2008 Jeep Commander Engine Problems

“Takata recall I own a 2008 Jeep Commander with a 3.7 liter engine. I always made my oil change at 50,000 miles or 6 months intervals. I have learned that Jeep chrysler and dodge vehicles produced from 2005 to 2012 all have the same problem of the oil pickup tube not working properly or gets clogged with slim so tht no engine oil reaches the pistons and cylinder head. While driving, my engine threw a piston rod trough the engine block and into the oil pan. …”

“My Commander will simply shut off while at speeds and or idling...very scary vary dangerous. Sometimes it will start right back up, but most wont start at all. I have had to tow it away. Luckily I have been able to manage shut offs ...but I have no confidence in this vehicle anymore. Don't want to put kids in with me or tow anything or even just drive it. There are no codes, or explanation to it from my mechanic...mystery. It's currently not starting now and kind of done with this issue. Chrysler...this needs a fix badly!”

“2008 Jeep Commander safety issue where it completely looses all electrical and motor systems while driving or idling. It stalls out only at low RPM or when shifting from first to second gear. I lost all systems including steering, brakes, and hazard lights. This happened to me several times in the past week nearly causing an accident. Dealership and private auto mechanic could not diagnose and it leaves no system events. I contacted chrysler to see if this was related to an earlier model Commander recall with the exact same problem and they grew angry with me and hung up.”

“While driving on the highway, the entire dashboard went black and the car went completely dead. This has happened 3 times since the first incident. No lights, power steering or brakes, no power windows to put my hand out to wave cars around me. Car also stalls immediately upon starting up. Also another recurring issue is the entire dashboard lighting up and flashing, total power loss--no power in gas pedal, car stops, and then suddenly kicks back in. I called the dealership and they said I must pay $99.50 for a diagnostic test.”

“After owning the vehicle for several months I had a car accident where a man ran into the back of my 2008 Jeep Commander due to the vehicle stalled on a street and then shut off. I took the vehicle to the dealer and they could not find anything wrong with the engine. I have driven the vehicle for years without major incident. However here lately the vehicle has stalled and then shut off while driving at speeds between 45-55mph. I have had 2 types of recall work done. However that has not corrected the problem and the car right now is back at the dealer.”