2006 Jeep Commander Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 687 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2006 Jeep Commander, 42% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,250 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (14% of reports).
- 687electrical system complaints
- 85,250median miles at failure
- 24mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 95 of 687 complaints (14%)
- Instrument panel: mentioned in 67 of 687 complaints (10%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 41 of 687 complaints (6%)
- Included electrical: mentioned in 36 of 687 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 460 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 687 complaints, 24 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 11 an injury.
Jeep Commander electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 18 | 40% | 70,100 |
| 2009 Commander | 21 | 46% | 87,000 |
| 2008 Commander | 201 | 62% | 84,500 |
| 2007 Commander | 371 | 53% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Commander | 687 | 42% | 85,250 |
| 2005 Commander | 2 | 50% | 130,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system; power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Jeep Commanders have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 687 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2006 Jeep Commander (42% of the 1,635 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Jeep Commander electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,250 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2006 Jeep Commander?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 95 of 687 complaints, followed by “instrument panel” (67).
Other 2006 Jeep Commander problems
See all 2006 Jeep Commander problems or electrical system problems across all Commander years.