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I browsed Ebay for that quick release battery bolt and sells like $22.00. It's on the battery category sold by a seller "mihmasa". It really works.
I am really worried when will I get stucked again!! Thanks for your advise Jaynbay, It helped me a lot by tinkering the jeep for a while before deciding to call a car doctor. Regards..
Again, I disconnected the ground pole of the battery and surprisingly, it started the following day. It’s really so unpredictable.., so it was time again to visit the Jeep “fortune teller” for the fourth time. He checked on the battery and was good (2 month old, I had it replaced thinking it was the problem), checked on the starter, it was cranking. Plugged it to a computer module, and he says no problem at all. Then here comes the fortune telling: The gas I was using might have a higher octane, or the gas cap was not closed properly, or the sub woofer was not well installed. He tried to use my spare key fob and still does not start. After consuming 5 cups of free coffee inside the Jeep dealership and 4 hours of endless waiting, it started once again and the “fortune teller” says nothing is wrong. Yeah, right. My warranty was still enforced. But what about the guy also waiting for his ‘06 Commander being “fixed”? His warranty expired and was very worried of the many parts to be replaced.
I left the Jeep Dealer in a hurry and without any second thought, I proceeded to another dealer to negotiate a trade-in right away. Comment of the dealer across the street? The Jeep Commander is a JUNK!
NOW I KNOW WHAT A JEEP IS, THAT IS WHY I NOW DRIVE A 4 RUNNER!!!
Whew What a great sigh of relief !!!
Note to all Prospective Jeep Commander Buyers ”THINK countless times first & check out for NEGATIVE REVIEWS, before you buy it to avoid this worst nightmare that I EVER had”.
I have a 2007 4 runner. After shutting the vehicle off and letting it sit for a few minutes, when I try and start it, it cranks over and over without starting. When I turn it off and start again, it works. I only have 11,000 miles on it and it is still under warantee.
What the Heck
My 2010 Toyota 4runner has been to two different dealerships a total of 4b times and I am getting the same [non-permissible content removed] from them.
Toyota has to know there is a major problem and is covering it up.
I am about to go to a third party and sue them.
I even gave them the TSB # to correct the problem and they ignored it.
They have been told to hide the problem.
A 32,000 vehicle should not shift like a tractor
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Re: 09 4Runner Trans Problem [edpol] by lee363
Sep 16, 2010 (2:04 pm)
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Replying to: edpol (Jul 05, 2010 9:22 am)
I have an 09 4Runner. The dealership kept the vehicle overnight to check the transmission fluid. They said it was low and topped it off. The hesitation in shifting diminished significantly but has not gone away entirely.
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Re: Same Story Again [sawmecoming] by edpol
Sep 16, 2010 (3:35 pm)
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I agree 100%!! Mine is a May, 2009 4Runner and had what feels like trans problem since day-one! I have been in close contact with my dealership service manager and e-mail her all of the comments I read so she can keep record. I have file a complaint with the national highway assn and Toyota and sent the TSB# also. I got some form letter from Toyota thanking me for my concern. Something has to be done. I was told at one point that, with time, the problem will get better, but that isn't what happened. If anything, it's getting worse. Now it bogs down when I have to accellerate quickly not just when turning a corner, and I can't get out of the way fast enough. This happened to me in heavy Houston traffic the other day, and scared me to death. I guess an accident has to happen before they take serious notice. Please continue to comment on this site about any results you get. I refuse to give up! Like you said, a $32,000 vehicle should run perfectly, period. For them to keep telling me that's just the way they are made, is insulting.
1st time- loose wire
2nd time-bad connector
3rd time- starter replaced
4th time- another bad connection
Anyone else having issues like this? As of now my wife won't drive it anymore due to fear of being stranded with our 2 year old (can't really blame her since it has happened 4 times within the last year). She has been on the phone multiple times with Chrysler with no solution in sight, "It's fixed." they say, I say "Sure it is, see you next month when it breaks down again..."
thanks.
But now it is happening every time that it rains to point that yesterday i got into car and ended up scooping out the water with a cup. Then went to splash car wash had them get as much of the moisture out as they could at a charge of $70.
Has anyone else had problems with windshields on commander. I remember reading someone else did a couple of years ago. I want to know how that leaking windshield was finally totally repaired. Thank you.
Tomorrow will be trip #4 with safelite auto because the water is ending up in the footwell of passenger side.
Safelite's install was obv. a problem from the start - you could see the banding around the window was coming undone prompting me to bring it in 2nd time; 3rd time I brought it in because of whistling sound, and 4th time, tomorrow, I will be bringing it in because of water leaking in.
Please tell me how did you finally get the windshield fixed so that it stopped leaking and stopped whistling? And, if you don't mind, can you tell me which safelite auto did this so that I can tell the NYC location I will be at tomorrow how the windshield eventually was installed correctly?
thank you!
I have this same issue where the amplifier seems to have just "died."
Is there a replacement amp or do you know what you replaced it with?
Thanks!
As of today I'm having intermittent starting problems...... All the dashboard lights and blower motor turn on when the key is in the ON position but the vehicle just wont start!!! The past few times this has happened, all I would have to do is to wait 24-36 hours and the vehicle would start with no problem??? Although when it does start the blower motor will sporadically turn on and off.... Cant wait for the cold weather to begin. OH yes, almost forgot to mention that since the first month that I've owned the vehicle (3 years) I have had transmission problems...... It seems to take a freakashly long period of time to switch from first to second gear. At times I wonder if my transmission is about to explode?! But when it finally does shift into second, the following gear shifts are effortless??? Brought it back to the dealership twice for this same problem and each time they so called "fixed" the problem it would reoccur a few weeks later. They revised the software the first time and replaced the filter the second time (not covered under warranty). This went on until my extended warranty expired and I dont want to have to use my hard earned money to pay for them to fix and not repair my problem!!! So to this day I truly believe that the only way to resolve my problems is to get rid of the CRAPPY COMMANDER and NEVER, EVER PURCHASE another CHRYSLER VEHICLE EVER AGAIN!!!
Good Luck to all the Commander owners out there.
Cheers.
Good luck!
Also, I only read a few posts and noticed alot of engine not starting issues. I wonder if anyone has found that there are some recalls on various Jeep Commanders. One notably for engine stalls. Here's a link.
http://www.lemonauto.com/complaints/daimler_chrysler/jeep_commander.htm
Have you ever had this radio problem? If you did, what was the solution? I'm worried about cost of - not even the repair - but the time it will take the audio repair shop to determine the problem; I haven't been able to find audio repair with jeep commander experience.
Thank you!
so far it has not impacted the lights working, but given The Chrysler Jeep Commanders 'overall water leak issue' and the eventual results of that, I think that this is a problem that also needs fixing.
so, if anyone else has the same problem and has been able to successfully fix the problem, please share. the independent service stationS that i have gone to regarding the windshield leak tried to reinstall the covers and were not able to remedy the problem; they believe it's an overall autobody defect.
thank you!
complaints, let everyond know. If you don't have any luck, we need to
form a group to get Jeep to fix these design problems.
Oil, filter: $50
Tune up/plugs, PCV valve: $450
4WD Service (transfer case, tranny, differentials): $550
Coolant flush and thermostat: $250
Does anybody know of a reputable indendent garage in Danbury/Wilton area that might save me some $$$?
I'm so grateful to this shop for their work that I joke about removing the hood letters 'JEEP' and replacing it with 'TOM & MIKE'
Just thought some good news on the Commander, as most here have problems. I guess people that don't have issues don't take time to praise a vehicle.
If you have not received the notice you should call Chrysler-Jeep and see if your vin qualifies. it's for transfer case actuator. the notice - if I am reading correctly - states that Chrysler Jeep tried to get the software manufacturer to provide permanent remedy but still the permanent remedy is not available so Chrysler Jeep is - free of charge (parts and labor) - I guess until the permanent remedy is available?!? - asking us to come in and they will do what they can?
In meantime, it sounds like this was reason car would shift inadvertently.
I'm hesitant to bring it into Jeep however because everytime I have brought it in for a recall I don't get 20 miles without having to have it towed back in for something to be repaired for a $-charge...
Under the hood~driver's side is a fuse box. Find fuse location #25 and remove the 20 amp fuse. Start the jeep and put it in 'N' and pull up the 4wd Tee handle ... you will get the " Service 4 Wheel Drive " lite. Shut her down ... re install the 20 amp fuse and start it up again. Find 'N' and pull up the handle ... she'll slip into FWD Low flawlessly, over and over again. You just reprogrammed the computer. Don't let the dealer tell you differently.