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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
14%of 147 total for the year
Median mileage
62,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2, 14% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10490507, filed 2012-12, 130,000 miles

“I was driving my 2006 Jeep commander out a parking lot and it lost complete power. It started stalling and I took the vehicle to a chrysler dealership and they say I have to pay to have the PCM updated and that affected the electronic shift module. I did some research after speaking with them and it seems to be a problem on this type of vehicle and even a recall (#08v20300).”

NHTSA complaint #10278156, filed 2009-07, 23,100 miles

“My 2006 Jeep comannder is experiencing problems listed by many owners, delayed tranmission engagement, warning lights flashing on & off, won't start. It has stalled once. I have checked my VIN # for recalls and it's not on any list. I am afraid to drive my vehicle and have no other tranportation. The dealer I contacted has not heard about the flashing light problem and has not got back to me after giving him my VIN #. …”

NHTSA complaint #10390268, filed 2011-03, 75,000 miles

“My car cut out at 65 MPH in heavy traffic. I lost my power brakes and steering. Additionally I lost my airbags. This is the 12th time this has occurred. I called Jeep and asked for a loaner or rental till this is resolved because there is no fix and they said they would not. I have nothing on my key ring that could have caused this problem and my knee is 8 inches from the ignition so I know I did not bump it with my knee. Jeep will not work with me and state it is safe to drive and I should be careful and try not to hit any bumps.”

NHTSA complaint #10639371, filed 2014-09, 89,900 miles

“I think it was around april 20th, I would have to check the date for sure..we were driving down the interstate doing about 70 MPH and the veh started losing power.. It made a terrible noise , sounded if you were on the side of the highway and it was vibrating terrible. It has a terrible smell too it and lost total power and had to pull over. My husband got out and looked and there was oil pouring out of the rear end. The car would hardly move at all. We had it towed to the dealership and they advised the the rear differential went out. …”

NHTSA complaint #10524631, filed 2013-07, 62,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20062014%

Other parts of the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2

Electrical system
66 complaints
Engine cooling
36 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
7 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology