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Re: Driving and My Commander TURNS OFF [nginnetten]
by lemon06
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Aug 10, 2007 (4:47 pm)
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Replying to: nginnetten (May 02, 2006 4:50 pm)
Hello. I purchased my Jeep Commander 4x4 in 06 new. Just before the first maintenace was scheduled it shut off on me from the parking lot to the stop sign. I now have 16,000 miles and it has shut off on me a total of 5 times. The factory radio was defective (cd player didn't play) and I waited 7 weeks for a new one. Last week the truck shut off again after five hours from me picking it up from the dealer. Heritage Jeep Chrylser in Northern, Va. horrible service reps and GM for new car sales. Rude rude rude. They replaced some software that was supposed to do the trick.
Wrong answer. I took it back that same day dropped it off and it took an act of congress to get it back. They let it sit while they serviced paying customers. They told my fuel injectors were clogged and to take care of that for 163.00 because that could be the problem. This vehicle is a world class lemon. Chrylser doesn't even provide a arbitrator in the state of Va. Thank god Va. has a lemon law that entends to 18 months. I was told by a mechanic at another dealer that Chrslyer is aware of this problem and that he replaced every computer chip in one truck and it still kept shutting off.
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- #110 of 211
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Re: Driving and My Commander TURNS OFF [lemon06]
by jenh1
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Aug 11, 2007 (5:36 am)
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Replying to: lemon06 (Aug 10, 2007 4:47 pm)
I agree...read through some of other other posts. I would call the National Highway Safety People - apparently they are the only chance we have to getting the things recalled. There are all ready several opened investigations (I believe 197). I also called my state Governors Office of Consumer Affairs. Anyone we can educated about this cars the better.
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- #111 of 211
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Re: Driving and My Commander TURNS OFF [lemon06]
by carguy42
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Aug 12, 2007 (7:53 am)
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Replying to: lemon06 (Aug 10, 2007 4:47 pm)
If your waiting for a recall that will not happen anytime soon i promise you that.The reason being is there has to be a deffective part.We (dealers) dont have any idea what the defective part is there for no recall.What i would do if i were you guys would be call chrysler first 1-800-992-1997.you will get nowhere with that call you might get a cair #/file number which is only good for documentation.Documentation is very important to you guys at this point.the next step is to call the BBB.they come down very hard on dealerships and the Genral manager has 30 days to respond.When they get those BBB letters they will pretty much kiss your butts.And off the record i have been told by chrysler to start replaceing ignition switchs if people come in with this concern i fail to see the logic in this but its something to try. Iwill keep you posted on the results and any new info that come to me .
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- #112 of 211
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more stalling
by kjones2
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Aug 12, 2007 (12:41 pm)
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I filed under the lemon law several months ago and am still waiting to hear from Chrysler. In the meantime, I continue to be saddled with a vehicle that I consider a threat to personal safety. I have been borrowing a vehicle for several months out of fear of driving the commander and it stalling on me in traffic - again. However, I've exhausted the kindness of others and have to start driving the commander again. My biggest concern was getting it stopped and restarted if it went dead on the interstate or other high traffic area. But, the other day my husband and I "practiced" on back roads. We made it turn off and it was pretty simple just to put it into neutral and restart without fighting to get it stopped and out of traffic (which is difficult when you lose power steering and brakes). We also discovered that mine would restart while still in drive (without ever putting it into neutral). From what I understand, this shouldn't happen - but nothing else can surprise me about this pathetic vehicle. It is a shame that I've had to resort to such measures with a new vehicle, but it looks as if getting rid of it will not be easy and we're stuck. Good Luck to you all and do file with the National Transportation and Safety Board if you haven't yet.
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- #113 of 211
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Re: Driving and My Commander TURNS OFF [carguy42]
by e741
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Aug 13, 2007 (5:50 am)
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Replying to: carguy42 (Aug 12, 2007 7:53 am)
That is exactly what my dealer did- replaced the ignition switch. No issues thus far after that (about 1k miles later). I have to say it was really comical when I contacted Chrysler. They emailed me and said it looks like your dealer replaced your ignition switch- It is great to know they can confirm that, but I knew that already.
I was looking for a little more in the area of we recognize this is an issue and can confirm this will fix it.
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- #114 of 211
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Re: more stalling [kjones2]
by teelfam
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Aug 13, 2007 (7:25 am)
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Replying to: kjones2 (Aug 12, 2007 12:41 pm)
How did you get your car to stall? What seems to be the problem is that the dealerships can't "duplicate" the stall therefore can't fix the problem. If you say that you were able to get it to stall on your own we may have a glimmer of hope in getting this problem resolved. Now as far as Chrysler, they are a waste-even after two complaints all they can say is sorry. Sorry isn't going to help when either myself or my family is killed. I did file with the NHTSA and I am waiting on paperwork to start an official investigation on my car and after reading the other report will file with the Better Business Bureau. Good Luck All!
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- #115 of 211
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Re: more stalling [teelfam]
by kjones2
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Aug 13, 2007 (10:29 am)
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Replying to: teelfam (Aug 13, 2007 7:25 am)
sorry if my wording was confusing - we made the Jeep go dead by turning the key to the left (just not all the way off); my husband was just trying to show me that instead of freaking out when it stalled, I should just put it into neutral and restart - I had thought I had to get it completely stopped, etc. before I could restart
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- #116 of 211
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Re: more stalling [kjones2]
by formulavee
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Aug 21, 2007 (9:50 am)
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Replying to: kjones2 (Aug 13, 2007 10:29 am)
Is this stalling problem only on the 2006's or is it rpesent in 2007's as well. I Ask because I am considering buying one for my wife and 15 mo old daughter. However, if this is wide spread in the 2007 model year, I don't want to take the chance.
Thanks.
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- #117 of 211
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Re: more stalling [formulavee]
by teelfam
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Aug 27, 2007 (6:53 am)
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Replying to: formulavee (Aug 21, 2007 9:50 am)
I believe it is on both the 2006 and 2007 from what I am reading. If I were you I would NOT consider buying this vehicle, especially with a little one in the back seat. Although pretty this car is not worth the risk.
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- #118 of 211
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I filed the TX lemon law on my 2006 Jeep Commander
by joannaanton
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Sep 04, 2007 (4:05 pm)
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My 2006 Jeep Commander has been giving me nothing but SCARRY situations. It dies when I'm driving it. I've had the vehicle for 2 years and I've taken it in almost every month since I leased it. My hearing with Chrysler and the Texas Department of Transportation is tomorrow. Have any of you had your hearings? If so, how did it go?
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