2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
217
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2
The 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2 has received a total of 217 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (58 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (21 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2
217 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
MY CAR LEAKS DURING RAIN FROM THE SUNROOF TO THE BLUE HOSE DRAIN AND FLOODED MY CAR. WHICH MESSED UP THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SAYING IT'S OVER HEATING BUT IT'S NOT IT'S THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TELLING THE COMPUTER IN CAR THAT IT'S HOW WHEN ITS NOT AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION IS MESSED UP WE THINK. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT JEEP DEALER IN CERRITOS, CA FOR 2 DAYS NOW AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHAT WRONG.
MY CAR LEAKS DURING RAIN FROM THE SUNROOF TO THE BLUE HOSE DRAIN AND FLOODED MY CAR. WHICH MESSED UP THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SAYING IT'S OVER HEATING BUT IT'S NOT IT'S THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TELLING THE COMPUTER IN CAR THAT IT'S HOW WHEN ITS NOT AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION IS MESSED UP WE THINK. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT JEEP DEALER IN CERRITOS, CA FOR 2 DAYS NOW AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHAT WRONG.
ENGINE STALLS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAYS AND HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK.
THE SUNROOF DRAIN DESIGN WAS FAULTY. DURING RAINING WEATHER, THE SUNROOF DRAINS CANNOT HANDLE THE COLLECTED RAIN AND THE RAIN WILL OVERFLOW AND GO INTO THE CAR. THE RAIN THAT OVERFLOWS FALLS INTO THE FRONT PANEL AND HAS CAUSED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FAILURES AND SHORTAGES. MOST IMPORTANTLY THE WATER HAS DAMAGED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND HEADLIGHT CONTROLS WHICH CAUSES THEM TO SHUT OFF WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE.
THE SUNROOF DRAIN DESIGN WAS FAULTY. DURING RAINING WEATHER, THE SUNROOF DRAINS CANNOT HANDLE THE COLLECTED RAIN AND THE RAIN WILL OVERFLOW AND GO INTO THE CAR. THE RAIN THAT OVERFLOWS FALLS INTO THE FRONT PANEL AND HAS CAUSED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FAILURES AND SHORTAGES. MOST IMPORTANTLY THE WATER HAS DAMAGED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND HEADLIGHT CONTROLS WHICH CAUSES THEM TO SHUT OFF WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE.
Safety Rating for the 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2305605 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SECOND ROW 40/20/40 FOLD & TUMBLE SEAT MECHANISM BINDING. *TT UPDATED 10/26/07. *NJ
2200205 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR - SYSTEM INFORMATION. *TT
1803505 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FLASH:MIL ILLUMINATION AT START-UP DUE TO DTC P2112 OR P1521. *AK
2402005 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A/C BUTTON LED MAY ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2.
Investigation PE07009 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Closed
Opened:
ENGINE STALL
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