NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Steering complaints
9 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Feb 21, 2022
Electrical SystemSteeringVehicle Speed Control
I was in the freeway going 68-70 mph with my wife and kids where a red lightning ⚡️ Appears on the upper right corner, vehicle steering locked and tuned off while cars were coming. I was able to turn vehicle back on and move to the right of the freeway. Turns out it has a recall on it. I took it to Browning Dodge in Norca Ca. …
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I was in the freeway going 68-70 mph with my wife and kids where a red lightning ⚡️ Appears on the upper right corner, vehicle steering locked and tuned off while cars were coming. I was able to turn vehicle back on and move to the right of the freeway. Turns out it has a recall on it. I took it to Browning Dodge in Norca Ca. They say they fixed my recall I picked up my Jeep , it drove ok for a few days and it started doing the same malfunction. They said they are unable to work on my vehicle due to throttle body that was replaced by a professional mechanic.
NHTSA ODI #11453291
11,000 miles · Jul 29, 2020
Air BagsElectrical SystemSteering
HAVING AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH ISSUE WITH MY JEEP. THE KEY LOCKS IN THE IGNITION AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. ALSO THE AIRBAG SIGN SAYS SOMETHING IS WRONG.
NHTSA ODI #11342137
Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 2016
SteeringUnknown Or Other
MY COMMANDER KEEPS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AT FREEWAY SPEED. HAVE TIMKEN IT TO GET STRUTS/SHOCKS REPLACED,BALANCED,AND DID AN ALIGNMENT AND ROTATION AND IT STILL DOES IT. VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE KIDS AND NEED MY JEEP TO TRANSPORT THM FROM POINT A TO POINT BUT
NHTSA ODI #10893319
91,000 miles · Aug 18, 2015
Electrical SystemSteeringUnknown Or Other
WHILE RELOCATING AND DRIVING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE PRE-OWNED VEHICLE WITH 87,684 AT TIME OF PURCHASE, THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM CAME ON BY ITSELF AND STAYED IN HIGH AND IS STILL IN HIGH AND IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN WILL NEED TO BE DISCONNECTED. THE POWER STEERING LOCKED, SHREDDED BELTS. THEN, THE ENGINE RAN HOT FOR…
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WHILE RELOCATING AND DRIVING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE PRE-OWNED VEHICLE WITH 87,684 AT TIME OF PURCHASE, THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM CAME ON BY ITSELF AND STAYED IN HIGH AND IS STILL IN HIGH AND IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN WILL NEED TO BE DISCONNECTED. THE POWER STEERING LOCKED, SHREDDED BELTS. THEN, THE ENGINE RAN HOT FOR NO MORE THAN A MILE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING. DUE TO THE POWER STEERING LOCKING UP, COMBUSTION CAUSED HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS.
NHTSA ODI #10749556
119,189 miles · Jul 9, 2015
EngineSteering
I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF 2008 JEEP COMMANDER LIMITED EDITION FOR ALMOST 5 YEARS. WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IT WAS MY DREAM TRUCK.. HOWEVER IT HAS NOW BECOME MY BOMB WAITING TO GO OFF KILLING ME AND MY CHILDREN. THIS TRUCK RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF DURING HIGH SPEEDS, DOESNT ALLOW ME BREAK SOMETIMES FOR READ LIGHTS AND PUT MY …
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I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF 2008 JEEP COMMANDER LIMITED EDITION FOR ALMOST 5 YEARS. WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IT WAS MY DREAM TRUCK.. HOWEVER IT HAS NOW BECOME MY BOMB WAITING TO GO OFF KILLING ME AND MY CHILDREN. THIS TRUCK RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF DURING HIGH SPEEDS, DOESNT ALLOW ME BREAK SOMETIMES FOR READ LIGHTS AND PUT MY LIFE AT RISK DAILY WHEN I DRIVE. I HAVE CONTINUALLY CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP AND HEADQUARTER ABOUT HOW DANGEROUS MY TRUCK HAS BECOME. I HAVE MISSED COUNTLESS DAYS OF WORK AND BE LEFT STRANDED WHEN THE ENGINE WONT TURN OVER. I HAVE BEGGED FOR HELP AND NOBODY SEEMS TO CARE. WILL IT TAKE A ME BEING KILLED OR HURTING ANOTHER FOR SOME TO FINALLY HELP. THEY CONTINUE TO TELL ME THE RECALL IGNITION PIECE ISNT IN AND THAT THEY CANT HELP ME. I'M AT RISK OF LOSING MY JOB BECAUSE THE TRUCK I PAY FOR MONTHLY ISNT SAFE TO DRIVE. PLEASE CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME.
NHTSA ODI #10732900
101,000 miles · Feb 25, 2015
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF AND THEN TO THE ON POSITION IN ORDER TO REGAIN FUNCTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF AND THEN TO THE ON POSITION IN ORDER TO REGAIN FUNCTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
NHTSA ODI #10690591
79,995 miles · Nov 9, 2014
SteeringSuspensionWheels
IT SEEM THAT THE MAJORITY / EVERY JEEP COMMANDER OR G. CHEROKEE HAS GONE THROUGH ONE OR MORE RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENTS. IT IS DIFFICULT TO EVEN FIND A STEERING RACK TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ONE... AS IF THAT WILL LAST LONG. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AS IF THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH ISSUES WITH THESE NEWER JEEPS. I WIL…
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IT SEEM THAT THE MAJORITY / EVERY JEEP COMMANDER OR G. CHEROKEE HAS GONE THROUGH ONE OR MORE RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENTS. IT IS DIFFICULT TO EVEN FIND A STEERING RACK TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ONE... AS IF THAT WILL LAST LONG. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AS IF THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH ISSUES WITH THESE NEWER JEEPS. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A 2005 OR NEWER JEEP AGAIN! CHRYSLER HAS REALLY DROPPED THE BALL ON THIS AND COMPLETELY RUINED A GREAT NAME FOR JEEP AND THEIR PRODUCTS. THIS JEEP IS FALLING APART AT NOT EVEN 80K MILES. IF I HAD TO PAY SOMEONE - THE DEALER /"STEALER" TO REPLACE ALL THE DEFECTIVE PARTS I WOULD HAVE TO SELL MY HOME. I HAVE BUCKETS AND BUCKETS OF PARTS (RUBBER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, BALL JOINTS, SEIZED BRAKE COMPONENTS ETC ETC) AND NOW THIS. NOTHING CAN BE WORKED ON, IF YOU TAKE IT APART YOU BETTER BUY A NEW ONE. EVERYTHING IS THROW AWAY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10653697
62,670 miles · Aug 1, 2014
EnginePower TrainSteering
DRIVING ON STRAIGHT RESIDENTIAL ROAD AT 35 MPH. ABRUPT POWER LOSS TO VEHICLE OCCURRED. GAS GAUGE WENT FROM HALF FULL TO BELOW EMPTY. DIFFICULT STEERING AND BRAKING. VEHICLE COASTED ENOUGH TO MAKE RIGHT HAND TURN INTO A SIDE STREET. STOPPED VEHICLE, REMOVED KEY FROM IGNITION, PUT THE KEY BACK IN, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED. …
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DRIVING ON STRAIGHT RESIDENTIAL ROAD AT 35 MPH. ABRUPT POWER LOSS TO VEHICLE OCCURRED. GAS GAUGE WENT FROM HALF FULL TO BELOW EMPTY. DIFFICULT STEERING AND BRAKING. VEHICLE COASTED ENOUGH TO MAKE RIGHT HAND TURN INTO A SIDE STREET. STOPPED VEHICLE, REMOVED KEY FROM IGNITION, PUT THE KEY BACK IN, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED. EXACT SCENARIOS REPORTED IN THE NEWS. THIS VEHICLE IS A 2008 MODEL AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECALL THAT WAS RECENTLY ANNOUNCED WHEREBY THE RECALL YEAR STOPPED AT 2007. . *TR
NHTSA ODI #10618172
83,300 miles · Apr 3, 2013
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion SystemSteering
MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER OVERLAND EDITION HAS SHUT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 60 + MPH. I LOOK ALL FUNCTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS; POWER STEERING, GAS, ELECTRICAL, ETC. I HAVE TO MAKE MY WAY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART IT. IT ALWAYS RESTARTS RIGHT AWAY. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR…
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MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER OVERLAND EDITION HAS SHUT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 60 + MPH. I LOOK ALL FUNCTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS; POWER STEERING, GAS, ELECTRICAL, ETC. I HAVE TO MAKE MY WAY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART IT. IT ALWAYS RESTARTS RIGHT AWAY. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN 4-6 TIMES TO ALLEN SAMUELS DODGE, JEEP IN KATY TX TO TRY AND HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. EACH TIME THEY KEEP MY CAR FOR MULTIPLE DAYS AND THEN TELL ME THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AM GETTING NO HELP FROM THEM EITHER. THEY KEEP TELLING ME TO TAKE THE CAR IN TO GET IT LOOKED AT SO THEY CAN DIAGNOSE IT. YET EACH TIME I TAKE THE CAR IN TO GET A DIAGNOSIS, I AM CHARGED FOR A RENTAL CAR FOR A FEW DAYS, BUT THEN TOLD THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND THEY SEND ME ON MY WAY. WITHIN WEEKS, I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM OF THE CAR SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS IN THEIR 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. I AM AT A LOSS AS TO WHAT TO DO NOW. I FEEL THE CAR IS EXTREMEMLY UNSAFE, YET CHRYSLER IS DOING NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10505503
Official recalls
4Sep 17, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
May 7, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
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Electrical System
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Feb 6, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 12, 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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