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211 messages, Last post on Nov 03, 2009 at 8:05 PM
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A few owners have experienced stalling while driving their Commanders. Please relate your experience (and any fixes) here.
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 18, 2006 8:21 am)
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Replying to: gug (Feb 05, 2006 10:14 pm) After 5 days at the dealership, they were unlable to locate any error codes in the computer, after driving, unable to duplicate . . .after calling the Chrysler/Jeep Factory trouble center, they told me that my Commander is the only one in the Nation that has had that problem . . .sounds like BS to me. I can't wait until it happens again on the Freeway  70 MPH . . .40k for a car thats gonna get me killed!!! Now thats a bonus they don't show on the commercials 
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Replying to: gug (Feb 05, 2006 10:14 pm) Did you ever get a fix to your issue? My commander has something similar - though not quite as radical. The engine will hesitate and almost stall when in traffic. Today the issue got worse, as the engine died while my wife was slowing down for a light. This takes the issue from being inconvenient to dangerous. Has anybody had this ? My Commander is 4.7L Limited, 5000 miles on it, and it is Silver. Maybe it's the paint color? 
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Replying to: gug (Feb 05, 2006 10:14 pm)  
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Replying to: gug (Feb 05, 2006 10:14 pm) I got mine in November it has been at the dealer twice, 1st they change the transmission filter and this last week they found nothing I got it back 2 days ago and it is doing the same thing again. Do you know what it is? I also have the whistling on the front mirror and problems with the air condition they had to replace a couple of rings from the fitting and put gas.
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Replying to: gug (Feb 10, 2006 3:17 pm) , that is why "we decided to get a brand new SUV" to avoid any mechanical problems. Next time I will just stick with Chevys 
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Replying to: gug (Feb 10, 2006 3:17 pm) Okay, now I am getting nervous about ordering a Commander...your car shut off when you were driving 40 mph? What? Has this happened to anyone else? Has it happened again gug? I have previously owned a Grand Cher. and did not have many problems with it...could this possibly be related to the MDS (I think that is what it is called) - the mileage computer system? It sounds like it may be defective. Could it be related to the (I don't know what it is called!)the part of the AWD that switches to 2WD automatically to save on gas? My mom asked me if it can switch to 2WD during bad weather when you need would want the 4WD - I told her I didn't know but now I wonder about that too - that is with the Quadra Drive II advanced...any comments on any of this? I have also heard a very faint chime 3 different times when I was test driving - then I found someone else on here who has heard the exact same thing - some type of a software glitch? Could it all be related? I certainly don't want a car that shuts off when I am driving!!!  Please update gug - did no codes come up on it indicating a problem?...I don't know what I wouls do, maybe keep a video camera in your car (most importantly, if it happens again, hopefully you will be safe)and video tape it if it happens again - email the tape to Chrysler and demand that the Chrysler service rep in your area come and give you a diagnosis...that is ridiculous to have happen in any car. I had a major problem with my Toyota Camry once and the dealership was giving me the run around so I called the Toyota and Lexus headquarters and somehow Lexus took care of it for me quite promptly too - I wish there was a way to get dealerships that actually care and are knowledgeable - I am coming from a Cadillac SRX and I will say that the service with Cadillac has been better than incredible which I had heard prior to buying my car (it was one reason I chose the SRX. If I needed a car, there were no questions asked, etc. Anyway, I am nervous about this! Do you have the extended warranty? I usually buy one so I don't have any problems getting a loaner car if mine is in the shop. From what I have heard, Cadillac (my experience with them has been ideal) and Lexus are wonderful regarding service - maybe I should just buy an Escalade or Sequoyia(which I actually don't like as well plus they're more money!). Oh my.
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Replying to: ldfo (Jun 10, 2006 4:00 am) Houston TX - River Oaks Jeep
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Replying to: ldfo (Jun 10, 2006 4:00 am) Its been four months almost to the day since my Commander went into the dealership to find the problem. They had it a week and found NOTHING . . .no ERROR codes, unable to reproduce . . .they told me there was nothing wrong. Well . . .it was fine for a few weeks and then it would do it every once and a while. Last night it happened while drive 75 on the freeway at night and I damn near died. Luckily I was able to restart in time to avoid a really major accident. Needless to say, its at the dealership today .. .Im sure they'll have it for another week and tell me there is nothing wrong. Also, my Sirius radio has a ghost in it . ..often times it displays the wrong channel name when listening. The A/C is getting fixed too . . .started sounding like a freight train . . .shaking the entire dash. And lets not forget the recall on the third row seatbelt that may become fraid and break in an accident. I'll keep you posted if they actually ind anything
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