Horn Assembly Problems of Jeep Commander

Jeep Commander owners have reported 6 problems related to horn assembly (under the electrical system 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.

1 Horn Assembly problem of the 2006 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 10/08/2018

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving 55-60 mph, the rear seat spontaneously caught on fire. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact extinguished the fire. Afterwards, the horn and radio failed to work and all the instrument cluster warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact called the local dealer (jake sweeney Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram, 85 w kemper rd, cincinnati, OH 45246, (513) 782-1000) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 260,000.

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2 Horn Assembly problem of the 2008 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 01/06/2015

1/15 started and drove truck for 20 min. Shut off for 30 min when restarted headlights wipers wiper fluid blinkers cruse controll hazards horn dash lights ect would not work. Was forced to drive home in snow storm stopping to wipe windshield with hand.

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3 Horn Assembly problem of the 2008 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 12/15/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the horn, radio, and controls on the steering wheel ceased to work. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the failure was not included in the recall notification. The failure recurred frequently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

4 Horn Assembly problem of the 2008 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 01/21/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that when depressing the horn pad he could push on it until it reached the frame of the steering wheel, but would not make a sound. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer. After diagnosis they advised him that the horn and the switches on the horn pad failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the horn and the switches. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The current mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable. Tb.

5 Horn Assembly problem of the 2006 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 02/02/2012

I was driving in my community on a local street at rate of 45 miles hour. For no reason, my 2006 Jeep Commander stalled and I had no power or anything control of the car. Scary to say the least. I had to pull over to the side of the road and restart my car. Now, when I try to start it, the horn will not stop and I cannot turn off my fog lamps or high beams. Now I am mad and want answers. I pay a lot of money to keep this car in good shape, now this.

6 Horn Assembly problem of the 2008 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 02/12/2009

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the horn was faulty and does not work properly in his vehicle. He must press the horn with much force in order for it to sound. He complained to the dealer and they installed a new horn; however, the failure persists. The failure mileage was 14,200. Updated 04-20-09 updated 04/24/09.




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