| Issue ID | 645468 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10203906 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 13/09/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MO |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased my 2006 jeep commander in oct. 2005 from mccune chrysler jeep in national city, ca. Initially, i started noticing my brakes shimmying as i came to a stop. I reported to my dealership a few times but no good came out of it. Then, last thursday, sept. 13, i noticed my dashboard lights (electrical system, brakes and transmission lights) flashing on and off as i accelerated from a stop and headed uphill. It felt as though the jeep wanted to stop and go at the same time. I reported it to my dealership and brought in the vehicle the next week. The dealership quoted me $190 to analyze it (since my jeep was about 8,000 miles beyond the warranty period). Then, they told me that it would cost me over $400 to repair the vehicle even though they did not know what was wrong with it. I began to research the internet about recalls on this make and model and found that chrysler had issued a recall on friday, sept. 14, 2007. I printed the article and brought it to my service rep at mccune. The rep insisted that it was not my problem and that his dealership had not heard of a recall on my make and model. So, i called chrysler's customer service department in oak ridge, tn. The representatives there insisted that there was no recall. Frustrated, i accepted the dealerships offer to repair my vehicle. They quoted me a $100 deductible to place the vehicle under warranty. As i drove off, the same thing happened all over again. I called the service advisor and explained what had happened. He insisted that he test drove the vehicle and the lights never came on. I didn't believe him. I feel that he mislead me and that his dealership never repaired my vehicle. I will bring my vehicle back to mccune monday morning (9/24/07) and i will see what will happen. I paid for a rental vehicle last week (over $100 and the dealership never offered to cover my expenses. I am so frustrated. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44500 |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHULA VISTA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HH48K86CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30/10/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MCCUNE CHRYSLER JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 619-477-1101 |
| Dealer's city | NATIONAL CITY |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 91950 |