2006 Jeep Commander: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Oct 22, 2019 · Transmission · 141,000 miles · NC

Tl* the mechanic's customer owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving at an unknown speed, the cruise control failed without warning. The owner took the vehicle to the contact's independent mechanic where a failure code was discovered for the power traiin. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v203000 (power train). The contact spoke with crown chrysler dodge jeep ram greensboro (3710 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407, (336) 790-9850) and was informed that the recall had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the recall and stated that more information was needed to see if the vehicle was included in the recall. The contact found on the internet that the vehicle was repaired per the recall on may 5, 2008. The vehicle had not been repaired after the most recent failure. The failure mileage was 141,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2017 · Acceleration · 168,632 miles · OR

The first time it happened I was pulling out into busy traffic from a side street. I accelerated quickly and when I backed my foot off the peddle the car continued to accelerate. I tapped the peddle a couple times thinking it was caught on the floor matt (not).it back off and then it did it briefly again before correcting itself. This was all in a 10 sec. Time period..... The second time it happened I was on the highway. I stepped down to pass a car and the peddle moved to the floor and stayed there for about 15 seconds, released and went to the floor again for about 10 seconds. I had my foot on the break trying not to hit other cars ahead of me. Everytime I lift my foot off the brake we went faster. Then it corrected itself again. I pulled off the road the second time and checked to make sure there was nothing on the floor board that might have interfered with the peddle but there was nothing. I was not using the cruise control in either occurrence. There was no accident but could have easily been. I did have a passenger in the car.

Filed May 15, 2017 · Acceleration · 166,120 miles · NC

The vehicle cruise control malfunctions: now even pressing "set" at least while driving over 40 MPH makes the vehicle accelerate fast even to 80 MPH so I press brake pedal which does disengage cruise control. Even if you turn cruise control off and then back on it keeps on happening every time you press set. I disconnected power to the cruise control.

Filed Mar 8, 2017 · Acceleration · 150,000 miles · OK

My jeep commander will start accelerating excessively and will not stop until I disable the cruise control. This is extremely dangerous. The first time it happened I had to slam on the brakes and go into the ditch just to avoid a car.

Filed Nov 8, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · TX

The vehicle stalls in motion on both residential and highway and loses power steering. Cruise control once you set it acceleration occurs on its own this occurred on the highway. Ignition bumps out of the on position into accessory or off on it's own.

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · 134,000 miles · OR

I drive 26 miles one way to work and then the same back home. On my way to work september 9, 2015 I was driving 40 MPH and putting on cruise control and it revved up to 7 rpms and I was doing 95 within about 20 seconds. I am unable to use cruise control because instantly it revs up and I am a danger to those on the road. So far nothing happens when the cruise control is off. It happened again today. It should be put on the recall list as this is deadly on the freeway.

Filed May 13, 2015 · Electrical · 78,500 miles · SC

There is actually a recall on the ignition switch for my vehicle, p41/the federal safety agency 14v‑438. I have tried several times calling chrysler's group recall assistance center at 800‑853‑1403 and get automated response that part is not available. Several times over the last few years, mainly while using the cruise control, my knee has hit the switch and the vehicle shuts off. Most times I have been able to start back up right away. However, recently I lost all power and another vehicle was rapidly approaching me from behind and it wouldn't restart, I had to quickly pull off to the side, just narrowly avoiding getting rear ended on the interstate. Now, I have a 15 year old that is starting to drive and it scares me to have my child drive this vehicle. Is there anything you can do to expedite chrysler fixing this problem or possibly buy back this vehicle as it is becoming increasingly unsafe to drive. Please let me know and thank you for your time.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Acceleration · 140,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated when the cruise control was activated, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact had quickly engaged the brake pedal to decelerate and disengaged the cruise control. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 115,000 miles · MI

While traveling on an expressway in central michigan, I was using the cruise control to maintain a speed of 75 MPH. With no warning at all, the mechanical components of the vehicle shut down, leaving my jeep "dead in the highway". I was able to steer and brake, but the vehicle would not respond to acceleration by pressing the gas pedal. I pulled off to the shoulder, luckily without incident. Turned the key to the "off" position and waited about 10 seconds. I turned the key to the "on" position and it started back up. I cautiously drove at a considerably slower speed until I was able to get to a rest stop. When I got to my destination I found a local auto parts store and had them do a diagnostic check. It showed a maf sensor gone bad. Mass air flow sensor was replaced. Hoping that was the issue, after several days, my family and I headed back home on the other side of the state. While driving about 60 MPH with cruise control, there were no issues. I figured the problem was fixed. Unfortunately, I was wrong. As I reached the highway where the speed limit is 70 MPH, I accelerated to 70 MPH with the cruise control. As soon as I broke the 70 MPH point, the car mechanically stalled again as I was trying to merge onto the busy highway. Again, luckily, I made it safely to the shoulder and restarted. I was able to exceed 70 MPH on the way home without using the cruise control. Concerned for my pregnant wife, toddler son, and my own safety, as this happened on a busy highway at a high rate of speed; with no warning lights or sounds.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Acceleration · 72,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the cruise control was engaged and the vehicle accelerated to approximately 80 MPH. The contact had to apply the brakes in order to disengage the cruise control. The vehicle was taken to dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Acceleration · OH

While I was driving on the highway I had my cruise control set at 55 MPH as I came into a 35 MPH zone I had tapped my brakes and then came to a red light where I had to stop, when the light turned green I then turned on state route 348 where the speed limit is back to 55 when I pushed the button to resume, my 06 jeep commander accelerated to a very high speed as if I pushed the peddle to the floor. When I pushed the break it then turned the cruise control off, luckily there were no cars in front of me or I would have crashed into the rear of their vehicle at a high rate of speed. At this point I cannot use my cruise control because this happens every time I try (note: I always make sure there is no cars in front of me).

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 85,670 miles · TX

Was driving the vehicle first noticed the electric mirrors turned upward and unable to correct. Then the left window went down and moves up or down at random. The electric door locks became inoperative from driver side. The warning gauges started to go off and on and display started to flash different problems with the vehicle. While driving the next day the cruise control went off and everything started flashing this has happened several times and have put the vehicle in the shop. I have a video that I took while driving.