2006 Jeep Commander: engine overheating

Filed Jun 20, 2025 · Engine · OH

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 failed causing the engine to overheat and seize. The radiator temperature is very high and the plastic and aluminum materials expand and contract at different rates therefore weakening the connection between the two materials until the part fails. This is a bad design, application, and mix of materials in a part that does follow the basic principles of thermodynamics.

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 135,013 miles · NH

While driving al dash lights will light up and heat will shut off.. Come back on and happens again. There's no certain times it happens wheneve it wants to between 1-15 times a day driving and parked. Sunroof leaks through tubes into passenger side floor board and freezes windshield if temp is low. Transmission overheated warning comes on and transmission/ and or fluid is fine. Have had all issues checked and they can not find the problem! Also need is reading code that suddenly my key isn't registered since this has been happening and my auto start won't work because of the key not being linked to my car anymore. This is unsafe and eventually will stop me from being able to drive my car. The lights all come on and then go off while driving on any street any speed or even parked. Heat shuts off while lights are on and comes back on after they shut off.

Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 137,000 miles · OK

I have a 2006 jeep commander 4.7. Last month after coming home from another state, the car parked for several days while I was out of town it would not crank when I went to start it... Just the clicking sound. My boyfriend jumped it and it overheated his cable. Then it happened after sitting just overnight, same scenario. I did not leave anything on like lights, etc. I had the battery checked and it was fine. It began to happen more frequently (several nights in a row). Took it into a dealer and he replaced a few parts but nothing changed. Then the battery started draining after sitting for 15 minutes with the ignition off. Took it to a friend who's an auto mechanic, he said something was discharging from somewhere.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 96,084 miles · LA · crash

In march of 2012, I was driving my 2006 jeep commander v8 on a two lane highway.at the time of the accident, I had been decreasing speed, when the truck in front of me suddenly slammed on his brakes. However, when I pressed down hard on my brakes, my brakes/anti-lock brakes completely failed, causing me to crash into the truck in front of me. While trying to brake, my car stalled and continued to propel forward, causing a lack of steering capability, inevitably causing a crash, in which my air bags did not deploy. After the police arrived, I was able to start the car and barely made it home, having to push it several blocks. My SUV went into the shop for almost one month. After my SUV was fixed, including exterior and radiator, the SUV continued to overheat without cause and it was now considered a total loss. I was not prepared for my vehicle to be considered a total loss as the issues appeared to be minor. I endured major hardship as a result on this accident, including lack of work and occurred at an inopportune time for me to buy a new vehicle, resulting in a high interest rate and skyrocketing insurance, since I was considered at fault, despite lack of being cited due to vehicle issues. After 2 yrs, I finally was able to refinance my car; however, my insurance will remain high til feb 2015 @$314 (35 mos). I did not realize why the vehicle's braking and stalling occurred as I was not made aware of the recall until july 2014! If recalls occurred in 07-09, why was I not informed prior to this accident? This accident could have been prevented! When I called to speak to chrysler, they said that there was nothing that they could do because the car was scrapped. I do not understand why some people can be compensated for issues, but I am disregarded despite the ongoing hardship caused by a defect caused by chrysler! Is there anyone out there that can help!?

Filed May 20, 2014 · Engine · 82,000 miles · OH

I was driving down the highway at 60 MPH and completely out of the blue the car shut off and cars were honking and I had to get the car to the side of the road and engine light came on. I sat there and waited to make sure the car was not overheating or anything else but no lights had come on or any type of warning. I then started the car back up and it ran fine but the engine light had come on. I took the car in to get fixed and they said it was a loose air filter box. I fixed this and did not have the problem for about a year and then the other day driving down the road at 50 MPH the car shutoff. Its very scary for a car to suddenly shut off with no warning whatsoever and I'm so afraid I will get into an accident. I just had a recall done to the car and they thought it would take care of it but it is still doing it. I just paid this car off and really I am scared to drive it now.

Filed Jul 21, 2011 · Electrical, Transmission · 94,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The interior lighting and the instrument panel lighting began to flicker erratically, and a warning light on the instrument panel displayed a message indicating that the transmission overheated. The contact also stated that she previously experienced intermittent deceleration as well as flickering of the interior lighting. The vehicle was towed home. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to bring the battery in for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2008 · Engine · 12,254 miles · NY

Notice temp gauge in vehicle rising. Veh began to overheat. Lost engine coolant. Happens when driven vehicle for a period of 20 mins or more. It's consequences had to get vehicle tow to dealer and to home , took vehicle to dealer five times and yet problems still exists. They have done everything from add coolant to take engine part, vehicle stayed at dealer at one point for 15 days. And same problems.