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Filed Jan 17, 2014 · Engine · 84,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the check engine light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the vehicle shifted erratically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2014 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the engine made a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who stated that the cylinder head had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 48,250 miles · WI

2006 jeep commander 4.7l v8 stalls when coming to a stop. Multiple instances (over 12) between the first occurrence approximately mid december 2013 and today 11 january 2014. All stalls happened when coming to a stop except for one instance when it stalled while in reverse. A drop in rmps and lighting/instrument failure accompanies the stall. Chrysler's recall n32 was completed october 2013. Vehicle has been owned since early 2011 with no stalling of this type having occurred prior to this. No instrument panel indication (e.g. Check engine light) accompanies the stall. Vehicle restarted on all occasions after shifting to park or neutral.

Filed Dec 20, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 80,095 miles · TX

I was stopped at an intersection. When I proceeded to go across the intersection, the vehicle started going but very slowly no matter how much I pressed the accelerator and there were cars coming at me. It drove very slowly for a couple of blocks and I came to another stop. As I started to go into the intersection again, the vehicle started off very slowly even with the accelerator to the floor. As I proceeded it went a little faster but not much faster. My daughter informed me that this same thing happened to her earlier when she was driving the jeep and she turned it off and she cut it off completely then restarted it and it ran fine. I proceeded to do the same thing(cutting it off completely and turning it back on) and it ran well again. When I took it to the dealership, they sad that they were unable to duplicate the same problem and can not fix what they can't find.

Filed Oct 24, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · IA

2006 jeep commander with check engine light took to a mechanic and was told input speed sensor was told its an internal transmission part . My vehicle hesitates when accelerating and also bucks.

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 96,100 miles · MO

2006 jeep commander with check engine light took to dealer and was told they couldn't fix the used scan tool to look up code p0700 and this took them to p2767 input speed sensor was told its an internal transmission part and they cant fix was told they cant duplicate problem so they cant fix at this time . My vehicle hesitates when accelerating and also bucks.

Filed Oct 8, 2013 · Engine · 125,000 miles · TN

As I have now read online of hundreds of complaints regarding the same problem... I was driving down the hwy at 70 MPH, the engine just quit on my and everything shutdown. I was able to move the car to the side (without and power steering) and stop completely, take out the key, reinsert it and it started up. No problems after that until I was driving the hwy again in september and it did it again with the same results. I have now taken it to the dealership (wolfchase jeep in germantown, tn) and they are replacing the map sensor and a couple of other things - including a manifold gasket - for a total of $1000. Interestingly when I asked the service rep. If jeep has a problem with this, he denied any knowledge of such a problem!

Filed Sep 17, 2013 · Engine · 82,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the engine stalled without any warning. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The contact disconnected the battery and then reconnected it in order to restart the engine. The vehicle resumed in normally. The failure recurred on a later date. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing in which a trouble code was not detected. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. ...updated 01/13/14 *bf according to the invoice, the dealer found the PCM and fcm had internal open circuits. Updated 01/15/14

Filed Sep 12, 2013 · Engine · 87,000 miles · MD

Sept 7 the engine just cut out of gear and stopped running had to pull over to the side of the road before being hit from behind as it stalled.pulled over shut off the engine, restarted it and it was firm...drove a few miles and the light went off. The same thing just happened again on I-95 in baltimore traveling at 65 MPH. Engine light came on. Pulled over shut off the engine, restarted it and it was firm...drove a few miles and the light went off.

Filed Sep 9, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 65,000 miles · IL

I was driving and when I accelerated the car seemed very sluggish and hesitant to switch gears. As I approached the stop light and came to a stop I noticed the car stalled. So I turned it off and restarted it. This has happen twice now that the car has just stalled. I have now noticed that since this incident my car has been idling rough and has been vary sluggish while driving, especially up hills. I am worried for my safety that this will happen again while I am driving.

Filed Sep 7, 2013 · Engine · 97,000 miles · MD

It saddens me to write this letter concerning the poor service I received on my 2006 jeep commander at one of your dealerships. I purchased the car last november in manassas, va, and the car ran great up until about a month ago, when all of the indicator lights would come on and then the car would abruptly shut-off. This behavior went on for about a week and then I took it to the dealer (darcars chrysler jeep dodge of new carrollton) located at x your jeep service center diagnosed the problem to be the PCM assembly which cost about 800.00, and was not covered by my extended warranty. After negotiating with the gwc warranty company, they agreed to pay half, which was 500.00 and we paid the balance of 577.00. After authorizing the repair, I was called on saturday, august 17th to pick up the vehicle. Ironically, when I got in the vehicle, it wouldn't start., so the mechanic had to give me a jump. After having the car home for a few days, the problem re-appeared again. The same exact symptoms! I called the jeep dealership and the service center manager, leo, told me to bring the car back. This time I requested a rental car so I could continue to go to work while they diagnose my car again. They kept my care through the labor day holiday and informed me it was my battery. This doesn't make sense. I never had a problem with the battery until they started working on the car, so I had to pay an additional 277.00 (including car rental charges) for a new battery. I picked up the car yesterday, september 5, 2013, and this morning, I brought my daughter to school and the problem occurred again! I am beyond upset and frustrated. I have spent over 800.00, and my car is still not reliable.

Filed Sep 6, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 98,000 miles · WI

I purchased the commander in september 2012. It ran great for a few months and then it started to stall. I replaced the maps sensor and tps sensor and it's still stalling. The stalling is at random and has happened many time while I was on the highway going 65+. That's exteremly dangerous and this issue should have been resolved by now. Doing research online I know see that there is thousands of people with this very same issue and no one has successfully resolved it. There is an obvious defect with this jeep and chrysler needs to be held accountable. I blame myself for not doing any proper research before purchasing. I will never buy another chrysler product again.

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · TX

I have just purchased this used 2006 jeep commander 1 week ago. The vehicle is in great condition, no previous accidents, no engine lights/error codes. On the 2nd day of owning the jeep I experienced my first stall, and since then 4 more stalls. There is no engine lights, error codes, etc. The vehicle seems to be 100% okay, however the vehicle has just shut off 4 times losing brakes, steering, lights, etc - whether I am moving or at a stop. At first I thought "I must have bought a lemon" but I have been reading through several forums and blogs that there are 100's if not 1,000's of people who are experiencing the same issue with their 5.7l hemi commander, and some of the blogs date back to 2006 when these vehicles were brand new with less than a thousand miles on them. One person actually suffered an accident due to this electrical issue - losing control of steering and brakes. Because their is no engine codes or lights dealerships are not assessing the issue at all or are just throwing parts at it hoping it is fixed and charging the customer a boat load of money. Several people have identified that the issue potentially resides in the PCM and the ignition coils, some say that the coils put of an em interference that is disrupting the PCM. Regardless - chrysler needs to get this fixed so no one else gets hurt, or killed.

Filed Jul 16, 2013 · Engine · 131,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while traveling 70 MPH, the vehicle completely stalled. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it was restarted. The vehicle resumed normal function and was able to be driven to a private mechanic. The contact was informed that the throttle position and exhaust sensors had failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 29, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 104,625 miles · FL

I was driving and the car engine light came on and then the car started to lose accelerating at 60 MPH and I had to pull to the side of the ride and re start the car and I was on the freeway going to work which is very dangerous can someone please help this is the car that I use everyday to go to work and I only had just car for almost 2 years and when I purchase a car I expect that it will last for me while I'm making the payments and I have 3 more years to pay on the car I don't know what to do about the issue. I have let the dealership only work on my car since I purchase the vehicle. Chrysler performs all my oils changes tune up and everything that I need to have down and its not fair that the truck was discontinue I feel like the company knows that the truck is having the problems and nobody wants to do anything about it.

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 Jun 19, 2013 · Engine · 90,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. The failure recurred two weeks later. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but the failure could not be replicated. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 94,389 miles · IA

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.

Filed May 30, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · OK

I was driving down the highway at 55mph. And out of nowhere the car RPM's dropped to 0 and the car died. As I pumped on the gas I looked in the rearview to make sure I was not going to get hit. After that I turned the car off in the middle of the highway and put on my hazards. It then turned on and after will go to 2 RPM's and then start to jerk back and forth. I have taken it to the dealership 3 times so far and as of now the 3rd time and 3rd with a rental it finally happened to the mechanic at the dealership. And he has no clue his words. So in a two week frame time I have only had my jeep 4 days why because they cant even figure out the problem. I have reported it to chrysler dealership and checked for a recall and they said there is no recall as of yet. I worry because this could cause a accident and typically I have my wife and two children in the jeep with me. If u go to carcomplaints.com and look up. This model u will see there are up to 60 more incidents. But the dealership/chrysler has yet to do anything. Hopefully it does not seriously harm the owner of the jeep or a person who hits them.

Filed May 15, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 50,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred intermittently at different speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the pcv valve would have to be replaced. After the repair, the failure continued. The throttle position sensor and the mat sensor were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. *tr updated 7/22/13 *cn the vehicle completely shut down. It re-started immediately after coming to a complete stop and turning the ignition off and back on.

Filed May 13, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 75,000 miles · TX

My jeep commander 2006 shifts automatically to neutral while driving, you feel a strong pull and a loud sound coming from the engine, suddenly the car is in neutral and the gas pedal doesn't work even if pressing it. The check engine light turns on for 2 or 3 days. This problem can cause a fatal accident if this happens while driving at a higher speed, I'm scared to drive this car. I took this car to get the transmission fixed twice and I still have the same problem, it is clearly not a transmission problem now that I think about it. Also the dash lights and headlights start flashing while driving, including the AC it shuts off while lights are flashing. I called chrysler to let them know about this problem and they said my car doesn't have a recall, I don't know what else to do, I've spent more than 5,000 dlls trying to fix something that cannot be fixed, I need help!

Filed May 13, 2013 · Engine · 96,807 miles · FL

I was driving down the road and the engine just turned off,coasted to the side of the road and turned off the key and restarted engine,continuing down the road it happened again. It seems to have gone away and I made it home ok but my baby was in the car,what if I had been in a situation that prevented my safe pull over and we got into an accident.

Filed May 4, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 101,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 150,242 miles · OR

My 2006 commander stopped accelerating in fact it felt like I was driving against a wind blowing headon faster then I was driving ,then the jeep started jumping like a hick-up then my tail lights stopped working and lower dash lights went out and my warning lights in dash came on,the vehicle stalls out at idle or at start of acceleration not very good took to dealer was told I need a new front control module and new cooling fan ,nwe speed relay costing $1063.00 im not to sure about it and they tell me that it has no recall ??

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Engine · 106,500 miles · LA

While driving down interstate, engine just stopped. Power brakes and steering stopped working also. Made it to shoulder of road and took several minutes to restart. Check engine light is on also. Previous day 4/23/13, the traction control light came on, but has since gone out.

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 72,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently and would not respond to acceleration attempts. The contact also stated that the check engine light illuminated. Additionally, while stopped, the vehicle erroneously surged forward. The failure occurred intermittently at different speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2013 · Engine · 74,500 miles · CA

The vehicle stalled while we were driving down the road. There wasn't any jerking feeling it simply shut off. We had started to slow for an upcoming traffic light. This is the second time this has happened. The first time we were backing up into the road and it stalled.

Filed Feb 14, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 99,800 miles · IL

Vehicle is a 2006 jeep commander 4x4 limited with the 4.7l engine. Vehicle has suddenly stalled 4 times while driving in the last 6-8 weeks. Vehicle stalled while backing out of parking space, driving 15-20 MPH on a city street, while idling at a stop sign, and while accelerating from a stop light. These are the first occurrences in the 4 years we have owned the vehicle.

Filed Jan 20, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 85,253 miles · MO

My jeep stalled as I accellerated on the on ramp of a major interstate. I coasted to the shoulder and tried to restart and would not restart until I shut it completely off and restarted. It ran with the check engine light on and the cruise control inopertable. Idle was rough at low and higher RPM's. After about six restarts throughout the day the check engine light went out but the cruise control is still inopertable. One week later it stalled at idle during cold weather warm up with the same results following as before. The vehicle was purchased used from a dealer less than a week prior to the incident with 84,879 mi. A background check through autocheck was conducted prior to purchase with no major finding reported on this specific vehicle. From investigations through multible websites, this issue is common with this vehicle for several years. I have check the recall reports by VIN # and this vehicle does not fall in the production catagory of manufacture recall but has the exact same symtoms for a recall. This is a major safety concern if the vehicle stalls on a rural highway with no shoulder to safely pullover.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Airbags, Body · 114,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather at approximately 35-45 MPH, an elk crashed into the front end of the vehicle. The driver and passenger side air bags both failed to deploy. The passenger seated in the front seat sustained injuries to the back and head. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the elk did not impact the vehicle in the area of the air bag sensors therefore, the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the air bag was defective and that the air bag warning light was illuminated prior to the crashed. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed of the incident. . The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 114,000. Updated 12/12/12 *bf updated 12/21/2012

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