# \#commander **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/commander/7792.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Tell me the bad news](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-the-bad-news/191033)
**Author:** [@Mike505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike505)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-the-bad-news/191033 "2023-06-07T22:50:44Z")
Jeep was overhearing, could hear the fan working overtime. Parked it and there was a bit of smoke, and the leak pictured. Any guesses as to what I should be expecting in repair cost? --- ## [Help please identifying part piece](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-identifying-part-piece/175347)
**Author:** [@jpschaper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpschaper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-identifying-part-piece/175347 "2021-02-22T18:36:20Z")
While trying to figure out what is wrong with our vehicle, we found a piece of a part. It got too dark to try to figure out where it came from, so I thought maybe someone would recognize it. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Key Fob Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-fob-problems/157993)
**Author:** [@meganhader\_151642](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meganhader_151642)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-fob-problems/157993 "2020-02-06T21:22:55Z")
My husband and I bought a 2006 Jeep Commander last May that only came with 1 key fob. It starts the vehicle just fine but the keyless entry works intermittently, with it unlocking easier than locking. With my husband’s… --- ## [2006 Jeep Commander - is it okay to run on 7 cyl?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-is-it-okay-to-run-on-7-cyl/143750)
**Author:** [@DavidYoung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidYoung)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-is-it-okay-to-run-on-7-cyl/143750 "2019-07-08T01:46:04Z")
My Jeep has no compression on #8 cylinder. It runs very well until 65mph and then it struggles, but still manages to recover, except for steep hills when it chugs. Mechanic said he put a camera into cylinder and detect… --- ## [2006 Jeep Commander stalled, won’t start again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-stalled-won-t-start-again/134934)
**Author:** [@lawlerkennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawlerkennedy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-stalled-won-t-start-again/134934 "2019-02-19T05:06:00Z")
I was driving up a hill on the way to work a few weeks ago and the car was running fine. It started stalling, i pulled over and it stopped. We tried to jump it but nothing. Any ideas of what it could be? --- ## [Shutting off sporadically at stop, transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shutting-off-sporadically-at-stop-transmission/132787)
**Author:** [@Sam-Glasgow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam-Glasgow)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shutting-off-sporadically-at-stop-transmission/132787 "2019-01-25T23:31:52Z")
Hello, I have a 2006 Jeep Commander 4.7 65th anniversary edition with about 105k. So I have been having intermittent stalling when at stops—specifically braking. This has been developing/happening over the past 3-4 mon… --- ## [Whine under acceleration Jeep Commander 2006 5.7 liter hemi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whine-under-acceleration-jeep-commander-2006-5-7-liter-hemi/125040)
**Author:** [@Catherine\_Raymond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catherine_Raymond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whine-under-acceleration-jeep-commander-2006-5-7-liter-hemi/125040 "2018-09-17T01:38:51Z")
Jeep Commander begain whining on acceleration. Car shifts rough in first gear. Check engine light in and out. What could we be dealing with here? --- ## [2007 Jeep Commander bumpy ride, burning smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-commander-bumpy-ride-burning-smell/123981)
**Author:** [@FOsborne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FOsborne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-commander-bumpy-ride-burning-smell/123981 "2018-08-30T23:30:48Z")
2007 Jeep Commander. In town or highway driving I will get a bumpy ride as if all 4 tires are going flat. I stop the car along the hywy or side of the road then begin driving and the bumpiness is gone. Or if I continue d… --- ## [2008 Jeep Commander has new battery, but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-commander-has-new-battery-but-won-t-start/118600)
**Author:** [@Raymond10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raymond10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-commander-has-new-battery-but-won-t-start/118600 "2018-06-04T16:18:02Z")
I have 2008 jeep commander I’ve replaced the battery and starter, yet truck won’t start lights come on but no sound and will not turn over --- ## [2008 Jeep 200 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-200-won-t-start/115060)
**Author:** [@Raymond10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raymond10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-200-won-t-start/115060 "2018-04-05T20:53:29Z")
i have 2008 jeep commander which i replaced the battery and install a new starter. still won’t start all the lights come on but no sound. could the keyfob became unprogram ? what won’t the truck start ? --- ## [Permanent whistling type sound after rear end work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permanent-whistling-type-sound-after-rear-end-work/84497)
**Author:** [@Jobroni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jobroni)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permanent-whistling-type-sound-after-rear-end-work/84497 "2014-04-08T18:15:55Z")
I have a tan 4-door 2006 Jeep Commander with a little over 100,000 miles. I recently had some work done to the rear end transmission. When I had hit the gas when going at high speeds, there was a loud vibrating noise com… --- ## [2006 Jeep Lights on Dash Flash and Gauges Drop to Zero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-lights-on-dash-flash-and-gauges-drop-to-zero/82603)
**Author:** [@KepK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KepK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-lights-on-dash-flash-and-gauges-drop-to-zero/82603 "2013-12-12T03:17:31Z")
I have a 2006 Jeep Commander. Periodically, and quite inconsistently, all the lights on the dash board flash on and off while simultaneously all the gauges drop to zero and the air stops blowing out from the vents. My ca… --- ## [2008 Jeep Commander that shut off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-commander-that-shut-off-while-driving/78558)
**Author:** [@PAPERWEIGHT13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PAPERWEIGHT13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-commander-that-shut-off-while-driving/78558 "2013-04-08T23:54:40Z")
I have a 2008 Jeep Commander that shut off while driving at any speed. Paid the dealer twice to research and all they can say it's the catalytic converter. If it was that it wouldn't start up everytime it shuts off.. Let… --- ## [Jeep Commander 2007 shuts off on its own while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-commander-2007-shuts-off-on-its-own-while-driving/77010)
**Author:** [@Annie25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annie25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-commander-2007-shuts-off-on-its-own-while-driving/77010 "2013-01-29T02:11:56Z")
My mother-in-law is having problems with her Jeep. It will shut itself off while she's driving it. It's intermittent, and of course, the mechanic can't find the problem when it's in the shop. She thinks it's because sh… --- ## [Crank Sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-sensor/76491)
**Author:** [@Mountain\_Momma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mountain_Momma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-sensor/76491 "2013-01-03T22:25:16Z")
My 2007 Jeep Commander cut out while I was driving on a precarious mountain road in sub zero conditions. We live in a remote, wild, and frozen part of Idaho and I rely on my Jeep to get my children around this sparsely p… --- ## [Gas Quality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-quality/62586)
**Author:** [@JeepCommander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeepCommander)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-quality/62586 "2011-03-14T13:08:19Z")
My Jeep Commander 2006 (a problem vehicle until i had it repaired/much replaced by non-dealer service center, i.e., i know that these are 'finicky' cars on their best days), the engine light comes on steadily/not flashin… --- ## [07 Commander Hemi - cold start vibration/noise already replaced transfer case motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-commander-hemi-cold-start-vibration-noise-already-replaced-transfer-case-motor/55054)
**Author:** [@kandmgard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kandmgard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-commander-hemi-cold-start-vibration-noise-already-replaced-transfer-case-motor/55054 "2010-09-13T12:06:59Z")
Hi - hoping someone will have an idea about this issue because my service tech is stumped and we're frustrated and wanting to plan a road trip... my husband and I have an 07 Commander Limited Hemi, purchased new, no… --- ## [Jeep wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-wont-start/52955)
**Author:** [@Lorilk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lorilk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-wont-start/52955 "2010-08-04T01:54:34Z")
Engine light went on, then went off 2 days later. Today, my poor jeep won't start. Completely dead, and unresponsive to jump starting. Havent had any problems starting b-4 today...it is 104 degrees out. Maybe it melt… --- ## [Car goes in to neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-goes-in-to-neutral/50791)
**Author:** [@cdpeterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdpeterson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-goes-in-to-neutral/50791 "2010-06-24T13:50:39Z")
What could cause my car to go into neutral while I'm driving? It's dangerous. --- ## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/49183)
**Author:** [@rph411](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rph411)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/49183 "2010-05-22T15:46:07Z")
I have a 2006 Jeep Commander that will not go into reverse. The gear shift easily moves into reverse, but it takes a little time before the car will actually move in reverse. If I put the car in Neutral and then into Re… --- ## [Jeep commander vibrating/resonating @2500 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-commander-vibrating-resonating-2500-rpm/43913)
**Author:** [@jcommander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcommander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-commander-vibrating-resonating-2500-rpm/43913 "2010-02-06T02:12:44Z")
Please help. I'm looking for answers... I recently bought a certified preowned (fancy term for used) 2007 Commander limited, equiped with 5.7L Hemi. I bought it @ 30K miles, it now has around 35K. I am overall pleas… --- ## [Jeep commander transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-commander-transmission/43004)
**Author:** [@megfrank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megfrank)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2010, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-commander-transmission/43004 "2010-01-23T17:47:33Z")
I have a 2006 Jeep Commander that dies at stop lights and stop sighns. It acts like I didn't get the clutch in on time but the vehicle is an automatic. It lurches a little and then the engine dies. Restarts easily. N… --- ## [Jeep Commander 2007- 4.7 ltr- shake in front right at 110 km/hr speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-commander-2007-4-7-ltr-shake-in-front-right-at-110-km-hr-speed/41960)
**Author:** [@Sanjay52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sanjay52)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-commander-2007-4-7-ltr-shake-in-front-right-at-110-km-hr-speed/41960 "2010-01-06T14:17:37Z")
I experience a shake in the front right side and feel in the ride at 110 km/hr and higher speed. The Car dealer mechanic in Dubai ( where I purchased the car) tells me that the apparent cause is mis-matched tire threads … --- ## [Pig Skin Puzzler Answer Incorrect!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pig-skin-puzzler-answer-incorrect/39188)
**Author:** [@MASS-82-HOLE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MASS-82-HOLE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2009, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pig-skin-puzzler-answer-incorrect/39188 "2009-11-09T14:08:56Z")
I've been waiting to see if an addendum would be posted regarding the correct answer to the Pig Skin Puzzler (10-19-09). If you forget the question you can read it here.. http://www...index.html Anyway, accord…