| Issue ID | 1248130 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10693515 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 10/02/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 jeep commander. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated when he attempted to start the vehicle, it would not start. After several attempts a diagnostic message displayed "key damaged". The consumer had the vehicle towed to his home, where he used the spare key fob, but the vehicle would not start. The doors locked and the consumer attempted to open them using the key, but the alarm went off and the battery had to be disconnected to stop it. The consumer contacted the dealer and informed them about the recall he had received in november 2014. However, the dealer stated the parts were not available. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | ELLENWOOD, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HH58238CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/12/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | LANDMARK DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | MORROW |
| Dealer's state code | GA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |