general problems of the 2008 Jeep Commander

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.

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.

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.

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.

Water leaking from sunroof , weather lining peeling off most of car.

Jeep will not start. It displays transmission over temp for a split second as you turn on the key. The Jeep sat overnight in the driveway before trying to start it the next morning, and it did not start.

I bought my vehicle at a Nissan dealership and didn't know that it leaked into the cabin on the driver's side foot well because of the drain tubes for the sunroof. I took it in they said it was fixed but the very next time it rained it was soaked again and by then I found out what is really going on with the vehicle. It's not that I don't want to be a good consumer and not make any waves, but I don't want to keep paying for a leaking vehicle, and don't know what to do. What happens if I go to step out of the vehicle and slip and fall, I have feet ankle problems as it is and it's detrimental to my health should that happen.

For some reason off and on since we have owned the Jeep bought it new we have had occurrences when the vehicle wouldn't start. Just in 2016 we had to replace the solenoid and the starter. Now in 2017 having to do it again. The problem is when the solenoid gets to hot the truck doesn't want to start after running for a while. And also having issues with the esp bas lights coming on which has to be electrical. I was told to contact you since many other Chrysler owners and Jeep owners have had the same issues. Thank you.

My car all of the sudden wouldn't turn on, it said damaged key, the key is fine, it unlocks and locks without a problem, but the car wont start. I've been told is the win.

My Commander keeps shaking violently at freeway speed. Have timken it to get struts/shocks replaced,balanced,and did an alignment and rotation and it still does it. Very dangerous and I have kids and need my Jeep to transport thm from point a to point but.

My 2008 Jeep Commander started give problems by not starting, changed the starter once, it work for a few months and then started again, changed the started twice withing 6 months and still gives problems, whats wrong with this car, I cant rely on this vehicle because it leaves me every where.

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.

My 2008 Jeep Commander sport 4x4 has been running fine. I parked the Jeep, but it in park and turned it off. When I come back 3 hours later my car does not start. I was able to unlock my car by using the remote, and the lights turned on when I opened the door. I put the key in turned it and the car would not make a single noise, and "damaged key" prompts on the dash and quickly disappears. I needed to move my car so I was able to get a jump bc of the position the car was in. I put my foot on the break and tried to put it in neutral and it would not let me. My friend was able to position his truck to jump start mine. Again, nothing worked.

In Jan 2015 our key fob got stuck in the ignition of our 2008 Jeep Commander. A day later,we were able to free it. On 2/19/15 it would not start and we had to have it jump started twice. Once started it drove without issues for 3 days. Then on 2/23/15, the Jeep would not start and the key fob got stuck in the ignition. The Jeep could not move and could not be taken out of park. The only thing that worked were the lights. We tried to jump start the vehicle and tried everything we could think of to release the key from the ignition. The fob would not release so we had to have the Jeep towed to the dealership where we purchased it. The mechanic tested the Jeep (battery tested fine). They called Chrysler to see if they had any parts to fix the issue and discovered that the issue with our Jeep was a faulty ignition. The mechanic got the fob released from the ignition by unplugging the battery. He could not guarantee how long this would work. We called the recall hotline and confirmed our Jeep Commander was listed on recall p57. However, Chrysler has no fix at this time. The hotline advised us to get a hold of a Chrysler dealership and get a rental car free of charge through them until the Jeep could be fixed (at an unknown future date). The local Chrysler dealership refused to give us a rental and said they could not look at the Jeep for a few weeks. On 2/28 the Jeep would not start again so we had to purchase a new battery (at our expense). Because of the p57 ignition recall we are worried that we have an unreliable vehicle and that it could also stall while driving and cause an accident with injury or death. We feel unsafe in the Jeep! we want Chrysler to fix these unsafe ignitions immediately and in the meantime provide us free alternative transportation and reimbursement for our expenses.

Left car on but in "park" as we pumped gas. About a minute into pumping gas, the car lunged forward a few inches then came to a stop automatically.

Recall notices p57 & k06 , the vehicle refuses to start and throws an error message stating that the keys are not programmed or inserted wrong. I know the p57 involves the ingnition but does not cover the symptoms that I am experiencing. But , why should I take the vehicle in to repair one problem until the parts for the other problem are available. I have been checking every month since the recall was issued in August 2014 and they are still unavailable. This situation has left me with a borrowed vehicle and disgusted. Just how long does and will it take for the recall parts to become available ? also there is a recall on the side airbags from 2010 !! that still states parts unavailable !! really !?!?! 5 years and no parts ???.

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.

Previously owned Jeep Commander was purchased from a Chrysler dealership in 2012. Since then we have had unusually short battery life: the battery in the car has had to be replaced 2 times in the past two years (warrantied 3 year battery life from manufacturer). Additionally, the car has failed to start atleast 5 times in the past two years. The battery power will be fine, but the ignition will refuse to engage(no clicking sound. ) if another battery is hooked up to the engine, it will start just fine without any waiting period to charge battery since the car's battery will still be fully charged. Today the engine wouldn't turn over at all and we finally brought the car to the dealership for them figure out what is going on since we weren't able to jump the engine this time. We have taken the car into the dealership before, and the technicians were unable to identify any problem, so it shouldn't be a broken or worn down part(especially since we've been having this problem since the 60,000/4 year old mark). Additionally, the car will not display any fault messages, so it either can't sense the ignition problem, or hasn't been program to understand there are power anomalies in the starter/ignition system.

I received a recall on my 08 Commander last October and have waited for an update. The key sticks in the ignition, will not let loose and stays running. I had it diagnosed may 2015 per request of the Jeep customer care and have spoken with Jeep care and customer service multiple times since then. After the diagnostic in sterling CO they talked to Jeep and it was decided it is the recall however there is no solution. I explained the issue is getting worse and we have 3 kids we transport this is not a safe vehicle. I was told there was a priority email sent and I would get a loaner or a solution since the vehicle is unsafe. Since then I have been hung up on over 4 times from Jeeps customer care and have been told my "agent" would like another diagnostic at no cost to me. I have not received any calls back from my designated agent with Jeep and continue to be told by customer care that they are sorry but there is no parts available to fix the ignition switch. I called 877-426-5337 for the customer service as well as other numbers given to me. The Jeep was diagnosed at wolf auto 970-522-0864. All I have asked for is a way to make the vehicle safe and for us to be able to drive it. It has come to a point where we try not to take it anywhere because we don't know if the key will come out or not. Jeep customer service has been very poor with their assistance and keep putting me on the back burner.

1) the seat belt casing breaks away from the seat belt making it difficult if not impossible to insert and connect seat belt into receptacle. 2) interior door handle (rear passenger) suddenly quit working, not allowing passenger to exit vehicle. This is a serious safety issue in the event of an accident or other necessary emergency exit scenario.

I had trouble getting my key out of the ignition and had to move the gear shift back and forth until the key would turn completely off and finally come out. I locked my car and went into my home. I later went out to go to the store. I unlocked my car via keyless entry without difficulty. I put the key in the ignition and it will not turn over. I went and bought batteries for my key fobs thinking that would fix the problem and it did not. My Jeep which is my only transportation is stuck in my drive way.

Jeep Commander 2008 hemi 5. 7 ignition faulty and will not start part of the time and vehicle will shut down without warning. My Jeep has the ability to choose when it wants to start- turn the key solenoid clicks but will not start, place shifter in neutral starts right up, other times while in neutral roll it back and the vehicle starts. Ah-haaa moment that every mechanic goes to is that its the starter which I have replaced- wrong 2 times! same problem with second new starter, ah-haa its the battery- nope! another $150 down the drain, relays- nope! still intermittent at best, Jeep starts when it wants!!! I have tried every mix and match of ways to start the vehicle and it will literally start when your on your last nerve or after you walk home, call a tow truck and go back to your Jeep - wha-laa it starts! you also take it to the dealer who checks it on the computer and states "we cant find anything, cant find anything wrong with it (and even though Jeep has a recall and your car is unsafe to drive) that we have to give you your keys back and get you on your way". Real safe Jeep- loosing fans fast. Ok venting over- still a fan of Jeep but this is an obvious problem that according to numerous internet sites that a ton of Commander owners are having. I wish Jeep would give an update as my Commander is sitting at a dealership in kettering ohio with technicians that are stating "its the starter". My response was that I want the ignition recall fixed, funny thing was that they stated that Chrysler did have alternate parts that would work (costing $450 to install) but not covered under the warranty repair. I stated my case and was informed that the dealership was going to contact c. J. D. And request a override on the cost to get my Jeep starting again.

My Jeep won't start. Battery is good, lights ect. . . Come on but it doesn't make a sound. Has happened multiple times and now it won't start again. I've seen that this has happened to many people and seems to be a corrosion issue with some wires? this needs to be fixed! I have been stranded many times.

Water leaks in on the drivers side during rain. There is about 1 cup of water on the floor mat. This happens every time it rains looks to becoming from behind the dashboard. Driver side speaker is making a popping sound.

On September 17th, 2013 at 10:00am, I went to start my 2008 Jeep Commander and it would not turn over. I was getting a "damaged key" or "wrong key" error message. My husband came from his job to also start it. He was able to get the car to start very intermittently. We decided that I would leave work to take the car home to try the spare key. It also did not work. At 1:00pm on September 17th, we were able to get the car to the Jeep dealership. The dealership diagnosed the car as needing a new key fob. I let them know that I firmly believed they were incorrect and that it was the wireless ignition module. They proceeded with the key fob. On September 18th, I called the dealership to follow up on the status of my car. They noted that it was not the key fob, but the wireless ignition module like I said the day prior. The dealership let me know the part was on back order and I was number 103 on the waitlist. After a lot of research on the internet, it appears the issue with the wireless ignition module is very common with Jeeps. I have now called Jeep four times (September 18th - twice; September 19th - twice) and have not received a single return call to bring resolution to this issue. I now have a car that does not run and no answers on when to expect a part. . . . A part that has had a lot of issues for Jeep owners. Where is Jeep's responsibility to their customers? the lack of customer service and answers is very disheartening.

The fob is a engineering design flaw. I now have to buy my 3rd one since I bought the car because it doesn't work properly will not lock the doors now. I have tried 2 batteries but this doesn't solve the problem. This is my 4th complaint since last year.

As you speed up from a stand still the throttle control indicator forces the car to slow down. Have to pull over to side of the road and turn off the car. Start the car back on and slowly excel, sometimes the throttle will act up again, and have to turn off car again. And today the traction indicator turned on while driving and as the car slowed down the throttle control forced my husband to pull over and turn off the car. It seems to act up when the weather gets warmer. Took the car to the dealer last year and the gas pedal was replaced and they assured that the problem was fixed. But the car is acting up again. I am pretty sure I am not the only one that is experiencing these kind problems with the jeeip Commander.

Upon driving my Jeep Commander the car will slow down. You have to pull over shut the car off and restart and slowly excel and sometimes it will happen again. I have had the traction indicator come on occasionally. The car only has 87,000 miles is this part of the recall?.

The vehicle stalls out when I stop it. I have to then put it in park and turn the key off and attempt to restart it; usually several times before it will turn back on. Thankfully it hasn't happened while driving. . . Yet. Since the first occurrence in September of 2012, the problem has become more frequent. It now has 110000 miles on it and I have also done all of the scheduled maintenance and more and nothing seems to help the issue.

My 2008 Jeep Commander overland edition has been stalling out and jumping. It started with dying when I would come to a stop at a stop sign or red light. I would put it in park and it would crank back up. It then graduated to "jumping" while I was driving down the interstate at 60+ mph. It would jump as if it came out of gear, but then kick back in and continue as if nothing was wrong. It has now started jumping like that and dying while driving at 60+ mph. It jumps, then dies and we lose power steering. It is very scary and very dangerous. Thankfully I have been able to pull over to the side of the road and put it in park and it start rights back up. I have taken the Jeep into the dealership and other mechanics. I am always told that there are no warnings that show up in the computer and they cannot duplicate the issue, so there is nothing they can do. I am afraid that this will cause an accident and possible serious injury before anything is done about this. I have researched this online and discovered that many people have had the same issue, but no one seems to know the cause. I also noticed there was a recall on 1338 Jeeps because some part was causing them to stall out. When I called Chrysler, they told me that my Jeep was not included in the recall. I find it strange that my Jeep is having the same issue, but I am being told that the recall doesn't affect me. I need to know what is causing this issue with my car and would like to find out before anyone is seriously hurt.