Starter Problems of Jeep Commander - part 1

This vehicle won't start and I guess it has a starter problem. That happening all the the time.

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My Jeep has periodic starting issues. All the lights work on the dash it just clicks. This is very random. If you jump it the vehicle will start. Sometimes if you wait a period of time it will start. Took it to the dealer they replaced starter but issue stills persist. It is very difficult to recreate. Dealers have no clue what is causing the issue.

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The remote car starter starts my vehicle? but 5-10 seconds later it shuts back off and my radio turns itself on and off even while its not on. The display goes black, makes a click, shows the Jeep logo, bars where the time should be, 12:00, then the real time, then does it all over again the entire time the vehicle is running. There is also a clicking noise sometimes when I unlock the doors even while the Jeep is off, it also happens sometimes when turning the heat on. This is sometimes resolved by changing the fan to cabin mode, other times it continues for random lengths of time. I see that there were other recalls regarding the electrical system on this model & am worried about driving it in case it turns into a more serious issue. When looking at recall information on kbb. Com it says my VIN is a part of the electrical system recall for power train transfer case, but when I check it here it says there are no inrepaired recalls. I am not sure if it has already been fixed, or if my vehicle is y a part of it, but there is definitely something going wrong now.

Mid winter of 2018 I drove my Jeep home and parked it on a flat landing and when I went out to start it 2 days after parking it nothing happened. I had to have it towed because the problem was with my starter. Now it is October 2019 and I was waiting at a red light in the middle of a busy city intersection and the Jeep just shuts off. After I couldn't get it started up again we found that it was once again the starter. This happened 2 weeks ago and since then I had the starter rebuilt and put back in. This morning it did the exact same thing at the exact same red light. On top of this it has been overheating at random times while driving, it does leak antifreeze but it has overheated even when the antifreeze was full. Also, over the summer I parked at s pizza shop in my hometown and left it running while I picked up my order. When I returned to the Jeep it was stuck in park and needed the shifter replaced. The components that attached the shifter to the actual gears were destroyed. I've had this Jeep for 1. 5 years and it has left me sit now on 4 separate occasions.

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Mid winter of 2018 I drove my Jeep home and parked it on a flat landing and when I went out to start it 2 days after parking it nothing happened. I had to have it towed because the problem was with my starter. Now it is October 2019 and I was waiting at a red light in the middle of a busy city intersection and the Jeep just shuts off. After I couldn't get it started up again we found that it was once again the starter. This happened 2 weeks ago and since then I had the starter rebuilt and put back in. This morning it did the exact same thing at the exact same red light. On top of this it has been overheating at random times while driving, it does leak antifreeze but it has overheated even when the antifreeze was full. Also, over the summer I parked at s pizza shop in my hometown and left it running while I picked up my order. When I returned to the Jeep it was stuck in park and needed the shifter replaced. The components that attached the shifter to the actual gears were destroyed. I've had this Jeep for 1. 5 years and it has left me sit now on 4 separate occasions.

When trying to crank the car the ignition is very slow and the lights dim. It is trying to turnover but cannot. After a few attempts it starts smelling like something electrical is going on. We attempted to jump it off but it performs the same even when attached to jumper cables. So it is not the battery which was changed 2 years ago and the starter was replaced 2 years ago as well. This has been happening for a while periodically but it always eventually started and never smelled like something electrical was burning. The vehicle was parked in a parking spot in lexington for only a few minutes to run into the retrieve some documents and when returning it just would not start. Once I got home I started looking up common issues with electrical and noticed that there had been several recalls that might apply to my issue. I plan to call our local Chrysler dealer as soon as they open and see if they can confirm and pick it up for repairs that should be covered under the warranty.

Vehicle was previously driven, parked, shut off, returned to vehicle and it failed to start. Lights, horn, alarm, radio, windows all power still works on the vehicle. Vehicle taken to in network car shop, all parts tested working properly (alternator, battery, starter) no intermittent starting with the vehicle at all. Vehicle has failed to start since incident. Vehicle will be towed to manufacture dealership tomorrow. Current mileage 100784.

When attempted to start vehicle,clicks but starter won't turn. Adjusting contact if factory wires resolved no start situation temporarily. However, problem returned in 24hours.

Transmission over temperature warning. Won't start. Starter does not engage. Let sit for many hours, then will start.

Upon having the ignition switch safety recall performed on my Jeep, I am now putting in the 5th starter on my Jeep. Since this recall has been done, I'm replacing starters as frequently as I am doing oilchanges.

Intermittent starting issue. The Jeep will drive fine but once you turn it off it is a coin toss whether it will start again. I have found that if you crawl underneath the Jeep and push in on the yellow wire connected to the starter, it will immediately start. It is obviously a poorly designed connector, as it is obviously not weather proof but it is in an area that needs to be water tight. I have seen many complaints about this same issue online, but when you call the dealerships they tell you they have never heard of this issue.

2006 Jeep Commander randomly will not start. Battery tests fine. . . Took it to the dealer and paid over $400 and the replaced the starter and yellow solinoid cable which brings power to the starter. Still will not start occasionally. The dash lights up, but the engine doesn't turn over. . . Wait 5 minutes and it may start at other times it won't. Very frustrating, because it is random. . . May go a week starting fine, and then suddenly it won't start. Sometimes this happens first thing in the morning, sometimes only after short 5 minute trips to the store, and sometimes after long trips. Also, I already had the ignition switch replaced due to recall.

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The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander 4x4. At various times, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart until the following day. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter failed. The vehicle was repaired five times for the same issue. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Intermittently will not start. Turn key on, get a half crank, then nothing. After 5-10 minutes of trying, it will finally start. Had an ignition recall, which the service was performed by Jeep dealer. They also replaced the starter. Still having the issue after having it looked at 4 times. They cannot replicate the issue when it is in the shop, so they cannot find any problem with it. Purchased the vehicle used in 09/15 and have been having the issue ever since.

The Jeep will not start and left us stranded 30 miles from home. I had to leave it overnight. All of the lights on the ic light up and it makes a clicking sound but won't turn over. Initially I thought it was a bad starter but after researching it that night I realized it could be a number of things that others are experiencing with their Commanders. I was able to get it home the next day by quickly turning the key from the "off" position to "start" rapidly. It started after 15-20 tries of this movement. Now that it is home, I was able to start it once each day since the initial issue. But now, I am unable to get it started again. Could be the wcm, starter harness, sentry key module, etc. Regardless, it is a widespread issue amongst Jeep Commander owners and something I think Jeep needs to be made aware of. I understand this isn't specifically a safety issue but it could be if my wife and 11 month old are left stranded somewhere because the Jeep decides it doesn't want to start.

This vehicle was recalled for the ignition switch experiencing an unintended change in ignition switch position and because the ignition switch was loose made it difficult at times to start and remain running. The vehicle was taken in for recall work and was supposedly fixed, however upon picking it up the vehicle was difficult to start and the dealership stated it was because of the new ignition system and that you had to press and turn the key just right for it to start. This condition only worsened the next week and eventually the car would not start at all. When the vehicle was towed to the dealership they started the starter and the wiring to the starter was fried and that it had nothing to do with the ignition replacement and said it would cost over $800. 00 to repair!!!.

Vehicle failed to start. All lights, gauges, etc. Were operational. Failed to engage starter. Towed to repair facility. Vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty power control module. Repair shop reported that due to numerous issues with the module across the county, the replacement part is currently not available and may take up to a week or longer before the part is available. Apparently, this is a common fault in these vehicles and renders our vehicle inoperable for an unacceptable length of time.

When I put my vehicle into park it will not let me turn it all the way off an release my key. It keeps it in the acc position or the battery on position. But the engine does turn off. I then have to wait for a click then I can release my key. Sometimes I have to restart the vehicle and move the shifter around a few times then turn the vehicle back off to get it to click to release my key. The dealer said it's an electronic problem. My starter cylinoid is going out. And I have to have a whole new part and it comes with new keys. It's going to cost $650 to fix it.

On 1 may 2015 I drove my 2008 Jeep Commander on errands, making several stops. Returning to the vehicle after my last errand, it refused to start when the ignition key was properly inserted and turned. After several attempts and noticing that the dashboard indicator lights, interior lights, headlights and electric windows all functioned properly, I concluded there was a starter or alternator problem. I had the tow truck operator attempt to jump the vehicle just in case it was the battery, which it was not, and was subsequently towed 30 miles home at the cost of $175. The next morning, I wondered if something could be amiss with the electronic key fob. I tried the spare key and the car started immediately. I then tried my original key again and the car also started. We did receive a ignition switch recall notice from Chrysler in the fall of 2014 that indicated we would be notified when parts became available, so I called their 1-800 number for an update. Chrysler cannot provide any specific time frame for when the replacement parts will be available. The only thing they will do is add your email to the "special notification list" so that you will receive an email when the parts are available rather than waiting for a physical letter to arrive via usps. I now have to drive this vehicle knowing that it could shut down while I am driving and cause an accident - presumably with disabled air bags due to the ignition being "off" - or strand me by not starting. As a biologist, I do research in some pretty inaccessible places, so this is a huge safety issue for me. Chrysler should be compelled to engineer a fix and make it available now!.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Ignition recall. . . . Jeep won't start. Have a new starter and battery. When I can get it to finally start the fan stops. Then I get stranded because it won't start again. I see this vehicle has 5 recalls. I bought this Jeep from a car lot less than 6 months ago. The lot warranty has expired. So I googled the make and model and find 5 recalls. So far thank god the Jeep is stationary when it won't start. But being stranded with a 4 month old baby in the middle of winter. . . . . . . Yes in angry as hell!.

Car has had starting problems left us stranded. If you let it set over night usually starts have taken too dealer 3 times they haven't found problem. Replaced starter and wire with new end with no luck. Like car tiered of getting stranded. If you read forums there are a lot of these problems.

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.

When you try to start, it would turn over and click, but not start. After about 10 times, it would finally start. My mechanic checked the battery ( which was about 3 months old) and it was good. He changed the started and still had the same problem. Put in another starter, assuming the part was bad. Still had same problem. Just replaced the ignition switch. Car started this morning at his shop, but would not start until I attempted to start it about 10 times and it finally started. An intermittent starting problem.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle was take to dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter was burnout. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Aw.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

On 2/11/14 took vehicle into the Chrysler dealership because of the starter motor not working properly and it had turned off while I was driving on several occasions. They had to replace the starter motor and I had to pay for it. After this the air bag light went on and I would think this is a safety issue and I should not had to pay for any of this. But I did. They told me they had to replace a short in the harness part #5143387aa. Also, the said the driver seat belt was causing air bag light to go on. This was a defect. I believe that if these are recalls and safety issues from Chrysler and I had to pay for them I would think that Chrysler should reimburse me for taking care of these problems before something bad really happened. I am always maintaining my vehicle and I am very glad that I have taken care of these problems. I would appreciate a email back and hopefully a refund for paying for something that should have been a recall. I have all of my records and receipts if you need copies. Thank you.

Vehicle would start. All other electrical items worked. Dealer replaced wiring harness at the starter. First incident was April 2013. It has now happened again December 2014. Both times left stranded and had to have vehicle towed to mechanic.

Just purchased used 2007 Commander sport v6 at 58458 miles. . . Drove it on vacation from detroit to wilmington, nc approx. 900 miles. Trip went without incident until we drove down to see the ocean turned off the car, walked along the beach for about a half an hour, came back to the car, turned the ignition and absolutely nothing. However, all the electrical components seem to be functioning except the starter. At the dealer now and waiting to see what they tell me. I spent 25 plus years working in dealerships, mostly Chrysler, not as a mechanic but I had my fair share of exposure to the service department. Signed, stranded in nc.

It is currently stalling, while sitting at street lights. Also, the gear shift model including starter and wiring.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds below 10 mph, the vehicle would suddenly stall. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. In addition, the contact indicated that the transmission over temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who indicated that a faulty starter caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 08v20300 (power train). The failure mileage was 60,000.

While driving 70mph down the highway, my car suddenly stalled. I was forced to make an emergency stop on the shoulder of the highway. Unlucky for me, where my car decided to stall was near the off ramp of the highway, under a bridge. It was quite a dangerous position to be in. The Jeep dealership decided that it was a throttle positioning sensor. Several months later and my car is randomly stalling again and the dealership does not understand why. I've had my shift assembly fully replaced as well as a new starter. I don't understand the issues that I am facing and why so little is known by the Jeep dealership when this SUV has been out for several years now.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the wiring in the starter would have to be replaced. Additionally, the exterior lighting intermittently failed and the front driver side window intermittently failed while being opened or closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the starter failed and needed to be replaced. The failure recurred one and a half years later. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the starter failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Electrical issue that is causing all dashboard lights to flicker on and off, heat/air goes on and off, audio center goes on and off all electrical functions go no and off. Dealership blamed my remote starter(which they installed) but turned out it wasn't and they have no idea what it is. Say they can't determine what it is unless it is happening when I bring it in. The interior door opening casing crumbles. Already had drivers door fixed because I couldn't open door from inside and was told all doors would eventually have to be done. Doors freeze due to poor drainage. Water collects inside door frame and running board, freezing all doors. If not for the remote starter, wouldn't be able to get in the car at all.