| Issue ID | 787986 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10328672 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/12/09 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph and attempting to pass another vehicle, the vehicle exhibited an unusual increase in rpms without warning. When the failure occurred, the transmission malfunctioned due to the sudden increase in rpms and the vehicle speed would decrease until the rpm's functioned normally. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently and nearly caused a crash. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000 and the current mileage was 15,600. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CONNEAUT , OH |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HG48K79CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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