2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

217

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE 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.

Electrical System
Complaints: 58 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 21 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 12 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 11
Power Train
Complaints: 11
Structurebody
Complaints: 7
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Belts
Complaints: 6
Air Bags
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 5
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 4
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 3
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
Complaints: 2
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemsoftware
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearsprings
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11196586 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 100,000 miles
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.
#11196586 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 100,000 miles
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.
#11140995 | POWER TRAIN | | 137,694 miles
ENGINE STALLS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAYS AND HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK.
#11104961 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 60,000 miles
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.
#11104961 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 60,000 miles
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.

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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

Other Model Years of the JEEP COMMANDER 4X2

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