2006 Jeep Commander: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Steering, Transmission · 139,000 miles · OR

Car rolls in park from time to time unless the emergency brake is set. Makes very loud grinding noise when in reverse afterward. Has "service 4wd system" message. No mechanic has been able to identify the problem.

Filed Jul 21, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 150,000 miles · NJ

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 me

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 Aug 12, 2016 · Brakes, Lights · 95,000 miles · IN · crash

2006 jeep commander with 93000. I have had serviced multiple times over brakes and suspension. Brakes will just grind when trying to stop at times. Brakes have been replaced and problem still occurs. Every mechanic has said everything looks good. Had bigotires do 3 inspections on brakes and suspension and everything checked out! Suspension- I have had services 3 times. All new parts have been put on front drivers side yet problem still persist. Popping noise and squeaking when turning and hitting speed bumps or pot holes and very noisy when backing up. Lighting has also started to go off and on! I believe something is wrong with the lighting. Sometimes when I turn them on they do not come on and once I turned them off and they did not turn off and made battery go dead but once jumps they were back to normal except my back tail light which I have tried having replaced multiple times does not work anymore and front passenger side head light has some major issues! Also it is very hard to see when it rains even with brand new wipers there just wasn't much thought put into the commanders! Too many blind spots and also door handles on the inside easily break off!

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Brakes · 163,350 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving various speeds, a grinding sound emitted from the vehicle and it jerked forward. The ABS warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred when the vehicle was first started and then operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,350.

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 158,757 miles · MN

Tl* 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*js updated 10/05/2015

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 119,000 miles · IL

At around or about the speed of 55 MPH ,I here a loud and scary thumping or grinding sound under the car. It sounds like its right underneath my seat. I immediately got off the expressway and slowed down. That seemed to help the sound go away.when I drive to work in the morning, I only drive 35 MPH and I can here the sound also and when I let off the accelerator the sound stops, but continues when I press on the gas. Pls notify me as soon as possible with any helpful information as I do drive with little children in the vehicle. I will take the car to the jeep dealer to get checked out. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that he heard a grinding noise from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the power of the engine was too powerful for the transmission and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred three more times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 102,000 miles · CT

On the evening of 5/04/2013 while driving on the highway at a rate of between 65 & 70 MPH my headlights along with my entire dashboard and instrument panel begin flickering and eventually went out! I pulled over turned the engine off and restarted it the headlight came on immediately, however the instrument panel flickered for a bit then eventually illuminated. Went into autozone (@#$%) got a reading, was told it was a minor issue and to get it checked out. A couple days go by really not driving it much a little nervous, however when starting the vehicle none of the instrument panel is working, thy tachometer needle, the speedometer nothing, however the engine was running and it would shift in and out of gear, but it would jerk and stall and whenever I tried to make a left or right turn the brakes would grind and screech! "yites" thank god, we have another vehicle! Anyway I called a local chrysler dealership and was told that I would have to be charged a diagnostic fee of $130.00 for each component tested??? Really! Anyway it gets better I called chrysler-jeep manufacturer and they told me that although my car was doing exactly what millions of other recalled commanders made in the same year 2006 were doing, my "VIN" number wasn't on the recall list, gooooo figure! So yeah, although my jeep shifts in and out of gear on the highway, cluster board and headlights flicker off and it stalls like it going to shut off! No cigar! I guess I'll bring to where I purchased it from and use my "max care warranty" god give me the strength!

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 32,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing numerous electrical failures. The lights on the instrument panel and the dome light would stop illuminating intermittently, and the vehicle would stall while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was also informed that a previous owner replaced the wiring harness, but the failures continued. In addition to the electrical failures, the contact also stated that a grinding noise could be heard coming from the brakes whenever they were applied. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 68,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2010 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated there was an abnormal squeal coming from the brakes when depressed. The failure would occur whenever the vehicle was operated yet more noticeable once the vehicle was driven several miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times and the dealer applied an unknown chemical to the brakes but to no avail. The contact previously had new brake parts installed but it did not remedy the failure. The manufacturer advised someone would contact her in regards to the failure. The contact was awaiting a return call. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000 and the current mileage was approximately 64,000.

Filed Apr 28, 2010 · Engine · 56,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The vehicle suddenly stalled without warning while driving approximately 40 MPH. The radio and headlights stayed on but the engine shut off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the cam crank sensor was repaired but the failure continued to occur. The check engine began to illuminate before the failure occurred and when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the contact heard a grinding noise. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. The current mileage was approximately 63,000.