Is transmission failure common?
COMMON TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS Without the right amount of clean and debris-free transmission fluid, transmissions can overheat and essential gears can slip, surge, or become ground down, and – especially in the case of automatic transmissions – total vehicle failure can occur.
What should I do if I have a transmission problem?
If that’s the case, it’s important to have a qualified automatic transmission mechanic look at it right away. Summary: Some noises may be simple problems due to your transmission fluid, while other times it maybe more serious. Certainly check your automatic transmission fluid if you can.
Which is the leading cause of transmission failure?
The leading cause of transmission failure is due to a lack of maintenance. Individuals are not properly maintaining their cars which leads to these systems failing and potentially permanently damaging their cars. If you have questions about the maintenance of your car, you can always call the manufacturer and they will answer any of your questions.
Why do I have a problem with my automatic transmission?
These are both issues that may signal a problem. It could indicate a problem with your fluid whose protective properties have degraded and has become thick. In this case a good fluid exchange could help you. Other times you may be experiencing a computer system problem. Sometimes resetting the car’s computer can solve the problem too.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Commander?
There is a TSB for the leaking sunroof (drains may be plugged) and whistling noise from these drains (new endcaps are installed). Other than that, this is a great vehicle, one you will enjoy for many years. Everyone here will back me up on this point.
Jeep Commander owners have reported 90 problems related to automatic transmission control module (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Commander based on all problems reported for the Commander.
What kind of transmission does a Jeep Commander have?
Tl the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle came to a complete stop without warning. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral and restarted the engine. The esp, bas, and traction warning indicators illuminated.
Why does my Jeep Commander go in neutral?
The tcm on this vehicle goes in neutral when you are driving use 3 different Jeep Commander and all have the same issue report it to the dealer and they told me is the tcm malfunction. Driving under certain conditions the vehicle engine completely shuts off and stalls. This happens on the highway, mostly at speeds of about 45-60 mph.
What kind of PCM does a Jeep Commander have?
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Commander. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers and the mechanics diagnosed that the pcm needed to be replaced. The failure recurred on numerous occasions.