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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
1st my car has been having starting issues. The fuel pump was changed twice and that's not the issue.it seems to be coming from the wiring heading into the fuse panel in the engine. When I move it around it starts sometimes. And also when I put black tape around the wires it seems to correct the issues for weeks at a time. The problem is U never know when its gonna start or not. Now my engine, traction control and esp/bas warning lights are coming on. When that happens the transmission starts going haywire and feels like its only running on 1 gear plus when I reverse it feels like something grinds in the gears. However when those warning lights go off everything seems to go back to normal. Recently all the warning lights came on and the transmission over temp warning came on and my ac stopped blowing cold air and shortly after the car stalled in traffic on the highway. Thank god I was able to restart it but then it felt like the car drove all the way home using 2nd gear only in the automatic transmission. From reading other issues people are having online its obvious this model is having major electrical issues that no one seems to be able to correct. I am a Jeep lover but this model has completely made it difficult on me since its my only car and its so unreliable. I don't have the means to replace it right now so this situation has been unfortunate for
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the oxygen sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred and all the instrument cluster indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to marshall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (140 spears ln, crittenden, ky 41030) where it was diagnosed that the speed sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer was in the process of attempting to repair the vehicle again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number 14V438000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The gear indicator has the prnd and it indicates what gear you are in. When you try to drive the car it indicates that it is in all gears. When it does this it stumbles really badly. You have to put it back to drive to drive normal. It can happen about 3 times a day. Right after it happens the check engine light comes on for about 3 days. I have searched online and at least 50 other people with a 2006/2007 Jeep Commander have the same problem. Some people say it happens to them (all gears light up) while they are driving. This causes their vehicle to not accelerate or "jerk" back and forth. They have to pull over and start the car again and the check engine lights up. It doesn't matter if I warm it up for over 10 minutes it will still do it when I put it on reverse or drive. I am worried it will get worse and happen like the other people online when I'm driving or on the freeway. Online many people write about this problem with their 2006/2007 Jeep Commander. Many don't know what it is.
All door handles are broken and have become in operable from the inside of the vehicle. Also when starting the Jeep it will run for a few seconds and then shut off. After starting you can shift to drive and it puts you in drive 3 them it will quit. When U start and it shift into drive the Jeep will remain running.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to three unknown dealers, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that there was an ignition switch recall repair performed on the vehicle. Directly after the repair, the vehicle exhibited the failure. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was 153,000.
- Westwood, NJ, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer referred the contact to the nearest dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the vehicle's power failed while attempting to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times with no warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer was contacted more than twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic more than twice and they had been unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V438000 (electrical system) and 13V175000 (power train, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
While driving the service rear park assist message came on and the check engine light came on. When this happens all the lights around the transmission letters on the dashboard start to flash and the transmission starts to slip. This happens when you accelerate. Have had vehicle at the dealership for 3 weeks now and have had no solution to the problem. Am very concerned about transmission slipping when pulling into traffic.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes did not respond. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. After the crash, the contact's vehicle stalled without warning. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V43800 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
My Jeep didn't pull correctly, it back fire and wind. We took it to Chrysler to get it fix. The mechanic told us that the solenoid went bad... so were charged $405 for a converter, $357 for a solenoid, $7.75 for a sealer, and $3.60 for a nut none... total labor and parts $1930.31... today we go to pick it up, and it still makes the same noise and the problem worsen. We left it there to be fixed again... at the moment we are out of $2000, no car, and then had the nerve to tell me it was something else wrong with my car and it'll be $800 more to fix it. Needless to say, I told them I wanted to speak with the owner, he said he'll call me back.. not even two minutes later, he goes... "we'll take care of it...
Problem with ignition switch causes dash not to work and car not to be able to start most of time. Key does not stay in proper position in ignition. Vehicle is stationary and in motion when this happens while driving on city streets.
2006 Jeep Commander 4X4 dies at low speed. Almost caused accident on freeway. Had the ignition recall taken care of. Hoping that it was the problem. It was not... now trying to sell vehicle and don't want to cuz I would have to have someone else get hurt. In that death trap the Jeep now sits in my side yard my wife refuses to drive it. I'm looking for any ideas on what to do? please help
My vehicle stalls and cuts off when stopped at stop signs and traffic lights. The engine also shakes and acts as if it wants to die while driving. I took my vehicle in for recalls after I left the service center it once again cut off at the first stop light I came to.
For the passed 3 years our vehicle has switched gears from drive to 3rd gear, while driving. The vehicle jolts and changes gear for a few months and returns back to normal. We continue to use it at 3rd gear. There is no way to change it back to drive manually. We've taken it in to auto shops and the symptoms return.
The vehicle stalls in motion on both residential and highway and loses power steering. Cruise control once you set it acceleration occurs on its own this occurred on the highway. Ignition bumps out of the on position into accessory or off on it's own.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred two times and the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 180,588.
Seat belt warning chime continually sounds when front driver or passenger seat belts are latched, the seats are occupied, and the vehicle is in motion.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. On several occasions, the vehicle stalled after it was started. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer actuator, nuid pump, and purge solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
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- South Amboy, NJ, USA