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
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This recall has been since 2014. I am a little afraid to drive this Jeep for fear it will quit while driving. Other people have already had an accident so how long do we have to wait for a fix. It can also cause the airbags to deploy so that's a real problem. Either fix what U have instead of making more vehicle or buy them back
2006 Jeep Commander randomly will not start. Battery tests fine...took it to the dealer and paid over $400 and the replaced the starter and yellow solinoid cable which brings power to the starter. Still will not start occasionally. The dash lights up, but the engine doesn't turn over...wait 5 minutes and it may start at other times it won't. very frustrating, because it is random...may go a week starting fine, and then suddenly it won't start. Sometimes this happens first thing in the morning, sometimes only after short 5 minute trips to the store, and sometimes after long trips. Also, I already had the ignition switch replaced due to recall.
The ac/heater control until has a short when you push the breaks it goes off. Plus it has affected my nav/radio system. I am afraid that my vwhicle is going to catch on fire. You can hit a bump while driving and it will work. The nav/radio system will turn on when it wants but as soon as you put the vehicle in reverse or tap the breaks it goes off. Sometimes it smells like burnt plastic on the control panel where the ac/heater is located. I have spoke with the local Jeep dealership near me. They will not look at it without wanting to charge me an outrageous prices. This is not my fault and the local dealership is acting like I made a mistake and tore up my vehicle. I can get no answer out of them.
All the electrical components go off and on I.e. A/C, lights on the dashboard and radio then causes the breaks to stop working, while driving! the car keeps stalling out especially while driving and in park!!!
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving 40 mph, the turn signals failed to illuminate. In addition the meters and gauges displayed incorrect readings and multiple warning lights illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and multiple dealers who were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.
- Neenah, WI, USA
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I received recalls P73 and P41 called sorg Dodge in goshen and downey Chrysler Jeep in nappanee in Sept of 2015 needless to say no one will do the recall work. I have had nothing but the run around since these came out. What am I suppose to do??
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. The VIN was not provided.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. 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 failure mileage was 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have a 2006 Jeep Commander 4.7. last month after coming home from another state, the car parked for several days while I was out of town it would not crank when I went to start it... just the clicking sound. My boyfriend jumped it and it overheated his cable. Then it happened after sitting just overnight, same scenario. I did not leave anything on like lights, etc. I had the battery checked and it was fine. It began to happen more frequently (several nights in a row). Took it into a dealer and he replaced a few parts but nothing changed. Then the battery started draining after sitting for 15 minutes with the ignition off. Took it to a friend who's an auto mechanic, he said something was discharging from somewhere.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system: Ignition); 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. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The contact was able to resume driving. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V175000 (electrical system, power train) and 14V438000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
Intermittently will not start. Turn key on, get a half crank, then nothing. After 5-10 minutes of trying, it will finally start. Had an ignition recall, which the service was performed by Jeep dealer. They also replaced the starter. Still having the issue after having it looked at 4 times. They cannot replicate the issue when it is in the shop, so they cannot find any problem with it. Purchased the vehicle used in 09/15 and have been having the issue ever since.
Regardless of distance traveled, outside temperature, the 'transmission over temp' message appears on the dash. Had coolant flushed 2X but message still appears intermittently. Had mechanic look at more than a few times, however could not replicate message and thus no resolution/fix to problem. Jeep recently had ignition switch recall completed (thought that would never happen) but 'transmission over temp' would occur prior to that recall being completed. Thought the two were connected somehow. Main concern is the engine does not overhear, temp reads below middle mark but when transmission message appears, after a few minutes, transmission feels 'off' or jumpy. Something is definitely happening. Not safe to drive, not confident taking it on long trips because of possible damage that may occur, not to mention being stranded. This is my girlfriends truck and I'm not comfortable having her drive too far, especially in the evening. His is inconvenient because we take care of our vehicles, this truck has low miles, 62,000. Would really like to resolve this because we love the trick but cannot trust taking it on trips, towing our boat which was the original purpose of having truck. What a stressful vehicle to have. Very dissatisfied with this truck. Again, the transmission over temp would occur intermittently, on the highway at times, in traffic, small trips, after sitting parked after a short trip, message reappears once truck is started again. No rhyme of reason to this.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head and knee, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving during rain weather conditions, water leaked into the vehicle from the sunroof through the panels and onto the dashboard causing an electrical short and the head lights to flicker. In addition, the vehicle would randomly shut off while driving and occasionally hesitate to accelerate when shifting to higher gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the spark plugs were replaced but the failures continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving at 5 mph, while making a right turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact crashed into to a brick wall. The crash was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. Medical attention was not required. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 138,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. 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 approximate failure mileage was 100,046. Part distribution disconnect.
Re: ignition switch recall (P41): I am now going on 2 years with a faulty iginition switch that has been recalled. When I last contacted the local dealership (larry H miller Jeep, riverdale, Utah) I was informed they do have the parts for the recall, but they "do not have the specific part" for my Jeep. How long is it reasonable to wait for a recall to be dealt with" I just want my Jeep fixed and I grow tired of larry miller auto group sending me mailings saying they will buy back my Jeep and put me in a new car. How long must one wait for a recall to be fixed"
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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- Sinks Grove, WV, USA