2006 Jeep Commander: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Nov 2, 2011 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · MA

While driving, all gear indicators prnd light simultaneously, "service park assist system" message appears, "check engine" light illuminates, some hard shifts from 2 to 1, 2 to 3 and 3 to 4. Vehicle loses power but does not stall. Engine revs but does not transfer power to wheels.

Filed Oct 29, 2010 · Engine, Lights · 60,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact pulled over and after several attempts, was able to restart it. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact also stated that the vehicle would experience a hard shift and hesitation when she tried to accelerate. Updated 5/9/11 *cn the consumer stated when she attempted to start the vehicle, the ignition key would not start the vehicle, it would take several more times to try and get the vehicle started. Also, when acceleration, the vehicle would hesitate and then stall. The transmission was making loud noises when shifting and the transmission light has since illuminated. The tail light lamps seals were broken and water was seeping inside. Updated 08/22/11

Filed Jun 18, 2009 · Transmission · 41,000 miles · OH

I have a 2006 jeep limited commander. I bought new. In less than 9,000 miles I had the car in the shop 3 times for transmission issues. Then in july 2007 the transfer case had to be replaced, stalling my family in the middle of hwy 71 going 65 MPH. After that the hard shifting continued and I took to shop three other times. All that was said is can't duplicate problem. Yesterday with 41k miles on the car, all of the gauges went out while driving. No tac, no speed, AC went out. Very bad and very dangerous. Jeep knows about the transmission issues and will not fix properly.

Filed Nov 26, 2008 · Transmission · 23,000 miles · IL

I bought the 2006 commander used in august of 2007 with 13,000 miles on it. It ran great, no complaints. In the winter-time, I noticed when I started it after it had been sitting for several hours, then put it in gear, stepping on the gas pedal would do nothing but rev the engine. A few seconds later it would kick into gear and go. I contacted the dealership who said it just needs time to warm up, it's winter and the car is cold. When spring rolled around this was still occurring. One day I was traveling down a hill, heard a big clunk and then the gear shift would only register 3, 4 and 5. No 1 or 2. I brought it in and they replaced the solenoid. The problem didn't come back right away but came back eventually. I've had the problem ever since december of 2007 and on monday I'm taking it in for the 4th time to drive with yet another technician so they can guess at what the problem may be. Problem is, I'm at 35,400 miles. Once I hit 36k I'm sure they'll discover the problem and then I'll have to pay for it.

Filed Nov 3, 2007 · Electrical · NV

Three times I experienced power loss while driving my 2006 jeep commander, 4x4. The first time -- I turned the ignition to start the jeep and it didn't kick over right away, all the warning lights lit up simultaneously, then randomly and at varying lengths of time went out. The dash lights and the radio were turning on and off. Weird, I shut it off and waited about 2 minutes. I started it again and everything seemed ok (except the airbag light remained on). As I was pulling out of the parking lot onto the main road, the dashboard lit up again, flashing on and off as before, and then a clunk-jerk -- no power steering, no power brakes, lights still going crazy. Luckily I was able to coast into another parking lot, stop safely. I turned it off, waited 5 minutes, then it started and I made it home without incident (airbag light still lingered for a while). Two and a half weeks later, as I was leaving my house (so I was going slow) the dashboard started the same flashing routine as before. I shut the jeep off immediately, waited about 2 minutes and re-started. No further problems but the airbag light lingered a few minutes as before. The third incident (october 29th), I was driving along the main road about 40 mhp on a straight smooth section when all the warning lights began flashing on/off (oh, no!). At the first opportunity I turned off the main road and kept driving slowly to my garage. I made it there without losing the steering/brakes, lights flashing the whole way. I am scared to drive it now. The dealer is unable to re-create the problem, their only solution was to call the manufacturer, who suggests that I remove the other three keys from my keyring because their weight must be causing the highly-sensitive ignition tumbler to toggle to accessory mode. Uuuuugggghhhhhh. I am not comfortable with this explanation. I am still afraid to drive this vehicle. What should I do?