I was driving home, the same message appeared & the fan kicked on as before. I messaged the shop & took the vehicle back in. They put a 2nd sensor in, drove it & received the same TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP message. They returned the 2 new sensors & put my original sensor back in. They said they were sorry they could not fix it & dropped the price of repairs. I entered the make, model, & message online & found out a lot of people have the same problem. Some people have said they replaced numerous parts & it did not fix it, and others say they replaced the PCM. I am disabled and do not want to be stranded or have a vehicle fire. I am afraid that it would pose a risk to me & others, as transmission oil can ignite on hot surfaces and cause a fire in the engine.
NHTSA complaint #11419726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MY JEEP COMMANDER IS THROWING A CODE U0255 NO COMMUNICATION WITH FRONT CONTROL MODULE THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 08 COMMANDER AND NOT MINE CAN WE PLEASE GET THIS ADDRESSED PLEASE
NHTSA complaint #11402742 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE DRIVING AL DASH LIGHTS WILL LIGHT UP AND HEAT WILL SHUT OFF.. COME BACK ON AND HAPPENS AGAIN. THERE'S NO CERTAIN TIMES IT HAPPENS WHENEVE IT WANTS TO BETWEEN 1-15 TIMES A DAY DRIVING AND PARKED. SUNROOF LEAKS THROUGH TUBES INTO PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD AND FREEZES WINDSHIELD IF TEMP IS LOW. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED WARNING COMES ON AND TRANSMISSION/ AND OR FLUID IS FINE. HAVE HAD ALL ISSUES CHECKED AND THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM! ALSO NEED IS READING CODE THAT SUDDENLY MY KEY ISN'T REGISTERED SINCE THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING AND MY AUTO START WON'T WORK BECAUSE OF THE KEY NOT BEING LINKED TO MY CAR ANYMORE. THIS IS UNSAFE AND EVENTUALLY WILL STOP ME FROM BEING ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR. THE LIGHTS ALL COME ON AND THEN GO OFF WHILE DRIVING ON ANY STREET ANY SPEED OR EVEN PARKED. HEAT SHUTS OFF WHILE LIGHTS ARE ON AND COMES BACK ON AFTER THEY SHUT OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11390270 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
JEEP IGNITION SWITCH/CYLINDER INTERMITTENTLY NOT STARTING IGNITION AND PROBLEM HAS WORSENED. ACCELERATION JUMPING INTERMITTENTLY OCCURS EVEN WHEN BREAKING AND STOPPED. WINDSHIELD SOMETIMES MAKES WHISTLING/ROARING NOISE AT MEDIUM TO HIGH SPEED. RIGHT SIDE OF JEEP'S UNDERCARRIAGE MAKES VIBRATING NOISE PERIODICALLY AND PULLS JEEP TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING FORWARD ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AND WHEN MAKING TURNS. WE BELIEVE WE HAD IGNITION SWITCH/CYLINDER PROBLEM FIXED WITH DEALER BEFORE ARE AGAIN HAVING PROBLEMS. WE WANT TO HAVE NECESSARY PROBLEMS FIXED WITH DEALER AS THESE PROBLEMS ARE BEING LISTED UNDER JEEP BUT WE HAVEN'T RECEIVED ALL RECALL NOTICES POSSIBLY BECAUSE OF MOVING. AIRBAG SENSOR AND OTHER SENSORS PERIODICALLY APPEAR AND DISAPPEAR. WOULD YOU PLEASE INFORM US OF WHAT ISSUES ABOVE THE DEALER WOULD BE REQUIRED TO FIX AT NO CHARGE AND HOW WE MAY GO ABOUT THIS. THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #11377784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
RECALL P57 WAS NEVER FULFILLED ON MY VEHICLE. I FILLED OUT THE RECALL CARD AND MAILED IT BUT NEVER HEARD ANYTHING AND MY VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE HAVING ISSUES FROM WHAT THIS RECALL ENTAILED. PLEASE ADVISE HOW I CAN GET THIS RECALL FIXED ON MY VEHICLE. I'VE HAD OFF AND ON ISSUES WITH IT AT STARTING AND HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP WITH NO TRUE RESOLUTION AND SUNDAY 10/25 IT STARTED AGAIN. THANKS, ANGIE
NHTSA complaint #11366600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL SHIFT OFF FOR NO REASON. IT APPEARS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG I HAVE A NEW BATTERY AND DON'T NOW WHY IT'S LOSING POWER.. IT CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN I MADE A TURN BUT ALSO WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT . ALSO THE WHEELS FEELS LIKE THEY ARE WOBBLY WHILE DRIVING IN THE FRONT.
NHTSA complaint #11362979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
CAR ROLLS IN PARK FROM TIME TO TIME UNLESS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS SET. MAKES VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN IN REVERSE AFTERWARD. HAS "SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM" MESSAGE. NO MECHANIC HAS BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #11341801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UPON STARTING THE ENGINE READS A HIGH IDLE, DRIVE THE JEEP DOWN THE ROAD AND A RED LIGHTNING BOLT APPEARS AND THEN ACROSS THE DASH READS CHECK GAUGES. AT THIS POINT THE COOLANT GAUGE QUITS WORKING. IF SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE JEEP SOMETIMES WON'T START AND WILL SAY TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING EVEN WHEN IT'S NOT. IT WILL SOUND LIKE THE STARTER IS STUCK AND KEEP TRYING TO START UNTIL THE KEY IS REMOVED. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF IT SITTING IT WILL NOW START AND THE GAUGES WILL WORK PROPERLY AND NO WARNING LIGHTS. ALREADY REPLACED THERMOSTAT AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
NHTSA complaint #11318653 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AFTER DRIVING FOR CERTAIN PERIODS OF TIME, THE JEEP WILL NOT START.. IT IS RANDOM WHEN IT DOESN'T WANT TO START.. IT HAS TO SIT FOR MINUTES OR HOURS BEFORE IT DECIDES TO START UP. IT'S BEEN TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE THE PROBLEM..
NHTSA complaint #11312250 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.