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#603 of 622 Re: Jeep recall [traindriver] by steve_ HOST Sep 14, 2007 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: traindriver (Sep 14, 2007 10:30 am) Fintail posted a link a little while ago:   fintail, "It's official - Cerberus buys Chrysler" #237, 14 Sep 2007 1:33 pm
#604 of 622 Multiple issues with out 07 Commander by cassetty5 Sep 09, 2007 (6:25 pm)
We bought our 07 Jeep Commander V6 last March so we have had it for about 6 months now. It has a little over 6800 miles on it. I love the look of it but we have had a lot of issues with it already. The first time we took it in to be fixed we had only had it for a month. The home link buttons and compass stopped working. They said something was wrong with the computer module and replaced it. The second time and third time we took it in the all of my indicator lights lit up on the dash and none of my gauges worked. Plus it wouldn't even shift out of first gear. SO they replaced the ignition switch both times. My tire pressure monitor light comes on all the time when we are on the interstate. They had the nerve to ask me if I had the right air pressure in my tires. My husband is the store manager of a tire shop. I think he knows how to do that just fine. I am getting ready to take it back to the service dept. tomorrow because both of my fog lights are cracked and nothing has hit them. The crack is from the inside of the light and yesterday my power locks started not working. The unlock button on the driver side door does not work and when you hit the lock button it locks and then unlocks. Sometimes it doesn't do anything. I know people have been having the stalling problem but has anyone else had any other problems like mine? Replies to this message: traindriver (Sep 20, 2007 5:53 pm)
#606 of 622 I think it's a LEMON!! by jrandall26 Sep 19, 2007 (5:27 pm)
Where to start. I just had the scariest ride of my life. I was pulling out into traffic when all of a sudden my brakes locked up & the car would not go anywhere but straight when I was supposed to be turning right. I was in the middle of the intersection with traffic coming at me very fast. They all slowed and I understand what the previous person said by feeling like you couldn't steer or brake. I was in a state of panic because I also had my 8, 4 & 2 year olds in the car with me. It was extremely hard to steer! We could have been in a VERY serious if not fatal accident! This is ALSO not the only problem I have had with my car. I have a list so here goes:   -Front windshield had seal replaced due to LOUD noise -4 A/C vents have been replaced -Driver seat belt buckle & 2nd row center seat belt & buckle both replaced -Plastic piece on side of driver seat was broke off and had to be replaced -Driver window & driver side rear window both broke. they only fixed driver window and said they reset computer for other and it "should" work fine. -2nd row A/C only gets good flow when on certain settings. There have been 2 times when it didn't work at all. -DVD player is HORRIBLE. It resets just while driving down the road. -Had a transmission leak and they said it was a recall on a cap of some sort -one time I started car and had NO A/C then started driving and engine lights came on. Car was hesitating. Drove straight to dealership & they said they replaced egnition switch & reset & did something to computer. - Finally, the situation tonight with the car locking up.   ************************************************************ I don't think that this means I shouldn't have a drivers license and use mass transit but I do think that the person that wrote that very rude comment must work for jeep!! ha! Also he must not have been in that situation either where he felt his life could have been in danger.
#607 of 622 Re: Multiple issues with out 07 Commander [cassetty5] by traindriver Sep 20, 2007 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: cassetty5 (Sep 09, 2007 6:25 pm) Luckily I haven't had as many issues with our Commander as you have with yours. I currently have issues with the loud flute noise in the windshield, the ambient temperature gauge, and a tire pressure sensor. Previously, I had a problem with the passengers window which would quit half way down or up and a problem with the auto-dimming rear view mirror that was not working at delivery. Nothing I would consider dangerous at this point, just annoying little things on an essentially new car with about 11,000 miles on it. Many of the problems I have had as well as read about seem to be electrical in nature. The bad part is that it is leased, so I am stuck with it until 9/2009. If I had purchased it, it would be dangerously close to sitting on some ones used car lot. I haven't checked on breaking the lease as I am sure I am hopelessly buried in it financially. I am disappointed in the quality; a shame since my wife and I both really like the styling and other aspects of the Commander. I think that the lesson learned for me is to avoid new model year vehicles until the bugs are worked out. (had a disappointing experience with a new model year 2001 Mazda Tribute also) I was under the impression that the manufacturers extensively tested new models but I don't have much faith in that anymore. It seems that they rush them out the door and let the customer be the guinea pigs.
#608 of 622 Buying a commander by traci09 Jan 10, 2008 (12:07 pm)
Okay.. I need a little bit of help. Im going to school part time and im working a lot. I get a check of atlease 350 each week. I drive a mustang now.. But I want something bigger and capable of off roading. Im only 18 years old but Ive been very responsible with my savings and I have 10,000 cash to put down on a commander plus my car which is a mustang. I want to buy a used limited edition with the 4.7 motor.. My parents are going to sign for me and I want to pay it off within 3 years. I also have to pay my insurance but i have no other bills... Do you think with gas and maintance I Could afford this with making atleast 1000 a month. I also drive about 250 miles a week to school and work. I think I can but I'd like a 2nd opinion! Thanks! Replies to this message: neumie2000 (Jan 11, 2008 5:49 am) dusty_tj (Jan 11, 2008 6:15 am) 06jeepcrap (Jan 13, 2008 12:27 am)
#609 of 622 Re: Buying a commander [traci09] by neumie2000 Jan 11, 2008 (5:49 am)
Replying to: traci09 (Jan 10, 2008 12:07 pm) The best advice I can give you is to save your $10,000. If you are looking for a different type of vehicle, try and find something that is within the same trade-in or private party value of your Mustang, or maybe a slightly more expensive vehicle. Looking back on it, sooner or later, you will wish you would have kept that $10,000 rather than putting all that money into an asset which declines in value each and every year you own it. Also, think long term. Gas is not getting any cheaper, and the Commander is a gas hog. Also, they will not be making the Commander after 2009 (or so), so depreciation is going to be even worse than on most vehicles. I leased mine for one reason only, the cheap payment. For $260/month, I'm driving a brand new vehicle, and assured not to have repair costs during the life of the lease, and I was able to keep the money in my savings account that I would have spent on the vehicle. That money is earning interest rather than depreciating in value. Thinking back to when I was 18, I would probably not have liked this advice, but give it some serious thought!! Replies to this message: dusty_tj (Jan 11, 2008 6:15 am)
#610 of 622 Re: Buying a commander [neumie2000] by dusty_tj Jan 11, 2008 (6:15 am)
Replying to: neumie2000 (Jan 11, 2008 5:49 am) It's the payment, not the gas mileage, the paint job, the stereo, the rims, the option package, that makes a 'paid-for' car so attractive.   Another good feeling is looking at an investment account on a periodic basis and watching it grow fatter and fatter.   Yes, I own a new Commander. And yes, I bought it outright. However, (this is where the rubber meets the road) I drive a 8 year old TJ with over 200 K miles and NO PAYMENT so that I can afford my wife's Commander.
#611 of 622 Good Advise by papagreg Jan 11, 2008 (6:31 am)
I like the other guy bought mine outright and yes I love it. BUT.....16-17 mpg gets old real fast. And that's babying it.The Commander has a bunch of power and it's hard even for this 53 yr old to not nail'er once in awhile. I bought mine because I haul an enclosed trailer with a Harley and all my equiptment for the bike in it. When I do that it drops to 14 mpg. I don't care how much money you may have.....that hurts when it comes to fill'er up and you have a $45.00 gas bill that lasts a couple days. Take some time to look around and see what else is out there. If you need it for a specific reason then go for it but if you just like the style of it then......take a deep breath. Like the other person said,...."gas aint getting any cheaper" Replies to this message: traci09 (Jan 11, 2008 8:31 am)
#612 of 622 Re: Good Advise [papagreg] by traci09 Jan 11, 2008 (8:31 am)
Replying to: papagreg (Jan 11, 2008 6:31 am) Thanks everyone. I really do appreciate your advice.. idk I want something a lot bigger than the mustang and with a little more power. I wanted to get a mustang Gt... but i dont even want to see that insurance payment. Adding it all up I could afford both the payments... but one or the other.. the insurance or the gas bill.. My mustang has a 16 gallon gas tank and after calculating the gas two or 3 times its only getting 13-14 miles per gallon. I've had a mechanic look at it and the only thing he told me was the age and high mileage.. its a 99 and has 113000 miles on it. I just want to upgrade to something with navigation system and all the cool new ''in style'' things that everyone wants at my age and I actually have the money for it. Luckily my college is completly paid for in scholarships and I live at home so I have some cash to throw around. I reallllly like the commander though.. ive wanted one for about a year and a half.. Theres not a lot of people in my town that owns one yet.. Idk.. More advice is more than welcome!   Thanks!

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