WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND WAS ACCELERATING TO ABOUT 55MPH, WHEN MY 2006 JEEP COMMANDER STOPPED ACCELERATING AND HAD APPARENTLY JUMPED INTO NEUTRAL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON AT THAT TIME. I HAD TO PULL OVER PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE, AND THEN IT WAS FINE. THIS EXACT SAME THING HAS OCCURRED ABOUT 3-4 TIMES. ALWAYS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOING OFF SOON AFTER. *…
2006 Jeep Commander powertrain problems
severe 276 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
276
Recalls
0
Crashes
10
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
MY 2006 JEEP COMMANDER STALLS. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 2 MONTHS AGO AND THE JEEP HAS STALLED AROUND 10 TIMES TO DATE. I TOOK THE COMMANDER TO BARTON JEEP HERE IN SPOKANE...THEY SAID THEY "FLASHED" THE COMPUTER. THEY SAID THIS SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. NOPE! STALLED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK (WHICH IS WHEN WE GOT THE JEEP BACK FROM BARTON JEEP). MY CONCERN IS THAT MY WIFE COULD GET INTO A SERIOUS ACCI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE ELECTRIC SHIFT MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE V…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WA…
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE ENTIRE CLUSTER OF INSTRUMENT WARNING LIGHTS BEGINS TO FLASH INTERMITTENTLY, CREATING A DISTRACTION AND SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO "E", THE SPEEDOMETER DROPS TO ZERO AND THEN GOES UP AND DOWN AND ALL GAUGES GO UP AND DOWN ERRATICALLY. ALSO, THE HEATED SEATS TURN OFF AS DOES THE FAN FOR THE HEATER/AC UNIT. VERIFIED WITH LOCAL…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2006 Jeep Commander?
It's a meaningful issue. 276 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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