| Issue ID | 935470 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10470490 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER 4X2 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 30/05/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had 3 door handles break since owning this vehicle. All of them cracked behind the handle, with 2 of those 3 already completely busted. At this point those 2 of the 3 handles are impossible to open if you don't know how to sit the handle just right on the inside edge. I'm concerned about safety. Jeep dealership said there was no recall on the handle, and wanted $850/per door to fix! You can't just replace the handle, you have to replace the entire door panel. This is a major design flaw on jeep's part, and should be fixed. It is a safety issue as well. Everyone in my family knows how to open the door in calm conditions, but in the event of an accident/panic situation i'm not sure we could think clearly enough to operate them. Scary!! I'm not comfortable having people ride with me, as i have to worry about their safety and safety concerns when i show them how to use the handles. This needs fixing by jeep!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36552 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOUTHPORT, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HH48K26CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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