Jeep Commander owners have reported 8 problems related to engine failure (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Commander based on all problems reported for the Commander.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to start. The engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.
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The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander 4x4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the rpms increased and there was a loss of acceleration power. The failure occurred twice but the engine failed to start the second time. The vehicle was towed to the contact¿s residence. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
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My adult children's 2008 Jeep Commander engine has quit running, while they are driving, eight times in the past 4 months. (7/26/2010 thru 11/26/2010). The last time the engine quit running my son was driving the car, he was able to restart the engine with the car in drive (turning the key multiple times). They have had many issues with warning lights flickering and/or staying on. They have taken the Jeep to waldorf Chrysler Jeep dealer 8 times due to engine failure. They have repaired module wiring, replaced the starter and turned the core, performed routine check up and maintenance, run/start circuit repaired, throttle and gasket repaired/replaced twice, currently in the repair shop. Dealer would only provide rental car if the kids paid for it. Also took the Jeep to Dodge dealership in waldorf 8/2010, they could not find a problem.
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The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. While driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions; the engine stalled without warning. The engine failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired and the cause of failure has not been determined at this time. The failure mileage was 56,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander 4x4. While driving 35 mph in dry conditions, the engine failed and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact had to wait a few seconds before the vehicle would restart. Prior to the failure, the rpm gauges stopped working. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.
2006 Jeep Commander with brake and engine failure. Consumer states that she has been in 3 accidents due to the engine stalling and the brakes failing. She states she wants a refund or another vehicle. The consumer did not state if the accidents resulted in serious crash that caused any damaged.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving 40 mph on 04/17/2007 the engine failed; however, the contact was able to restart it. The engine also failed while he was sitting at a traffic light. The vehicle stalled 5 times within a 3 mile radius. The vehicle was towed and the Jeep dealer stated that the failure was a software problem. The current and failure mileage were 6000. The dealer information is unavailable at this time.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. On April 3, 2007, the vehicle's engine failed while driving 35 mph. There were no warning indicators other than the vehicle began to decelerate. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 3,500 and failure mileage was 2,535. Updated 06/14/07.