Model year record

2006 Jeep Commander

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,363 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V438000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component: Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 649,353
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-07-21
Owners notified: 2015-10-09

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V175000

Electrical system

Component: Electrical system
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 295,345
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-05-07
Owners notified: 2013-08-15

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.

Safety risk

If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V203000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected: 24,461
Reported to NHTSA: 2008-05-06
Owners notified: 2008-05-19

Defect description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 24,461 MY 2006 JEEP COMMANDER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L V8 ENGINES. THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE PCM SOFTWARE IN ALL 4.7L ENGINE EQUIPPED MY 2006 JEEP COMMANDERS BUILT PRIOR TO JANUARY 11, 2006. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V434000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 296,550
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-09-14
Owners notified: 2007-10-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 06V037000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component: Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 24,058
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-02-09
Owners notified: 2006-03-13

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED RETRACTOR BRACKET EDGE ON THE THIRD ROW SEAT MAY CONTACT THE SEAT BELT DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BELT WEBBING.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE THIRD ROW OCCUPANT WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELTS FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED BELTS. IN ADDITION, AN INJECTED MOLDED COVER WILL BE ADDED TO THE RETRACTOR BRACKET ON BOTH THIRD ROW SEATING POSITIONS TO PREVENT FUTURE DAMAGE FROM BELT CONTACT WITH THE RETRACTOR BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	664	86,000 mi
Power train	226	98,007 mi
Engine	205	100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	173	25,000 mi
Unknown or other	87	85,000 mi
Structure: body: door	84	67,900 mi
Structure: body	77	80,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	77	86,000 mi
Steering	67	94,696 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	65	15,000 mi
Air bags	59	107,000 mi
Seat belts	58	91,000 mi
Service brakes	53	102,420 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	51	44,000 mi
Exterior lighting	50	90,237 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	34	94,389 mi
Structure	29	49,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	23	49,600 mi
Visibility: windshield	23	8,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	22	63,088 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	19	80,000 mi
Suspension	14	90,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	12	30,332 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	11	97,000 mi
Seats	11	75,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	11	32,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	10	16,800 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	10	73,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	9	39,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	7	20,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	7	39,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	6	5,400 mi
Visibility	6	30,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	6	93,000 mi
Interior lighting	5	39,000 mi
Tires	5	79,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	5	25,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	5	53,879 mi
Wheels	5	101,608 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	4	21,128 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	4	48,250 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert	3	7,000 mi
Equipment	3	37,700 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	3	79,286 mi
Air bags: side/window	2	16,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	2	85,900 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	2	3,089 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	3,089 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	2	3,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	2	148,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	2	3,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	2	48,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	2	5,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	21,128 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	60,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	22,100 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	103,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	26,850 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	12,254 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	36,120 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	100,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	71,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	2,200 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater	1	80,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	60,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	30 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	42,638 mi
Fuel system, other	1	2,555 mi
Parking brake	1	62,139 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable	1	10,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	70,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	673 mi
Power train: driveline	1	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	673 mi
Seat belts: front	1	180,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	180,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	1	148,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	1	22,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	1	15,771 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	3,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	28,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	1,838 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	3,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments	1	10,000 mi
Tires: valve	1	80,000 mi
Traction control system	1	98,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	2,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	1	100,000 mi

The 2005 model has 338 times as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.