| Issue ID | 1057637 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10579588 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 30/03/14 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving down a service road, my 2006 jeep commander stalled and the check engine light came on. It would not restart, and was towed to the dealership. The dealership says that the valve and valve seating came loose, and fell into my cylinder, damaging the piston. They are now saying that i need a new engine, as mine has too much damage to repair. I contacted jeep customer care, and they are unwilling to repair the damage. The vehicle cost $12,500 and the new engine, only 2 months after purchasing it, will cost roughly $7,000 without including labor. From my research, this is a fairly common problem, that jeep knows about, but is unwilling to fix. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71750 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARROLLTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HH58256CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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