Recalls: Jeep XH Commander
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Jeep XH Commander
- In March 2007, a recall was issued for Jeep XH Commander vehicles that were manufactured from 11 October 2006 to 23 November 2006 (MDH 101100-112323). In these vehicles, the software programmed into the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) control module may cause the rear wheels to lock up under certain braking conditions (PRA 2007/9086).
- In November 2007, a recall was issued for model year 2006 to 2007 Jeep XH Commander vehicles due to incorrect software programming for the Electronic Brake Control (EBC) module. As a result, there could be a momentary delay in braking when coasting up-hill, increasing the vehicle’s stopping distance (PRA 2007/9686).
- In January 2008, a recall was issued for model year 2007 to 2008 Jeep XH Commander models due to the front brake calipers potentially being incorrectly manufactured. As such, they were vulnerable to breakage under certain conditions, increasing the vehicle’s stopping distance (PRA 2008/9755).
- In July 2008, a recall was issued for model year 2006 Jeep XH Commander models due to some vehicles being programmed with software which may allow the engine to stall under certain conditions (PRA 2008/10185).
- In May 2013, a recall was issued for Jeep XH Commander vehicles for potentially inadvertent gearshifts into neutral on start-up as a result of circuit boards transmitting compromised signals (PRA 2013/13578).
- In November 2014, a recall was issued for 2008 Jeep XH Commander vehicles because the Frequency Operated Button Ignition Key (FOBIK) may stick between the ‘Start’ and ‘Run’ position. If this occurred, the vehicle may experience a loss of engine power, power steering assistance and/or brake booster assistance. Furthermore, the FOBIK spring back may also cause one or more of the vehicle’s safety features to be disabled, including the frontal airbags. The loss of any of these features could increase the risk of a crash and injury to vehicle occupants (PRA 2014/14440).
Problems and faults: Jeep XH Commander
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Jeep XH Commander 3.0L Diesel: DTC P1270
In September 2007, Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 09-002-07 was issued for 2006 Jeep XH Commander vehicles with 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engines (engine sales code: EXL). In these vehicles, the swirl chamber linkage clips which are located in each runner of the intake manifold may bind, causing Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1270, ‘Intake Manifold Runner Swirl Performance’ to be issued. To fix, the mechanical clips for the intake manifold runner swirl valve linkage were to be replaced.
Jeep XH Commander: difficulty re-fuelling
In September 2009, Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 14-001-09 REV A was issued for 2006-09 Jeep XH Commander vehicles with petrol engines. For these vehicles, the owner may experience difficulties when re-fuelling or the fuel pump nozzle may shut off repeatedly during re-fuelling. For these vehicles, the TSB described a diagnosis procedure which may identify the source of the problem as:
- The fuel filler tube;
- The vapour recirculation tube;
- The fuel tank itself;
- A blockage in the EVAP canister, ESIM, clean air hose or filter; or,
- The control valve to the EVAP canister tube.
Jeep XH Commander: Problems and faults
- The Jeep Commander’s transmission may provide delayed gear engagement after cold soak due to a filter in the transmission fluid cooler line allowing the torque converter to drain down; a revised filter was subsequently released.
- The ‘check engine’ and/or ‘loose gas cap’ warnings may provide incorrect warnings, requiring the warning light to be re-set using a scan tool.
- If the displayed temperature on the climate control air conditioning system drifts, is slow to change or switches from hot to cold, the control module may need to be reprogrammed or replaced.
- The ‘express up’ function of the windows may reverse, causing the windows to go down – this is due to a malfunctioning window regulator. If, however, the ‘express up’ has no effect, the windows may not close due to pinching by the tracks, loose hardware or sticking due to ice.
- The steering column and seat memory functions may only work intermittently, requiring the system to be reprogrammed.
