2006 Jeep Commander electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 14V438000Jul 21, 2014649,353 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

  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.

  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.

  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 13V175000May 7, 2013295,345 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

  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.

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

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Jan 12, 2026PABrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   My jeep will shut off unexpectedly, it will do a up and down idle increase and decrease while at a idle the abs will lock up my wheel tight to where itll drag while trying to move forward. The 4x4 low will not engage at all says service 4x4

   NHTSA complaint #11710463 · source
2. Filed Oct 17, 2025200,000 miMIElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH in a parking lot the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated the failure was intermittent but a recurring failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds. The contact stated that the 12-Volt battery had been replaced approximately 2 years ago due to battery drainage issues. The contact stated that the failure with the…

   NHTSA complaint #11694039 · source
3. Filed Sep 15, 2025TXElectrical SystemSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Power Train. The (TCM/PCM/TECM) Chrysler is recalling 24, 461 Jeep Commander vehicles equipped with 407 V8 engines. Th powertrain control module (PCM) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. This could cause a crash without warning. ( My Jeep turns on, but it is not able to be moved, it is stalled indefinitely). I asked the dealer @Rockwall Dodge, Rockwall TX to check the PCM/TCM/TECM. They refused. Said they were…

   NHTSA complaint #11687370 · source
4. Filed Apr 22, 2025INBrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Abs, traction control, and another light come on and goes off intermittent. While reversing feels like brakes are locking up. Transmission shifts different intermittently. I have seen that there is recalls for other 06 commanders that reflect the issues I am having.

   NHTSA complaint #11656154 · source
5. Filed Feb 4, 2025GAElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle randomly saying transmission over temp. Vehicle may or may not crank upon turning key Vehicle downshifts to second gear while driving and has caused me to run off the road/slam on brakes to stop Vehicle resets itself to where Jeep dealership cannot even trace wiring harness for shorts or check to see if transmission control module works properly after having my commander from August to December. Suspect faulty Transmission control module/short due to poorly designed…

   NHTSA complaint #11640684 · source
6. Filed Oct 20, 2024WAElectrical SystemSeats & Seat Belts

   There are 2 issues I am reporting. 1.) The passenger front seat belt tensioner does not allow you to buckle the seat belt. 2.) The vehicle will go into limp mode and shift into 3 gear. I disconnect the battery and wait about 15 seconds and the problem is magically resolved.

   NHTSA complaint #11620866 · source
7. Filed Feb 26, 2024153,468 miKYElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the dealer had performed the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System) on the vehicle; however, after the repair, the key fob and the radio became inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the ignition switch was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer referred the contact to an independent technician for the reprogramming of the key Fob. The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11574055 · source
8. Filed Mar 6, 2023158,000 miFLTowedElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the radio would make an abnormal ticking sound while starting the vehicle with the ignition key. The contact also stated that the vehicle also had lost motive power and stalled while accelerating from a complete stop. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times. The contact stated while driving above 40 MPH uphill with his 8 months pregnant wife sitting in the front passenger’s seat, the vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11510350 · source
9. Filed Jun 23, 2021MIElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   Ignition switch recall which was issued on my jeep commander was addressed and ultimately an appointment was made upon availability. However, since the recall, the jeep will not function normally upon initial start up attempt progressively into more attempts thereafter. Connection between key switch and cylinder not responding to connection, lack thereof. This occurred at first seldom to more and more random periodic "no signal, no start". Recalls are supposed to fix the…

   NHTSA complaint #11421974 · source
10. Filed Apr 9, 2021TXElectrical System

    The check engine light comes on after starting the shifter stays in 3rd and will not shift in drive just 3rd gear leaving me to only drive in 3rd. Also it won't start faulty start several times prior the check engine light coming on.

    NHTSA complaint #11407226 · source
11. Filed Mar 6, 2021174,100 miKYElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

    My vehicle died in the middle of me driving without warning. I was on a main road turning into a mcdonald's when my car died. I was going about 20 when my car died. My steering locked up, couldn't brake or accelerate, and had to pull over and turn my car off to and back on to get it running again. Once i got my car started again the idle kept pulsating above one thousand rpm and would have to keep it in neutral at a stop so it would lurk forward.

    NHTSA complaint #11399505 · source
12. Filed Mar 2, 2021142,678 miGAElectrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the imposable fuel volume signal received message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and took the vehicle to gwinnett chrysler dodge jeep ram (5054 ga-78, stone mountain, ga 30087) where the recall was serviced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer had not been…

    NHTSA complaint #11398778 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology