2006 Jeep Commander problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (385) · Power Train (172) · Engine And Engine Cooling (131)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
1,250 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2014-07-21 · campaign 14V438000 · 649,353 vehicles
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
Electrical System 2013-05-07 · campaign 13V175000 · 295,345 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Service bulletins (64)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
plate - planetary
Electrical System 2022-07-09 · S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
security module lock out after entering the pin to unlock the wireless control module (wcm)
Electrical System 2022-07-09 · S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
security module lock out after entering the pin to unlock the wireless control module (wcm)
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-02-22 · 9001784 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
Equipment 2021-02-22 · 9001784 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
Showing the 6 most recent of 64 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-25 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“brakes failed completely. 2-3 car lengths between be and car in front of me with plenty of time to stop. my jeep did not even slow down when brakes we applied.…”
2026-01-12 · Service Brakes“my jeep will shut off unexpectedly, it will do a up and down idle increase and decrease while at a idle the abs will lock up my wheel tight to where itll drag while trying to move forward. the 4x4 low will not engage at all says service 4x4…”
2025-10-17 · Power Train · 200,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph in a parking lot the vehicle stalled. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated the failure was intermittent but a recurring failure. the contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds. the contact stated that the 12-volt batte…”
2025-09-15 · Service Brakes“seat belts/rear. the integrated retractor bracket edge on the third row seat may contact the seat belt during certain operating conditions. in the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain thee third row occupant. service brakes. hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited.: control unit/module. on certain sport utility…”
2025-09-15 · Suspension“power train. the (tcm/pcm/tecm) chrysler is recalling 24, 461 jeep commander vehicles equipped with 407 v8 engines. th powertrain control module (pcm) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. this could cause a crash without warning. ( my jeep turns on, but it is not able to be moved, i…”
2025-06-20 · Engine“radiator coolant system failed and caused the engine to overheat and loss of power while traveling on an interstate highway. pulled over to side of highway. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic shop. the shop evaluated the engine could not start as it had seized from overheating. it was determined that the radiator plastic end caps suddenly …”
2025-04-22 · Service Brakes“abs, traction control, and another light come on and goes off intermittent. while reversing feels like brakes are locking up. transmission shifts different intermittently. i have seen that there is recalls for other 06 commanders that reflect the issues i am having.…”
2025-02-04 · Power Train“vehicle randomly saying transmission over temp. vehicle may or may not crank upon turning key vehicle downshifts to second gear while driving and has caused me to run off the road/slam on brakes to stop vehicle resets itself to where jeep dealership cannot even trace wiring harness for shorts or check to see if transmission control module work…”
2025-01-24 · Suspension“i had gotten my sepertine belt replaced and it started showing message transmission over heating it had not aloud my jeep to start and it made the starter go out to the alternator is now bad i have had it stall before i got the message and it about caused an accident several times until message. brakes had skidded me about into a tree & other thing…”
2024-10-20 · Seat Belts“there are 2 issues i am reporting. 1.) the passenger front seat belt tensioner does not allow you to buckle the seat belt. 2.) the vehicle will go into limp mode and shift into 3 gear. i disconnect the battery and wait about 15 seconds and the problem is magically resolved.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.