2006 Jeep Commander brakes problems

Filed Apr 25, 2026 · Brakes · AL · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Jan 12, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

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

Filed Sep 15, 2025 · Brakes, Seat belts · TX

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 vehicles, the software programmed into this ABS Electronic Control Module allow a momentary delay in breaking when coasting up a kill during certain conditions. This has happened while wet conditions occur some.

Filed Apr 22, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

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.

Filed Jan 24, 2025 · Brakes, Suspension · KY

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 things and people when I had pressed on them two handful of times, it's Like that were be slammed or something.

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Brakes · LA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle would not stop when the contact applied the brakes. As a result, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was able to be driven home. The vehicle was repaired, but then deemed unable to be driven by the insurance company. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was called and did not assist since the crash occurred in 2012. The contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) in 2014. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 144,000 miles · VA

I just purchased this 2006 jeep commander and noticed after purchase the airbag indicator light came on. Read later this is a common problem. Did manufacturer ever put out a recall for this? Is this a sensor issue?

Filed May 12, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 132,887 miles · TN

After having the recalled ignition and TCM replaced/reprogrammed the esp,bas and traction lights come and the two driver side brakes and tires lock up, makes a terrible grinding noise, and the vehicle slides while trying to make a turn. This problem occurs while the vehicle is in motion and without warning.

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 190,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Brakes · 190,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to respond. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported in either vehicle. Medical attention was not required. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the contact did not know what failure was diagnosed or whether any component needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.