On three occasions, my 2006 jeep commander has stalled while driving, each time while turning left. On one occasion, I lost complete control of steering, braking and accelerating; thankfully I was able to avoid the other vehicles in my vicinity. The other two times I was able to restart the vehicle while driving., but was almost rear-ended both times due to drastic deceleration. I will be taking my car in for service; however I?m not confident that they'll find anything. From what I've read, it is a common problem that is difficult to replicate. I have 3 young children and now fear for our lives each day. I hope that jeep will recognize this growing problem and recall the vehicle before somebody gets killed. If I had the means to buy a new car, I would in a second. I no longer feel safe in this car.
2006 Jeep Commander engine complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. When driving uphill at various speeds, the engine shutters and stalls. The contact stated that the vehicle loses power and then restarts on its own. There is an open investigation (# ea07007) regarding this failure. The current mileage is 16,500 and failure mileage was 120.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle remained off for approximately two seconds. This failure has occurred once before. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage is 9,600 and failure mileage was 9,550.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shut down. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure, but advised the contact to drive the vehicle and, when it shuts down or stalls, have the vehicle towed to them. The manufacturer advised the contact to take it back to the dealer and request a rental until the failure is corrected. The current mileage is 22,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
My 2006 jeep commander v-8 4.7l, stalled 4 times. It stalled quickly with no warning, the worst being on the highway last month. The engine cut out, I had to put in neutral or p ark to start the car again. Very scary. I called the jeep dealer and told them of the problem, the asked if a check engine light was on I told them no. They said nothing could be done, keep driving it. Also, had a problem that the service 4x4 light and esp light came on for no reason when turn ing the car off then back on it sometimes going away. Will usually not happen for more than a few minutes, not enough time to get to the dealer to solve the problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle immediately. The dealer did not inspect the vehicle. Approximately six months later, while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The current mileage is 20,000 and failure mileage was 5,000.
Jeep commander (2006) has experienced numerous engine stalls in which vehicle completely cuts off resulting in no steering capability. This problem has occurred on six different occasions with the most recent being my jeep stalled while entering a busy road and I was almost hit by another vehicle.
2006 4.7l jeep commander stalled while in traffic. Had to pull over to restart.
Typically when idling at a light or stop sign the engine will die upon attempting to accelerate. 7 separate incidents the engines died once while decelerating at about 45 MPH. Almost have been hit by car behind two different times when this happened. Have taken the car to the dealer 3 different times and got the same answer - unable to duplicate. The car has been a safety hazard since purchasing new in december 2006. The last occurrence was listed below as the incident date.
I have a 2006 jeep commander. I was driving my 7 year old son to camp. I was driving about 45 MPH on a 2 lane road. Suddenly and without any warning the engine, as well as all electrical items completely shut off. I also lost all assist functions. When I was applying the brakes I got the noise that usually you hear when the ABS system has taken control. After pulling to the side of the road I restarted the car and the engine warning light came on. After dropping my son off I attempted to restart the car. I had no instrument panel functions (gas gauge, water temp, odometer, etc.). I will be taking the car in to the dealership on 7/5/2007 for analysis.
2006 jeep commander stalled on freeway three times within 30 minutes. In rush hour traffic the commander stalled twice while I was standing still and once at about 30 MPH. In the last instance I was next to a 18 wheeler changing lanes and this was a dangerous situation.
My 2006 jeep commander has stalled out numerous times. The service department at the dealership I purchased it from and the jeepcorp. Have no answer nor a fix for the problem. I am afraid that this vehicle is unsafe t drive. One day I was pulling off a parking lot and tried to stop to keep from hitting a vehicle and still ened up hitting the persons fender. Not sure if my vehicle stalled at that time or not because it all happened so fast.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 65 MPH, the instrument panel lights illuminated, the air conditioner shut off, and there was a loss of power steering. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the fuel injector, gas tank, and check valve needed to be replaced. The replacement was made. Approximately a week later, the failure recurred while driving 25 MPH. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 20,200 and failure mileage was 19,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The computer board was replaced. The vehicle then began to shut off without warning, but was able to be restarted. The chrysler dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was flooded out during a heavy rainstorm. The seals were replaced. The vehicle has been at the dealer for over a month. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 13,000 and failure mileage was 1,200.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. There was a total loss of power. The vehicle was able to be restarted immediately. The road conditions were clear. The failure has occurred on three different occasions. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The current mileage is 30,400 and failure mileage was 30,300.
At approx 29k my 2006 jeep commander began acting like it was going to stall out while the engine idled whether in park or drive. It also would act like it was going to stall if I were turning and hit a curb or bump. Examples of when this happened: 1. At night, my engine was running, the car was in drive with my foot on the brake and my door was open; the interior lights began to dim and the engine almost cut off. 2. I was turning right from one road to another and hit the curb and the engine almost stalled. 3. I was stopped at an intersection waiting to turn right onto a road when the engine almost stalled. 3. I was parked with the engine running idle at a gas station looking for my atm card when the engine almost stalled. These instances seem to happen every couple of weeks. The jeep has been to 2 different dealers three different times for this and they told me that they can't replicate the problem and that my alternator is working at the correct amps. In addition, I have had transmission leaks and my family was left stranded 6 hours away due to a transmission problem that one dealer said was the mistake of another when they fixed my transmission leak.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the vehicle is stalling and the engine shuts off while driving 10 to 20 MPH. The dealer kept the car one or two days and was unable to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle is still under warranty. The current mileage is 30,000 and failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 02-01-08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While attempting to accelerate from a stop at 5 MPH, the vehicle completely shut off. The vehicle remained off for approximately twenty seconds. The contact shifted the vehicle in park, turned the key in the off position, and then restarted the vehicle. Approximately two hours later, the failure recurred. Once again, she shifted the vehicle in park, turned the key in the off position, and restarted the vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The # of cylinders was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 10,600.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shut off after the engine light illuminated. Approximately one minute later, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. However, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The dealer inspected the vehicle, but was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The current mileage is 10,000 and failure mileage was 8,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. On may 22, 2007, while driving 70 MPH, the engine failed. The failure occurred several times previously. All of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated after the engine failed. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted immediately after each failure. That same day, anti-freeze began spraying out of the vehicle's grill. The dealer stated that a rock created a hole in the radiator, but could not show proof of this to the contact. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 24,200 and failure mileage was 24,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalls. After being parked for a few hours, the vehicle starts but then shuts off when the contact comes to a stop. On one occasion, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart for fifteen minutes. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The current mileage is 21,000 and failure mileage was 10,000.
I have a 2006 jeep commander sport, 4.7l 4x4 purchased in february '06. This morning was the third time that the vehicle stalled for no apparent reason, causing complete loss of power steering & power brakes. The vehicle was being driven slowly through the neighborhood, approaching stop signs or turns, during all 3 incidents. All 3 times I put the vehicle in neutral and immediately it restarted.
Tl-caller owns a 2006 jeep commander. Current mileage 19000. Failure mileage 18950. Wife was driving vehicle and approached stop sign. After stopping she hit gas to accelerate and vehicle shut off. No warning lights came on. After five seconds she was able to restart the vehicle. Weather was low 60's, cloudy and dry. Speed at time of incident is unknown. Ktf updated 06/08/07.
Car stalls frequently and has been doing so for months. Dealer hasn't fixed it. Car has been in to dealer over five times for this problem alone.
I bought this jeep commander in march 23, 2006. The first time that the vehicle stalls while driving at 65 MPH on the freeway was four months after I bought it. The power went off as if the ignition is turned off and the steering wheel hardened which made it impossible to turn to the shoulder lane. I ignored this problem because it never came back until april 5-10, 2007. I brought the commander to a dealer in the area and have them check the problem. They can not find the problem or duplicate it to fix it. They told me there were no problem. I'm scared out of my wits driving this jeep, not knowing when it stalls again. A few days later I brought it back to the dealer for it stalls on me again while driving 50 MPH in the freeway. After a week of researching and diagnostics, they told me they might have fixed the problem by updating the final drive module. Today, may 3, 2007, while driving 20 MPH, the commander stalls again. All the light signs flick on and off as I drive. I have two children, 2 and 10 years old and I'm so scared that other cars will hit us.
Car frequently stalls. Dealer has been unable to fix it. Ongoing for several months. The car has been in at least five times for this problem.
I just read an article in newspaper about the jeep commander's stalling problem. This has happened to me, but luckily, not at a high speed on the highway. The commander has only stalled once on me, actually, within the last week, while driving, but many times it seriously hesitates when I start to accelerate. Questions to dealer said maybe it was poor gas, or a vapor lock (about the stalling)? I never had it documented with them about the stall, now after reading this article, I am concerned. The stall happened within the last week, so it has not been back to dealer. It started right up after I coasted to side of road, and placed in park. Have there been any complaints on the windshield angle, I have gone through three from rocks!!! Glass very straight up! I do like the truck though. Purchase date approximate. I do like dealer, and have not addressed this problem to them (stall), because it only happened once, and I was unaware of current problem being looked into. I just wanted you to report mine in with your statistics.
I have a 2006 jeep commander that I purchased in sept. 2006 since I have owned the car 2 times the engine has shut off while driving on the lie interstate 495 at speeds over 50mph. A very dangerous situation...
I own a 2006 jeep commander and the vehicle has stalled on numerous occasions while slowing to a stop. The stalling started around 4,000 miles. There are currently 9,000 miles on the vehicle. I have taken the vehicle to the twice in the past month and they are unable to duplicate the problem. On 4/24/07 they updated the PCM but the issue still exists. The vehicle last stalled on 5/1/07 while slowing to stop at a stop sign.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep comander. While driving 25 MPH the engine stalled and he lost power steering control. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The mechanic stated that he was familiar with this failure. The mileage was 15,000 at the time of purchase. The failure mileage was 15550, and the current mileage was 15900.
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