Jeep Commander 2009
Model Commander made in 2009 by Jeep got 32 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningair bags, suspension. The car has 3 modeles with engines 3.7, 4.7 and 5.7.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 15/20/16 | 18/27.2/21.2316 | Regular | 3844 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 1-Jul-08 |
| 4.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 14/19/15 | 16.7/25.6/19.7972 | Regular | 4102 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 27-Aug-08 |
| 4.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 9/13/10 | 10.6/17.7/12.9349 | E | 5325 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 3-Jul-08 |
| 4.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 14/19/15 | 16.7/25.6/19.7972 | Regular | 4102 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 27-Aug-08 |
| 5.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 14/20/16 | 17/27.1/20.4256 | Regular | 3844 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 28-Jul-08 |
| 3.7 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | 4 | 14/19/16 | 17.4/26.6/20.6073 | Regular | 3844 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 1-Jul-08 |
| 4.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | 4 | 13/18/15 | 15.8/24.7/18.8577 | Regular | 4102 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 27-Aug-08 |
| 4.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | 4 | 9/12/10 | 11/16.5/12.9412 | E | 5325 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 3-Jul-08 |
| 4.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | 4 | 13/18/15 | 15.8/24.7/18.8577 | Regular | 4102 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 27-Aug-08 |
| 5.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | 4 | 13/19/15 | 16.6/26/19.8254 | Regular | 4102 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 28-Jul-08 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V118000 | CHRYSLER LLC | from 02/09/2009 to 02/26/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 4314 | 06/01/2009 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/09/2009 | 04/09/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver airbag squib connector. the driver's airbag may not deploy as intended. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not properly inflate and may not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the driver's airbag squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2009. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Chrysler recall no. j13.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E039000 | ROCK KRAWLER/PURE PERFORMANCE GROUP, INC | E (Equipment) | 44 | 10/15/2009 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/19/2009 | 06/19/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Rock krawler is recalling 44 performance suspension systems sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicle listed above. these suspension systems were produced with grade 2 carriage bolts instead of the proper grade 5 carriage bolts. the improper grade 2 carriage bolts could experience a loss of clamping force for the bottom strut fork. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause a loss of effective lift and lowering of the affected vehicle, possibly creating the driver to panic which could possibly lead to a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Rock krawler will notify owners and provide a free remedy. the safety recall began on october 15. 2008. all the affected untits have been remedied. owners may contact rock krawler at 1-518-270-9822. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | |||||
| CSN-K06 | 07/01/2010 | 10034051 | Chrysler (jeep): side airbag inflatable curtain. the side airbag inflatable curtain (sabic) on vehicles may not position properly during inflation. this may result in the sabic deploying behind the upper b pillar trim. csc letter was re | 10/13/2010 | |
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||||
| CSN-K06 | 07/01/2010 | 10034051 | Chrysler (jeep): side airbag inflatable curtain. the side airbag inflatable curtain (sabic) on vehicles may not position properly during inflation. this may result in the sabic deploying behind the upper b pillar trim. csc letter was re | 10/13/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-18-020-09 | 07/09/2009 | 10030936 | Jeep: mil illumination and/or mds driveability improvements. this involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software. *pe | 12/23/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| SB-J19 | 08/01/2009 | 10032766 | Chrysler/jeep/dodge: california emissions warranty addendum. the warranty book on certain vehicles may contain errors or may be missing information regarding the coponents covered by the california emissions warranty. dodge-caravan/grand | 05/19/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SB-J19 | 08/01/2009 | 10032766 | Chrysler/jeep/dodge: california emissions warranty addendum. the warranty book on certain vehicles may contain errors or may be missing information regarding the coponents covered by the california emissions warranty. dodge-caravan/grand | 05/19/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-18-020-09 | 07/09/2009 | 10030936 | Jeep: mil illumination and/or mds driveability improvements. this involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software. *pe | 12/23/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 10000 | 1 | |
| Approximately 3 months after purchasing my jeep commander, it stalled with no warning. all the trucks lights lit up and the power steering would not work. i was able to start it back up and drive. i took it to the dealer and they were unable to help me as they could not recreate the issue. since then it has happened an additional 2-3 times with the dealership still unable to help me. all times the truck has stalled out and i have been able to restart and drive away. the last time being in september of 2012 while driving on a freeway at approximately 65 mph. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 10000 | ||
| Approximately 3 months after purchasing my jeep commander, it stalled with no warning. all the trucks lights lit up and the power steering would not work. i was able to start it back up and drive. i took it to the dealer and they were unable to help me as they could not recreate the issue. since then it has happened an additional 2-3 times with the dealership still unable to help me. all times the truck has stalled out and i have been able to restart and drive away. the last time being in september of 2012 while driving on a freeway at approximately 65 mph. | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. the contact stated that the key fob would inadvertently split in half. as a result, the vehicle would intermittently shut off while driving at various speeds. an authorized dealer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the key fob would need to be replaced. the contact did not replace the key fob. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. kmj | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. the contact stated that the key fob would inadvertently split in half. as a result, the vehicle would intermittently shut off while driving at various speeds. an authorized dealer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the key fob would need to be replaced. the contact did not replace the key fob. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. sm. | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 02/17/2013 | 60000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 02/17/2013 | 60000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician was unable to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 60,000. pm | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 10000 | 1 | |
| Approximately 3 months after purchasing my jeep commander, it stalled with no warning. all the trucks lights lit up and the power steering would not work. i was able to start it back up and drive. i took it to the dealer and they were unable to help me as they could not recreate the issue. since then it has happened an additional 2-3 times with the dealership still unable to help me. all times the truck has stalled out and i have been able to restart and drive away. the last time being in september of 2012 while driving on a freeway at approximately 65 mph. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 10000 | ||
| Approximately 3 months after purchasing my jeep commander, it stalled with no warning. all the trucks lights lit up and the power steering would not work. i was able to start it back up and drive. i took it to the dealer and they were unable to help me as they could not recreate the issue. since then it has happened an additional 2-3 times with the dealership still unable to help me. all times the truck has stalled out and i have been able to restart and drive away. the last time being in september of 2012 while driving on a freeway at approximately 65 mph. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 34000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. the contact stated that while traveling 70 mph the dashboard lit up and the vehicle started slowing down. the first time the dealer stated that there was a problem with the key. the second time the dealer re-programmed the computer. neither repaired the failure. when the vehicle stalls the steering goes out. the contact is able to start the vehicle right up after the stall. the failure mileage was 34000 and the current mileage was 41000.rl | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 06/04/2011 | 60000 | ||
| 2009 jeep commander - start car and able to remove key - car will continru to operate/run as normal without key in vehicle. also key fob will get stuck in the ignition and not come out. this has been occuring for about 2 weeks. this happens on a dialy basis. vehicle has been to dealership to fix advised wire model issue. 700.00 to repair not covered under warantee - however is a safety hazard and vehicle should not be driven | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. the contact stated that the key fob would inadvertently split in half. as a result, the vehicle would intermittently shut off while driving at various speeds. an authorized dealer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the key fob would need to be replaced. the contact did not replace the key fob. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 10000 | 1 | |
| Approximately 3 months after purchasing my jeep commander, it stalled with no warning. all the trucks lights lit up and the power steering would not work. i was able to start it back up and drive. i took it to the dealer and they were unable to help me as they could not recreate the issue. since then it has happened an additional 2-3 times with the dealership still unable to help me. all times the truck has stalled out and i have been able to restart and drive away. the last time being in september of 2012 while driving on a freeway at approximately 65 mph. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 10000 | ||
| Approximately 3 months after purchasing my jeep commander, it stalled with no warning. all the trucks lights lit up and the power steering would not work. i was able to start it back up and drive. i took it to the dealer and they were unable to help me as they could not recreate the issue. since then it has happened an additional 2-3 times with the dealership still unable to help me. all times the truck has stalled out and i have been able to restart and drive away. the last time being in september of 2012 while driving on a freeway at approximately 65 mph. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 48000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. the contact stated that the tire became deflated while the vehicle was in motion. the contact stopped and inspected the vehicle, finding that the valve stem was fractured. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the tread became worn and separated. the tire pressure monitoring system was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 48,000. the current mileage was approximately 61,000. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 48000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds the tire would deflate. after pulling over and inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the valve stem fractured. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised him that the threads wore out on separated. the vehicle was repaired for a new tire a tpms system. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 48,000. the current mileage was approximately 61,000. tb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | ARLINGTON | 22204 | RBD LLC | 920-8700 |