2006 Jeep Commander: won't start

Filed Jun 23, 2021 · Electrical · MI

Ignition switch recall which was issued on my jeep commander was addressed and ultimately an appointment was made upon availability. However, since the recall, the jeep will not function normally upon initial start up attempt progressively into more attempts thereafter. Connection between key switch and cylinder not responding to connection, lack thereof. This occurred at first seldom to more and more random periodic "no signal, no start". Recalls are supposed to fix the initial severe problem, correct? Not result into another problem that wasn't present before, right? Found my time fruitless in getting clarity of this issue resolved from dealer. What can I do? What should be done? As the consumer we will feel the job done wasn't done correctly. Fact is there were not any start up issues prior to the recall addressed and ignition switch replaced/fixed?

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Electrical · TX

The check engine light comes on after starting the shifter stays in 3rd and will not shift in drive just 3rd gear leaving me to only drive in 3rd. Also it won't start faulty start several times prior the check engine light coming on.

Filed Aug 11, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 103,000 miles · PA

Worst vehicle ever! We got it with around 98k miles on it, and it now only has 103k miles on it and in the last 4k we've put over $5k into it trying to get it to run. We had to put a new transmission in ($2k) and have the lifters in the engine replaced ($2,600). Currently it's been shutting off on its own a few seconds after I start it and giving random "transmission over temp" and "service 4x4 system" messages even though there's not a problem with those systems. I turn the key, it runs for 3 seconds, then shuts off. Sometimes it does this several times in a row and then won't start at all. Other times it starts fine so it's ridiculously hard to diagnose. Sometimes when it's doing it's shut down bit, you can get it to stay on a little longer by revving the engine, and it will let you pull out of the driveway, but then shuts off in the middle of the street. The sun roof leaks horrifically, even after I've tried the "clip the nipples off the bottom of the hoses" trick.

Filed Aug 5, 2020 · Engine · 198,000 miles · VA

While driving the 2006 keep commander the vehicle will start stalling from driving as you press the gas it will not pull and make a loud noise and turn off. There was a lot of smoke that came from the hood of the car. When you try to start it back up it will not start and keep making a weird noise like it's out of gas. The gas tank is full and it still want start. The truck was towed to a mechanical shop and they advised me it was a bad engine.

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · OH

It's started off shutting off then stalling now there's no start at all no click no dash pictures I took it to a mechanic who told me my ECM needed to be repaired I seen all sorts of recalls the car doesn't start and was fine before then

Filed Mar 23, 2019 · Transmission · 131,000 miles · MI

Began experiencing issues with starting at all after the ignition switch recall was worked on and resolved. The jeep won't start at different times, different weather conditions. The proper positioning and the vehicle acknowledging it being in park is an issue. The jeep requires parking to be forced -using the gear lever shift from drive to park and look for the jolt to indicate it's in the appropriate gear, in park

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · Engine · 134,000 miles · VA

Intermittent inability to start vehicle. My jeep commander 2006 has a problem that is being discussed all over the internet in chat rooms and blogs but is not being acknowledged by jeep. The issue occurred when jeep was in parked position. I am a disabled man and I was left stranded in very cold weather for two hours with a car that would not start. It had nothing to do with the starter, or the solenoid. This seems to be a serious issue with jeeps and a safety issue to the owner especially if the owner is stranded and has no heat and unable to walk to get help. I am requesting the federal safety agency to look into this because jeep is stonewalling the public and this is a serious and dangerous issue that the public should be aware of by way of a recall. People rely upon their automobiles and expect them to operate accordingly and not to have random and intermittent engine non starts for no apparent reason and with no explanation from jeep and no solution to the problem going on 9 years now. Please investigate this widespread problem known to be an issue with jeep commander.

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Airbags, Fuel system · PA

We have replaced the fuel pump 3 times. This last time it still does not start. The fuel pump is getting power, we traced the power all the way back to the fuel pump and it is getting power but it is not kicking on. We have been searching for wiring diagrams to trace the lines but no avail. If we get it to run if it gets shut off we cannot get it to restart sometimes for days. We have disconnected the battery at times and it will start for a time or two but it goes back to not starting again. With the air bag, the airbag light has come on in the dash and does not go out.

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Electrical · MA

My car will not start. This has happened several times before, and there has been no explanation as to why this happens.

Filed Oct 1, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · VA

I went to start my 2006 jeep commander and it would turn over, but it would not start. I finally worked with it a little bit and got it to start, but then my power steering went out. I cut it off and tried it again and everything went back to normal. However, when I got going, there was a horrible gas smell coming from the rear of the vehicle. This starting issue has happened multiple times and every time the power steering goes out. The vehicle was stationary at a public place after it had been running for about 30 minutes.

Filed Sep 4, 2016 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · NC

2006 jeep commander randomly will not start. Battery tests fine...took it to the dealer and paid over $400 and the replaced the starter and yellow solinoid cable which brings power to the starter. Still will not start occasionally. The dash lights up, but the engine doesn't turn over...wait 5 minutes and it may start at other times it won't. Very frustrating, because it is random...may go a week starting fine, and then suddenly it won't start. Sometimes this happens first thing in the morning, sometimes only after short 5 minute trips to the store, and sometimes after long trips. Also, I already had the ignition switch replaced due to recall.

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.