Starter Solenoid Problems of Jeep Commander

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.

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My Jeep didn't pull correctly, it back fire and wind. We took it to Chrysler to get it fix. The mechanic told us that the solenoid went bad. . . So were charged $405 for a converter, $357 for a solenoid, $7. 75 for a sealer, and $3. 60 for a nut none. . . Total labor and parts $1930. 31. . . Today we go to pick it up, and it still makes the same noise and the problem worsen. We left it there to be fixed again. . . At the moment we are out of $2000, no car, and then had the nerve to tell me it was something else wrong with my car and it'll be $800 more to fix it. Needless to say, I told them I wanted to speak with the owner, he said he'll call me back. . Not even two minutes later, he goes. . . "we'll take care of it. . .

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Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the transmission, the catalytic converter, and the windshield wipers failed. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to shift gears and that the seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission solenoid and the catalytic converter sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the seat belt and the windshield wipers motor were not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Djr.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. On several occasions, the vehicle stalled after it was started. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer actuator, nuid pump, and purge solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

My 2008 Jeep Commander will not start. I still have power to my radio, power locks and seats, lights work. The battery and alternator have both been checked and are running fine. The truck will start if it is jumped. I have been doing some research and I have found many people with the same issues. Turns out it is the solenoid wire which apparently has poor weather proofing and corrodes after some time. Now I need to bring it in and pay for this fix out of pocket so that I have a source of transportation for my family. There really needs to be a recall on this issue, seeing as how there are so many people having the same problem. Please refer to this site, where I found all this information. . Read more...

Sept 2013 -- stalled, shut down, no start. No restart. Piston was replaced. Car never worked properly after incident. Jeep would pulsate when slowing down or stopped. April 2014 -- stalled, shut down, no start. Car stalled while driving at approximately 25mph. Battery and solenoid/starter. June 2014 -- no start, ¿transmission over temp". Jeep would start for very short period, over-heat and shut down. Hoses and water pump relpaced. Blower motor replaced. July 2014 -- stalled, shut down, no start. Dealership can¿t find any problems. Had tune-up; replaced spark plugs, etc. Engine light on. Dash lights would come on and shut completely off while driving. After car was shut off it wouldn¿t restart. Windows wouldn¿t work or if they finally engaged would go up and down sporadically. Car horn came on by itself and wouldn¿t shut off until relay was taken out. Sept 2014 -- stalled, shut down, no start . Starter replaced, new battery. Car started hesitating while driving. Dash lights would all come on and then all shut off. When coming to a stop or slowing down car would lose power. While coming to an intersection to make a left turn on a green turn arrow car wouldn¿t engage to excel. My 7 year old daughter was in the car. I feared we were going to stall in the middle of the intersection of a busy street. All the dash lights came on and shut off repeatedly as we coasted around the turn. Got a new battery. Car still wouldn¿t start. Dealership replaced solenoid/starter. Sept 2014 -- hesitates, lights on dash on and off, engine light on, dealership can¿t find any problems. Again, dashboard lights came and all shut off. Jeep is/was hesitating while driving and not engaging / changing gears while driving. Also, periodically accelerates randomly while driving. Dealership suggests replacing control module and having wiring harness diagnosed.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving 25-30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel flickered. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the starter and battery were replaced, but the failure recurred. In addition, the horn activated independently. The vehicle was shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the spark plugs were replaced and a tune up was performed, but the failure recurred. While making a turn at 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel flickered. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the solenoid starter was replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the control module and tire harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, the contact stated that the transmission temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an unknown hose and the water pump were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v203000 (power train), but was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

On Saturday oct. 25 at 10am we were driving the Commander and all of the warning lights came on and stayed on. The radio and accessories cut off as well. The Commander was serviced again on oct. 27 for this issue and they replaced the wireless ignition again. November 4, 2008 the Commander stalled at 10:30am while it was stationery and then again at 11:05am while at a stop light. November 4, 2008-November 6, 2008 the Commander stayed with the dealership over the course of two days to see if they could duplicate the problem. November 14, 2008 my wife was driving the Commander at 12:30pm and was stopped at an intersection. She began to slowly lift her foot off the brake pedal and the engine revved up and the Commander went flying into the intersection. December 8, 2008 the vehicle sat idle in park for less than two minutes before the engine stalled out. All accessories remained on and the ignition switch remained in the on position, but the engine was stalled. December 15, 2008 while sitting at a stop light, the Commander began to shake and the rpm gauge slipped below a reading of 0. 5. This is a problem that has been ongoing with the Commander. December 20, 2008 at approximately 10 am and was stopped at a stop light. The engine of the Commander revved up while she had her foot on the brake pedal. The engine rev lasted approximately two to three seconds in length going up to 2. 5 rpm. December 29, 2008 brown and wood serviced the Jeep again and installed a purge valve/solenoid. It was serviced from 8:30am-9:30am. December 30, 2008 my wife got into the Commander at approximately 5 pm this evening. She started the Commander and left the vehicle in park while completing a telephone call. Within three minutes of starting the vehicle the engine stalled. January 5, 2009 my wife was driving the vehicle at 12:10 pm. She was stopped at a red light and was preparing to resume driving as the light turned green when the Commanders engine stalled.