2006 Jeep Commander: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Oct 20, 2024 · Electrical, Seat belts · WA

There are 2 issues I am reporting. 1.) The passenger front seat belt tensioner does not allow you to buckle the seat belt. 2.) The vehicle will go into limp mode and shift into 3 gear. I disconnect the battery and wait about 15 seconds and the problem is magically resolved.

Filed Apr 11, 2022 · Airbags, Engine · 170,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving at 55-65 MPH, several unknown warning lights were illuminated and the vehicle lost electrical power temporarily. The contact stated that he veered to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the failure could not be replicated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly and the vehicle would stall while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle would go into limp mode and would not shift out of third gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently. The contact also stated that the transmission was shifting hard. The contact stated that the warning message "Passenger Air Bag Off" and the front passenger air bag warning light would illuminate when a lightweight passenger sat in the front passenger’s seat. The dealer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under unknown recalls because the VIN was not included. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

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 Sep 4, 2019 · Acceleration, Seat belts · IN

Vehicle is having issues getting stuck in gear and not shifting unless you stop, turn off, and when turned back on will work for a while and then happen again. 3rd row seat belt doesnt work.

Filed Aug 2, 2019 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the transmission was stuck in neutral. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed May 10, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 161,000 miles · AL

The problem started in january 2019. The vehicle started having idling issues, cold start in morning idles around 900, when put in reverse it dips to around 500 and wobbles back and forth while backing up, put in drive and it would be ok but would stall sometimes at stop sign- check engine light never came on. I had throttle body cleaned and fuel system service done and the engine light came on same day. Took it to the dealer for recalls and they replaced throttle body also. It drove ok for a day and I have the unstable idle back and the RPM jumps up while in drive but stopped at a light. About a week ago I am slowing down to stop at a light ahead and it starts vibrating like it is going to stall and the etc and tcs light came on and I shut it off and it cranked right back up and drove it the rest of the day with no issue. Etc light will come on while driving and cause no issues other than the unstable idle. Today-5-10-19, coming home and start to turn left and etc and tcs light come on and it seems like it is in limp mode because there is a loss of power and etc light is now blinking, so I pull in a parking lot, cut it off for five minutes and it cranks right back up with no lights on and I am able to drive 5 miles home.

Filed Jan 4, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 157,000 miles · AR

Takata recall my vehicle was in motion @ 75 MPH on the high way when the transmission shifted itself into 3rd gear and would not shift out

Filed Jun 25, 2017 · Transmission · 4 miles · GA

I have experienced on 3 separate occasions including today while driving my vehicle looses power sounds as if my transmission is not shifting or the gear shift will not shift . After I cut the off for a few minutes then I can shift my vehicle from park to drive without a loud screeching sound. Today, I had to use my emergency brakes just to keep my vehicle still after I put it in park. Seems as though the vehicle shifts into another gear and gets stuck until I cut my vehicle off. I believe it may be the transmission control module or transfer case issue. I know there was a recall on this vehicle for the TCM but I didn't have it done. I need help, this is getting to scary, constantly paying for a vehicle and call the manufacturer and nobody wants to do anything.

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 60,000 miles · CA

In june of 2011 I was driving down the fwy at 70mph when the engine turned off steering wheel locked and I has to coast off the fwy luckily it was night and little traffic (california is known for heavy fwy traffic. It started again early 2012 this time the transmission would not shift at appropriate times and rev the engine while maintaining speed in any gear and would do that for 5-7 days in a row and then run normally (this still occurs at least once a month) dealership and other mechanics could not find an issue and basically stated the engine was running hot and the fan had not kicked in no the case since this was winter time when it began. As recently as april of 2014 it began turning off completely when slowly coming to a stop anywhere on the fwy at a signal going uphill, downhill, parking in a parking space and this happens every day all day long - it never does not do it. At this time I have 117000 and it is very unsettling as I have a 7 year old son, a full time job and live in busy california - the fact that jeep/chrysler is unable to determine the repair needed is putting my family at risk day after day - I can barely afford and make ends meet and this has caused me much stress. I cannot afford to purchase another vehicle as I have tried for the past year. Please help me.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · WI

At startup vehicle info center shows service 4wd system. Vehicle won't shift into 4wd low range if attempted service 4wd message come on and stays on until vehicle is shut off. Recall n23 was performed and now codes had set stopping transfer case operation. Codes c1405 and c140f cleared by dealer and claim it is fixed. Dealer charged for this service.

Filed Feb 20, 2014 · Transmission · 87,200 miles · TX

The following happened only after recall. Research seems to indicate it is directly related to recall. Brief display of "service 4 wheel drive" after recall n23/the federal safety agency 13v‑175. It went out then on february 3, 2014 it displayed same message again repeatedly. On february 17, 2014 I tried to put vehicle in 4 wheel drive neutral and it would not shift only displayed "service 4 wheel drive". As I do not use this system weekly during times of bad weather (I stay home) I was not aware of the problem. I believed that the service reminder message was for the fluid change that had been done at time of the recall at my expense and just had not been properly reset. I was unaware it was a warning of system failure.

Filed Feb 16, 2014 · Transmission · 75,800 miles · MD

As with many others, I have a 2006 jeep commander. Owned it for a year and no problems. Aside from the old issues of which were an easy fix. (I.e. Leaking sunroof). I went in for the most recent recall, I figured sure, why not, I fixed everything and its running great! My mistake! I now have power train issues. Gear not shifting right. One time stayed in 3rd until I turned the car off and on again. Stays in gear too long before shift should occur and then 'buck's into the gear. Same for when stopping, does not shift down correctly and will stale when I finally come to a stop. Why the recall! I should have left wheel enough alone! Terrible! I still love my jeep, but I fear this "free' fix for the recall is now going to cost me thousands....