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Jeep Commander grinding brakes problems

20 of the 2,753 owner complaints about the Jeep Commander describe grinding or squealing brakes, most of them for the 2006 model year.

owner complaints
20
worst model year
2006
typical mileage
56,000
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Steering, Transmission · 139,000 miles · OR

Car rolls in park from time to time unless the emergency brake is set. Makes very loud grinding noise when in reverse afterward. Has "service 4wd system" message. No mechanic has been able to identify the problem.

Filed Jul 21, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 150,000 miles · NJ

1st my car has been having starting issues. The fuel pump was changed twice and that's not the issue.it seems to be coming from the wiring heading into the fuse panel in the engine. When I move it around it starts sometimes. And also when I put black tape around the wires it seems to correct the issues for weeks at a time. The problem is u never know when its gonna start or not. Now my engine, traction control and esp/bas warning lights are coming on. When that happens the transmission starts going haywire and feels like its only running on 1 gear plus when I reverse it feels like something grinds in the gears. However when those warning lights go off everything seems to go back to normal. Recently all the warning lights came on and the transmission over temp warning came on and my AC stopped blowing cold air and shortly after the car stalled in traffic on the highway. Thank god I was able to restart it but then it felt like the car drove all the way home using 2nd gear only in the automatic transmission. From reading other issues people are having online its obvious this model is having major electrical issues that no one seems to be able to correct. I am a jeep lover but this model has completely made it difficult on me since its my only car and its so unreliable. I don't have the means to replace it right now so this situation has been unfortunate for me

Filed May 12, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 132,887 miles · TN

After having the recalled ignition and TCM replaced/reprogrammed the esp,bas and traction lights come and the two driver side brakes and tires lock up, makes a terrible grinding noise, and the vehicle slides while trying to make a turn. This problem occurs while the vehicle is in motion and without warning.

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Brakes, Lights · 95,000 miles · IN · crash

2006 jeep commander with 93000. I have had serviced multiple times over brakes and suspension. Brakes will just grind when trying to stop at times. Brakes have been replaced and problem still occurs. Every mechanic has said everything looks good. Had bigotires do 3 inspections on brakes and suspension and everything checked out! Suspension- I have had services 3 times. All new parts have been put on front drivers side yet problem still persist. Popping noise and squeaking when turning and hitting speed bumps or pot holes and very noisy when backing up. Lighting has also started to go off and on! I believe something is wrong with the lighting. Sometimes when I turn them on they do not come on and once I turned them off and they did not turn off and made battery go dead but once jumps they were back to normal except my back tail light which I have tried having replaced multiple times does not work anymore and front passenger side head light has some major issues! Also it is very hard to see when it rains even with brand new wipers there just wasn't much thought put into the commanders! Too many blind spots and also door handles on the inside easily break off!

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Brakes · 163,350 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving various speeds, a grinding sound emitted from the vehicle and it jerked forward. The ABS warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred when the vehicle was first started and then operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,350.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Engine, Steering · TX

In the summer of 2014, I was reversing and my 2007 jeep commander turned off twice. It has been happening more frequently since then. My jeep turns off while driving up to 30 miles an hour, and while stopped at a light, and/or a stop sign. The check engine light sometimes turns on, but not always when jeep turns off. Sometimes it makes a 'huffing puffing' noise like it's struggling to stay on (before it actually turns off). It always turns on right after, but I have noticed it makes a loud squeaky sound when it turns on after I crank it. That squeaky sound, sounds like the sound it makes when someone tries to crank on the vehicle after vehicle is already been on. The chrysler recall center mailed me a recall p41 notice last summer/fall in 2014. I took it to the chrysler jeep dealership in mcallen, texas for recall p41 service at that time. I've taken my jeep to several mechanics since then, but no one seems to find the problem. The servicemen at dealership said to keep checking in with them to see if they have the part. They said problem is not related to recall p41...and keep advising me of other possible problems. I've fixed all of the possible problems suggested, and yet the 'turning off' still continues! The service manager at dealership, and the chrysler recall center people keep telling me that chrysler has not made part available, and for me to remove any extra keys from the key ring, and to continue driving me jeep until the part is available. Chrysler will then mail me notice of recall part availability. I've been dealing with this problem for over a year! It is very scary, especially when it happens unexpectedly in an unreliable vehicle!! I don't feel safe.

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 158,757 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. While parked, the vehicle automatically went into reverse. Also, the contact stated the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 158,757. Ma 10/6 the consumer stated the while driving the vehicle would stall. When the vehicle was in park it would roll backwards. Also, the air bag light would turn of and on, the dash lights would flash, and antilock on the dash turns on and off. When coming to a stop the vehicle would make a grinding noise. The vehicle was taking to the dealer who advised the vehicle could not be repaired. Updated 3/28/2016*js updated 10/05/2015

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 119,000 miles · IL

At around or about the speed of 55 MPH ,I here a loud and scary thumping or grinding sound under the car. It sounds like its right underneath my seat. I immediately got off the expressway and slowed down. That seemed to help the sound go away.when I drive to work in the morning, I only drive 35 MPH and I can here the sound also and when I let off the accelerator the sound stops, but continues when I press on the gas. Pls notify me as soon as possible with any helpful information as I do drive with little children in the vehicle. I will take the car to the jeep dealer to get checked out. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that he heard a grinding noise from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the power of the engine was too powerful for the transmission and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred three more times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

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!

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicReported January 11, 2010 · 20,045 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
Risk
This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 10V009000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleReported September 14, 2007 · 296,550 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.
Risk
This could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 07V434000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperReported September 12, 2007 · 28,755 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, front brake calipers in a certain lot may have been manufactured from gray iron instead of ductile iron as designed and could fracture without warning.
Risk
This would increase the vehicle's stopping distance and could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front brake calipers to see if they fall into this lot and, if so, will replace them free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 07V415000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleReported December 29, 2006 · 50,665 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
Risk
This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 06V493000 · Recall details

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The model years with the most reports are 2006 (18 complaints) and 2007 (2 complaints).

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