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!
2006 Jeep Commander brakes complaints
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Jeep commander stalls at driving speeds in which has almost caused 3 vehicle accidents, bas esp and traction control light is on and malfunctioned, all wheel drive malfunction. Dealer claims internal fault in front control module.
I bought this car from a used dealership I have only owned this vehicle for about 3 months. Have been having trouble for the last month and a half. And it all began on the interstate. I was traveling on the interstate doing about 75 and it just shut off in the middle of a cluster of cars and I had to go over 2 lanes to get to the shoulder. I lost steering and brakes within 10 seconds. One of the most scariest rides ever. I am now afraid to travel on the interstate with this vehicle. Since this has happened it has shut off an additional 5 times I took it to the dealership cause the engine light was on and they said it was a map sensor, I have replaced this twice already. Now it doesn't idle right and looses power in between 30 and 35 MPH. And the engine light has once again came on. Haven't had it checked yet cause it is a saturday night guess I will have to take it somewhere on monday.
Driving on beltway and loud noise began to occur, sounds like rubbing along the floor of vehicle went to deal and they didn't find anything second occurrence maybe three month there after and finally found the problem brake cable fixture broke and brake cable rubbing retied and fixed. Third time samething and it was fixed. Fourth time the manager recommended I pay 549.00 to replace the cables and this began two months after buying the vehicle. Im left with the bill!!!!
Approx 2 miles from work - making a right hand turn at a light. Hazards on - taking precaution... Car behind me. Once I make the turn my car completely shuts off again. No brakes not steering - nothing... My car just happened to coast to the right as it is.... Car behind missed me by an inch of slamming into me. Waited a good 1/2 hour - my husband came and drove it the rest of the way to the work parking lot. I called jeep in lugoff sc and like every other dealership out there - they have no memory of hearing of any 2006 - 2007 jeep commander problems. I have called chyrsler care 8009921997 - dealerships... They all make me out to be crazy. I am going to report them to the bbb as well. I have 3 children - 9,8, and 20 mths old. Chrysler must be waiting for someone to get killed.... I normally take the hwy to work - but today for some reason I decided to head to work on a back road. .... I can not believe with all the issues and complaints I have read about this same problem - that it is even legal to sell this car used,...
Just dropped my children off - on my way to work again - going approx 40-45 MPH..... All of a sudden I feel a slight jerk and my car completely shuts off. (key still in on position-so no, my knee did not hit the keys) brakes - electrical - engine - all went out. I coasted to the side of the road. Waited about 10 mins after speaking with my husband - started it back up engine light was on.... I p laced my hazards on and proceeded to continue down the road - at this point I am approx 15-20 miles from work.
Driving to work at an intersection. In the midst of turning left on to the road to my work parking lot... My car stalled on me. Again, I was in an intersection with on coming traffic. No lights came on (warning lites) no weird sounds , no jerking - just stalled. Started back up once I turned the key off and then on again.
Jeep commander 2006 completely shut down, steering locked up and the brakes locked up, while going in motion. Could have been in a fatal accident. Happened several times before reaching destination. Dealer stated that the control module needed to be replaced.
Problems began 1 day after commander went in to dealer for the regular 3,000mile oil change, that car was returned to me after that oil change, as 'good to go'; w/in 24 hours of that oil change, the commander would not start and required a new starter (30k miles). After the starter was replaced, the commander was stalling if - in the middle of a slight incline it had to brake and then resume - at the resume it would stall. Also, after starter replaced dashboard lights blinking; transmission cooler lines leaking, power steering line from pump to cooler leaking, and front and back brake rotors had to be replaced (42k miles) 60k miles, the cruise control turns on by itself and the rear park assist turns off by itself; the water leak into front passenger well. Speaking with custom relations at chrysler corporate regarding cruise control, rear assist and water leak problems they told me that they were not aware of these being a problem for most commander customers; however, chrysler jeep is aware of these problems as evidenced by the technical service bulletins published on them yet chrysler jeep does not issue a recall/take fiscal responsibility for their manufacturer defects. More: chrysler jeep expects me to pay them to diagnose the problems so that then so long as I have paid a dealer to repair them they will consider (not necessarily approve; in the past they have in fact denied me reimbusement to fix these problems for which they have technical service bulletins on) refunding me total or partial cost of repairs. More: I was only informed of a safety recall regarding ebc module (brake) when I called in last week (12/2011) regarding the water leak & cruise control problem. Making this more poignant, the reason for this recall - that I was not notified about when it was first issued- is a brake issue that I had detailed to chrysler jeep in 2009!
While driving, the instrument panel began flashing all the warning lights several times for a period of 5 minutes. The warning lights that stayed on afterwards: traction control and electronic stability program and bsp. This could have caused a crash because I was distracted by the malfunction.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the brakes failed and were able to be depressed into the floorboard abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics but the contact was advised that there were no failures with the brakes. There were no repairs performed. The failure mileage was 75,225.
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.
I was driving 25 miles and hit a bump. Noise starting coming from under the middle row seat. Checked under the car, could see no issues. Brought it to 2 mechanics could not see problem. Drove car everything was fine until hit a bump and the noise starting again. Brought it back to the mechanic and could not see or here problem. Called chrysler and was told that this is a common occurrence and that the brake cable falls down and hits the differential and the drive shaft. I asked if this was a recall issue and they said no that I would have to cover repairs. Contacted jeep dealer and it is going to be $350 for repair. I believe this should be a safety recall as if it continues to happen brakes can fail.
Tla*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes were applied and the anti-lock braking system suddenly engaged. The vehicle began to lose control until heavy pressure was applied to the brake pedal. During the failure, the anti-lock brake light began illuminating on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was told there was a failure within the ABS. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The failure and current mileages were 49,000. Updated 5/24/11 *cn the consumer stated heavy pressure was the only thing that stopped the vehicle. Updated 06/06/11
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 55 MPH over a bump in the road, he heard a loud shattering noise, and drove onto the emergency lane. When he looked underneath the vehicle there was no visible damage. When the contact restarted the vehicle, the noise recurred. When the contact restarted the vehicle a second time the vehicle began to function normally. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and the mechanic stated that the retainer clip broke which caused the emergency brake cable to hang down, and hit the drive shaft. The retainer clip and the brake cable were repaired. He spoke to the jeep manufacturer to confirm that the failure would not recur. He was told the failure was not a common occurrence. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.
The recirculation assembly on my 2006 jeep commander keeps on braking. I have had it replaced two times within the last 6 months, and this morning, I went to turn on the heat, and I heard it snap again. When it brakes, air comes into the cabin of the car no matter what the position of your A/C or heat controls. Even if you have them off, air still comes in since the recirculation door is broken. I cannot be the only one experiencing this issue.
I bought a jeep comander in may of 2008, two days later I had to have what was supposed to be a really great new car towed on a rollback to the dealer I had just gotten it from. Im driving down the road and it starts making a terrible noise and then it will not turn and just dies in the middle of the road. Right in the middle of an intersection with traffic coming at me. Since then the same thing happened again as I was driving down the interstate with my children in the car and traffic all around.I drove it straight to the dealership, and also had them tell me it was the driver of the vehicle. I got a rental and they called the next day to say they could find anything wrong with the car. During the winter my car decided to get a mind of its own and when you would turn the heat on you had to have it on high or it wouldn't do anything,but if you drove around a curve to the right it would cut off, if you went around a curve to the left it would cut back on. A couple months later it was time to get brakes and have rotors turned. I also had the stereo worked on because I guess it took lessons from my heater, and would change stations or not turn at all .it still doesn't work right at this point I've kind of given up on it.but then the window s started not going up all the way theywould go halfway up then go back down in the door. I have just taken my car on friday to get new tires, monday for an alignment,where I was told they couldn't do one because my tierod had to much play in it and was a safety concern. My dealership no longer has their license so I had my car taken to the closest jeep place and my warranty couldn't be found and I basically stood on the street to wait for a ride as they closed for the night. But then when I got to talk to them again I needed new brakes and rotors all the way around at a grand total of 600.00 .
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise when the brake pedal was depressed, followed by no response. The contact made several attempts before the vehicle came to a complete stop. Immediately, the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The speedometer and numerous instrument panel gauges stopped working. The vehicle stalled unexpectedly and the warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted and was able to resume normal operation. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not duplicate the failures. They suggested that the ignition could be the cause of the failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The failure mileage was 30,010 and current mileage was 92,000.
Additional problems reference odi complaint #10244597. Received car back from dealership ran fine for two weeks. The car is now stalling on the highway at 40 MPH near our home. Thank god I was able to get the car to the side of the road. Then the park assist service light came on and went off again. I got the car home. My husband took it out. The transmission was slipping and not shifting into higher gear. Today taking the kids to the bus it stalled again. When I was able to restart, I put my foot on the gas and the car hesitate, almost causing an accident. I have pretty much decided on voluntary repossession, as my kids are worth more than the deficient balance.
Jan. 1., 07--replace windshield; at 20,853 mi. Rotors warped, needed to be resurfaced; 25,000 air only works on high and low--resistor motor ordered; 30,500, front and rear rotors warped, resurfaced; 32,000 car won't start--nothing found; 36,063, car started, then shut off and would not restart; security control module replaced; 39049, car would not start--towed to dealer replaced immobolizer control module; resistor blower motor finally replaced; resurfaced both front and rear rotors again; 48,010 car won't start; starter replaced starter; resistor blower motor again faulty, replaced motor, resistor and wiring; 50,831won't start again, towed to dealer, battery dead due to unfounded short, cause unknown, installed new battery; 58,0573 won't start, no crank, battery dead would not charge--suspected radio was the culprit replaced battery and radio; 61,5932 towed to dealer will not start battery voltage low checked all charging systems, replaced battery again; 61,700 car would not start--towed to dealer where it remains. I have a car that I owe 18k on that I cannot trade in because of this history it is only worth 8k. Throughout ownership I have had intermittent stalling, constant hesitation in acceleration. Additionally, the rear seat belt has let go and caused my son to hit his face on the back seat. Problems with seat belt latch sliding so that belt will not hook. Cannot see when backing up when my 5 kids are in the car. Tire pressure light comes on often, as does the air bag light. Exterior headlights are tilted so that they look like highbeams. This car is a danger.
Took car to dealer to have recall #07v434000 -service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module on certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions--could cause crash! When the dealer corrected the recall issue, the ABS module failed--this was in north carolina where car was bought initially. Took car to pennsylvania dealer to have the ABS module installed. Waited for new module when it arrived 2 weeks later, dealer said that new modules were failing and could not be fixed and that detroit was saying they knew they had a problem and were attempting to correct. I called jeep customer service and they said all they could do was tell me what already had been told by dealer that they were waiting for a fix/new components from jeep. Customer service checked with both dealerships and again reiterated that detroit was attempting to fix the problem and as soon as they did they would send new module. The jeep is now being driven w/o ABS or the esp modules, both lights are on and car keeps alerting to get service. My insurance gives me a discount for having ABS but now I am driving w/o them. I am afraid to drive the car since the initial recall said that a crash could occur. During winter driving having to stop quickly can occur from out of nowhere, now I do not have ABS or esp. This is an accident waiting to happen. Jeep does not seem to care. Their customer service rep suggested that the only thing they could tell me was to contact my state attorney general and file a complaint--which I have done. There was another car in the pa dealership with the same problem as mine--no ABS or eps after attempting to fix the initial recall problem. How many more cars are having this problem? Please investigate before there is a death. Thank you.
November 24 evening leaving fuji (children in car) november 30 morning on way to work ? Hit mailbox (baby in car) december 5 morning on way to work ? Dies turning out of subdivision and stalls in middle of street (baby in car) there was one other instance when I had all kids with me?it was prior to nov 24 but I do not recall the actual date all of the instances the engine stalled, the lights (when on) went out, I lost the ability to steer and brake as well. The MPH ranged from 4 or 5 MPH to 35 MPH. There were times when it was warm and days that it was cold. Nothing seemed to standout as a possible "trigger" I took car to dealer after the november 24th incident. Tony in the service department said there was really nothing that they could do unless it was a problem they could "make happen" when they drove it. A few days later I wrecked into a mailbox when my jeep stalled and I lost steering and braking capability....I am lucky it was not head on with a large truck or a tree.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 30-35 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. As of november 5, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift correctly and he heard a grinding noise coming from the engine. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission. They replaced the transmission. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 11,730. The consumer stated a new transmission put in the vehicle and new bearings in the transfer case. The consumer stated a new power steering pump, new brake calipers, and the consumer stated there are still electrical problems with the vehicle. Updated 11/20/07
Pulsating of brakes when applied to come to a stop. Asked dealership 2x to check. First time was told they were fine, second time they took out for a test drive and experienced the pulsing. Inspected the brake system and found that all 4 rotors were not worn down, but were warped. They explained that it was most likely caused by being heated up by frequently stopping short. I have been driving for 30 years and have had many vehicles and never an issue with replacing rotors after 2 years, not due to the life of the rotor, but warping. I have been in the same job for 23 years and driving the same roads. I do not frequently stop short or ride my brakes. If anything I utilize the feature of down shifting as not to apply the brakes as often. I was told that when I bought this vehicle there should not be any issues because it was a first model because it was based on the jeep grand cherokee. I have noticed that there was a class action suit regarding the brakes on that model.
I have experienced 3 separate accidents on may 31 2006, august 2 2006 and september 20 2007 with the 2006 jeep commander limited. I had just left the stop sign in the first accident and proceeded into the intersection of a 2-way stop. My vehicle stalled and I collided with a grand am. The driver of that vehicle has filed a civil action against me in which metlife auto & casualty has hired an attorney to represent me. I was found to be primarily at fault for this accident. The lawsuit is claiming I was negligent. The second accident occurred when I was turning around to get a better "shot" into a private driveway. I successfully turned around in a parking area across the street from the driveway and I was in the process of entering the driveway when my vehicle stalled and my driver side front bumper was struck, breaking the tie rod. The police and the other party's insurance found the other driver who was 93 to be at fault for the accident. The third accident occurred on september 20 2007, when I was attempting to turn left on a green light from a turn lane. I was in the process of turning left when another driver who was speeding collided with my vehicle which had stalled during the left hand turn. The passenger front bumper was damaged including a broken tie rod. The other driver's insurance has determined I am primarily at fault for that accident.
I have a 2006 jeep commander and I am having problems with the brake system. Everytime I turn my vehicles, and switch pedals from brake to gas, my car just locks in place. This has happened twice as I am going into a major intersections and I almost was involved in an accident (rear ended) because of this. Basically the vehicle has the same problems described on the chrysler recall press release but on their website I checked the VIN number and it says that there are no recalls for my vehicle.
I purchased my 2006 jeep commander in oct. 2005 from mccune chrysler jeep in national city, ca. Initially, I started noticing my brakes shimmying as I came to a stop. I reported to my dealership a few times but no good came out of it. Then, last thursday, sept. 13, I noticed my dashboard lights (electrical system, brakes and transmission lights) flashing on and off as I accelerated from a stop and headed uphill. It felt as though the jeep wanted to stop and go at the same time. I reported it to my dealership and brought in the vehicle the next week. The dealership quoted me $190 to analyze it (since my jeep was about 8,000 miles beyond the warranty period). Then, they told me that it would cost me over $400 to repair the vehicle even though they did not know what was wrong with it. I began to research the internet about recalls on this make and model and found that chrysler had issued a recall on friday, sept. 14, 2007. I printed the article and brought it to my service rep at mccune. The rep insisted that it was not my problem and that his dealership had not heard of a recall on my make and model. So, I called chrysler's customer service department in oak ridge, tn. The representatives there insisted that there was no recall. Frustrated, I accepted the dealerships offer to repair my vehicle. They quoted me a $100 deductible to place the vehicle under warranty. As I drove off, the same thing happened all over again. I called the service advisor and explained what had happened. He insisted that he test drove the vehicle and the lights never came on. I didn't believe him. I feel that he mislead me and that his dealership never repaired my vehicle. I will bring my vehicle back to mccune monday morning (9/24/07) and I will see what will happen. I paid for a rental vehicle last week (over $100 and the dealership never offered to cover my expenses. I am so frustrated.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. When the contact started the vehicle, the headlights and instrument panel gauges would not illuminate. He stated that the instrument panel gauges failed to work as well. When the steering wheel was turned in either direction without applying the brakes, the ABS would engage and the vehicle decelerated. The contact felt the pulsating vibration through the steering wheel and heard the ABS engage. The failure occurred while driving 25 MPH and greater. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure, however, they reset the codes in the vehicle. Two weeks later, while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer and they replaced the remote start module. The contact also stated that the check engine and four wheel drive lights would often illuminate and dim automatically. The current and failure mileages were 20,000.
My husband and I are leasing a 2006 jeep commander since nov 2005. I have been involved in 3 separate traffic accidents on may 31 2006, august 8 2006 and september 20 2007. The engine stalled during low speed turns on both august 8 2006 and september 20 2007. I had just left a stop sign on may 31 2006 when my engine stalled in the intersection, resulting in a crash. I was cited for failure to yield on may 31 2006. I wasn't cited on august 8 2006 or september 20 2007, although the police report from the september 20 2007 accident describes a "failure to yield." I have also had ongoing tire pressure issues as well as intermittent brake failure issues. Prior to may 31 2006 I had never been involved in a traffic accident nor had I received any traffic citations. I am 48 years old. My vehicle was repaired twice after the first 2 accidents, but I am awaiting contact from the other party's auto insurer before proceeding with the repairs following yesterday's accident. I've brought the 2006 jeep commander in to bud mulcahy's jeep on several occasions. That dealership is now closed.
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