2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“I had Jeep recall n23 performed on my Jeep commander 2008 4x4. After the recall was performed my 4wd system no longer works and flashes the warning service 4wd system . This is very frustrating and I had no problems until Jeep performed the recall on my vehicle.”

“While driving noticed windows, sunroof, radio, seats, air conditioning systems where not operating at all. Then airbag light came on, along with service four wheel drive system warning indicator came on. Tried restarting and resetting systems but had no luck. Had a friend bring other key fob and all systems but four wheel drive were normal for remainder of fifteen mile trip. Upon notifying dealership about recall notice received for transfer case programming. They assured my family it would solve all problems. Being an honest mechanic that I am, I took there word. …”

“We purchased a 2008 Jeep commander on december 15th 2012 and have had an issue with the engine stalling. We will be driving and all of the sudden the vehicle engine dies. Its always restarted but we never know when its going to stall out and die. This happened to my wife yesterday and she didn't know how to react. She almost caused an accident when she tried to exit a busy freeway with no power steering. This is a huge safety issue that I think chrysler needs to address before someone gets killed !!!! I read about this issue online and the problem has been with the front control module. …”

“I recently had an issue where after driving my vehicle, going into a bank and returning to start my car, the vehicle did not start. I tried repeatedly to start the vehicle but nothing worked. Finally it started again at an auto shop and then turned off and we tried to start it again, but it would not start. The battery was tested as well as the starter. There were no issues with either or the components associated with starting the vehicle. However, after my independent mechanic starting searching for recalls he noticed there was a recall on the front control module and said to call chrysler. …”

“I purchased a new 2008 Jeep commander (w/approxi. 50 mi) from sansone's route 1 auto mall on 6/11/09. Within 48 hrs of purchasing the vehicle (at 150 mi) the shift gear and transmission malfunctioned. On 6/13/09 I drove the vehicle to jersey city, nj. After reaching my destination, I put the vehicle in park to unload. When I finished, I could not shift the vehicle out of park without engaging the shift lock manual override (as described in the owner's manual). During this time the malfunction indicator light was on and the electronic vehicle info center displayed 'service park assist system'. …”