CarComplaints.com Notes: Whenever a new product is introduced, there's bound to be some problems. And man oh man, does the 2006 Commander have some problems.
It's the plight of the 1st-generation adopter: you get the newest and shiniest in exchange for a handful of issues that get ironed out in future versions. But what happens when that handful of issues becomes a bucketload? The 2006 Commander has quality control issues like the door handles breaking off and the sunroof leaking. But what's truly worrisome is the electrical problems like the vehicle shutting down unexpectedly, gauges going crazy or the cruise control having a mind of its own.
Bottom line: if you want a Jeep Commander, you're better off looking at a later model year.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,137 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the instrument cluster flickered and failed to work while operating the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that the key was difficult to turn over to start the vehicle and that the engine stalled more than once. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed was not available for recall repairs. The authorized dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that the part needed was not available to repair the vehicle and did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure...updated 05-26-15 updated 6/30/2015
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. While parked, the vehicle automatically went into reverse. Also, the contact stated the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 158,757. MA 10/6 the consumer stated the while driving the vehicle would stall. When the vehicle was in park it would roll backwards. Also, the air bag light would turn of and on, the dash lights would flash, and antilock on the dash turns on and off. When coming to a stop the vehicle would make a grinding noise. The vehicle was taking to the dealer who advised the vehicle could not be repaired. Updated 3/28/2016 updated 10/05/2015
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The contact indicated that the notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) was received in September of 2014. After contacting the dealer and manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the failure was not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 1,000.
- Ruther Glen, VA, USA
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I was driving on the express way do 70 mph and we hit a bump and the Jeep lost all power. It shut right off. Thank fully we were in the outside lane and could get pulled over. The check engine light came on. Once we got pulled over we shut the key off and started it back up and it was fine. But the check engine light stayed on.there has been a recall on the ignition switch since June of 2014 and the dealership keeps telling me they don't have the parts. This is my only vehicle and I have a child and do not want to drive it now.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and restarted independently and all the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 5/20/15
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
My car was turning off when driving. I had the ignition switch replaced and paid for it. I received a recall notice in September 2014 that the ignition switch was recalled. I sent in my receipt and paperwork from the Chrysler dealership that fixed my Jeep on 9/22/2014. It says you will be reimbursed within 60 days. They received my receipt and told me the part was on back order. I said it doesn't matter because my Jeep was fixed on 11/15/2012. It has been over 6 months and I still have not received my $108.30 refund. This part is still not available and it has been over 6 months, since my car was repaired and I proved it with my receipt I want my money refunded.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving at 40 mph, the contact's knee made contact with the key and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to start without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. Updated 6/8/15 the consumer stated the dealer advised there was no repair to be made. Updated 11/6/15
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn causing the contact to crash into a pole. The contact did not specified if a police report was filed or if any injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contacts stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2006 Jeep Commander. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. The consumer received the letter last summer. However, the letter stated the parts were not available and she would be contacted when the parts arrived. The consumer never heard back from Chrysler. The consumer stated at the time her daughter was involved in an accident, they were unaware of the ignition recall. Even though the vehicle was fixed, it continued to stall. Updated 09/23/15.
Vechile will turn off while running and brakes and steering will go out, randomly lights, ac and deck lights will flicker on and off. Over temp transmission goes off randomly.
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- Florissant, MO, USA