2008 Jeep Commander Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“I know now that im not the only one with this problem, my 2008 Jeep Commander looses power as im driving at a regular speed. I press the gas pedal and does nothing then I pull over to side of road try again, and it works again. After the 5th time I've been taking it to 3 different diagnose and repair shops but they cant find the problem but it still does it sometimes. …”

“Bought Jeep brand new. Only couple months later my fob wouldnt start car. Just dead. Tried to start 20 times both fobs. Randomly started next day. Brought to dealer they were perplexed replaced fob. Several times through the years Jeep wont start with fob and then randomly does had it towed 2 times. I dont trust to take it far. Once when driving on street. Jeep just shut off.very scary I looked at panel no lights no nothing. I was lucky I wasnt on a highway or cause an accident.no power steering forgot no power cant steer.veered over took fob out , prayed..started up. …”

“Engine stalls: engine stalls randomly, at a light, around a corner, and even on freeway at 70 MPH. Engine will not restart after a stall until the key has been removed from the ignition. I have had at least 15-20 stalls since I have owned the vehicle. Transmission jerks: this started in the last few months. Transmission disengages while driving down the road then suddenly reengages, jerking the car forward. Sometimes the car will continue ok, sometimes the engine will die. …”

“Since purchasing the vehicle I have stalled 3 times. 1st time taken in repair said nothing was wrong, same as second, finally 3rd time in repair discovered a software problem. To be quite honest I'm driving a new SUV that I don't feel safe in. When I park my SUV and pull my emergency brake upward my neighbors 4 houses down can hear my screech sound when I release my foot brake. Yet everytime I've taken it in nothing is wrong. Stuck with it.”

“After receiving n23 recall and other software updates (p73) the 4 wheel drives system disables at random. This has to be repaired at dealer. Error code points to shift actuator, but in reality it is software. If errors are cleared parts function fine. Loss of 4 wheel drive can be a life threatening. Since most of the time 4 wheel drive is needed is when not near help. My vehicle has been having this issue ongoing since 2013. Chrysler has been contacted since 2014 with starcases. Issue has yet to be resolved. Latest break down left me stranded while on vacation and having to pay for repairs. …”