Problems with 2006 Jeep Commander ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to start. the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the ignition switch was replaced, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000. the vin was not available.

I was driving on the express way do 70 mph and we hit a bump and the jeep lost all power. it shut right off. thank fully we were in the outside lane and could get pulled over. the check engine light came on. once we got pulled over we shut the key off and started it back up and it was fine. but the check engine light stayed on.there has been a recall on the ignition switch since june of 2014 and the dealership keeps telling me they don't have the parts. this is my only vehicle and i have a child and do not want to drive it now. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact stated that while parked, the vehicle was started and suddenly shut off. the contact stated that the key was unrecognized and the bad key warning message would illuminate. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn causing the contact to crash into a pole. the contact did not specified if a police report was filed or if any injuries were sustained. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure yet. updated 5/29/15*cn updated 7/7/2015 *js

This problem happens randomly. all dash lights come on and off, speedometer and tach goes to zero and air bag, abs and stabillty control warning comes on and stays lit till i restart engine and multiple error codes. it seems to be getting worse. called dealer and they said they do not have he parts to fix the recall as of yet.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

My jeep acts as if i turned the ignition off while going down the road. today it did it again going down the highway at 65-70 mph. i have no additional keys on the key chain. my seat is slid back and there was no contact with my knee and the ignition switch. i have a 2006 jeep commander and have complained about this since 2007. there is a current recall (p41 / nhtsa 14v-438), that i was finally notified about by my dealer a year ago but there are still no parts available to fix the problem. how long should a known safety issue be allowed to go on without a fix. should we wait for someone to get into an accident and die? *tr

2006 jeep commander. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. *smd the dealer informed the consumer the parts were not available. *jb

2006 jeep commander. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer received the letter last summer. however, the letter stated the parts were not available and she would be contacted when the parts arrived. the consumer never heard back from chrysler. *jb the consumer stated at the time her daughter was involved in an accident, they were unaware of the ignition recall. even though the vehicle was fixed, it continued to stall. updated 09/23/15.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commamder. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would randomly shut off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch and lock cylinder, but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch and the win module were both faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 106,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. while driving various speeds, the vehicle shook and stalled. the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. the contact took the vehicle to the manufacturer who diagnosed that the ptm needed to be updated and/or replaced. the contact stated that nhtsa action number: ea07007 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train) directly related to the failure associated with the vehicle. the dealer informed the contact that the nhtsa campaign number: 08v203000 (power train) for the year, make, model, and failure were similar because the investigation involved the 4.7l v-8 engine. the contact's vehicle was equipped with a 5.7l v-8 engine. the manufacturer was unable to provide a recall repair. the manufacturer opened a case on the contact's behalf regarding the vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

I have two of these 2006 commanders which are driven by my two daughters. i received the recall notice for the ignition switch months ago but it said that parts are not available, which is apparently still the case. how long are my girls supposed to drive these vehicles in this condition? will these parts ever be available? i sold a previous jeep to buy this one because the old one, as i found out after i purchased it, was susceptible to gas tank explosion. and now this. will chrysler ever be forced to remedy this situation? or will they be allowed to wait until several more people die from their lack of attentiveness to this problem? *tr

While driving the car shut off. no speed or power steering. this occurred on a busy road and a crash was avoided. i have called chrysler and was told the recall parts are still unavailable. *tr

Vehicle loses ignition power when driving at various speeds. dash cluster warning lights flash multiple times. speedometer, tachometer, fuel, temp gauges fall to zero point. steering becomes difficult/inoperable. vehicle will sometimes regain power. recall related to ignition switch has been open since september 3, 2014. manufacturer has not issued any solution/remedy. manufacturer has suggested "removing extra keys/keychains from ignition key and avoid bumping the ignition key with knees." this is not a remedy. the problem still occurs. this is dangerous. recall is incomplete. nhtsa recall number: 14v-438 manufacturer recall number: p41

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. while operating the vehicle, the light switch malfunctioned and caused the headlights to intermittently shut off. the driver had to hold the light switch to allow the light to remain illuminated. when touching the ignition key, the driver would receive an electrical shock while operating the vehicle. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and all lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. however, the failure recurred and the contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled. as a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. no injuries were sustained. a police report was filed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the contact was unsure about what needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the failure mileage was 156,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral without warning. the contact powered the vehicle off and back on; however, the failure persisted. the failure recurred on several occasions when the vehicle was started as well as while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v438000 (electrical system) and 13v175000 (electrical system, power train), however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 1/15/16*cn several transmission components were replaced. finally, after many transmission failures, the entire transmission was replaced. however, the consumer continued to experience problems. updated 01/25/16.*jb

See doc i had to replace engiine and now the company that did might responsible for it as well need a attorney or a bbb for help

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. when she inserted the ignition key into the ignition switch and turned it, the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

The car went into a neutral position while driving. it has done it about 5 or 6 time in the past couple of months while going down the road. it will switch to neutral and the squares will go around each gear. i had the recall to update programming in the box under the shifter. but apparently jeep has no record and the dealership (which switched hands since it was done) has no record of this being done. the recall was done in 2011. they do have a case number for my incident. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000(electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle completely shut off and all the interior warning indicators illuminated. the failure recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 68,481. the vin was unavailable.

My jeep commander started having trouble skipping. there was a recall on the control module and the fix determined by chrysler was to re-program it. i took it in to have the recall performed and the transmission check afterwards. when i arrived to pick it up, the dealership said the technician was out sick so all they could do was the recall. the car drove worse after i started home and failed to get transition between gears. i was forced to stop at the closest transmission shop. their certified technician diagnosed that the transmission was bad. so, i had them they replaced it. when they went to test drive it, apparently the new transmission also failed due to the control module. they took it to the dealership and had a new control module installed. after repairing the new transmission, i was charged $4000. whatever the recall "fix" for the control module was, it clearly was the cause for the transmission's destruction. the other recall for the ignition could not be done because chrysler has no manufactured part to fix it. i sold the commander the next day. i needed reliable transportation. the consumer stated she started having problems with the starter. updated 04/06/15

While sitting at a traffic light, most or all of the warning lights came on, wipers came on, horn started honking and the engine stalled. the horn continued to honk, the wipers to operate as if i had turned them on, which i had not. once i was able to restart the engine, the incident stopped and operated fine until the next occurrence. the second and third time this same thing happened; i was driving on an interstate, somewhere between 60 and 70mph, and all the above random things happened again, although the engine did not stall. the fourth time i was driving in suburban traffic and stopped at a light, all the same things happened and the engine did stall. i was not able to stop the horn from blaring, nor shut off the high beams this time, even after the engine was stopped and the key was withdrawn. i had to disconnect the battery cable to shut off the horn and lights. once i reconnected the battery, about an hour later, all was fine again. these 4 occurrences happened over the last ~2 months at random times in various traffic and weather conditions. it's frightening to think that i may be on an interstate in heavy traffic, and the engine stalls! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle lost power. in addition, the contact stated that all warning lights on the instrument cluster panel illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the contact was unsure about what needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 106,000.

The first time was turning in store all dash lights and engine light on only had jeep week,then find out recall take to dodge ,chrysler they do not know how fix yet.next esp,bas and engine lights place i bought said bring monday they will check it then on way home it cuts off while moving manage stop.we hope all this covered by chrysler. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact experienced a failure related to the recall but the specifics were not available. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. djr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to inform the contact of when the part would become available. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. on several occasions, the vehicle stalled after it was started. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer actuator, nuid pump, and purge solenoid needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I received a safety recall notice in october that said i would receive another one for a defect that needed to be fixed concerning my ignition switch. i never received it and am still waiting so that i may take my car in and have it repaired. my car has on several occasions switched off and all the lights on my dash go on and off while i am driving it. you say this is a safety issue and i would like to have this matter taken care of. i would appreciate your attention to this matter and help. thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and various warning lights illuminated. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part for the recall was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. parts distribution disconnect.

My vehicle constantly stalls while slowing down to almost a stop or a stops. it happens almost every time now. when slowing down for a light while traffic is slowly moving my jeep stalls and i've almost been hit 5 times now. not good. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 3 mph, the vehicle stalled as the esp and the check engine warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was restarted however, the failure recurred on several occasions. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v428000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 10,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Can you tell me when chrysler will have parts for my vehicle that is on recall for ignition switch. i am still having problems with the vehicle cutting off while driving. i have the recall notification for some time now and waiting for them to notify me when i can have it repaired. i worry about the vehicle continuing to cut off at any time while driving and may cause an accident with the steering locking up. i enter the date above as today which is not the recall date only to complete this form. thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. while parked, the vehicle automatically went into reverse. also, the contact stated the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 158,757. ma 10/6 the consumer stated the while driving the vehicle would stall. when the vehicle was in park it would roll backwards. also, the air bag light would turn of and on, the dash lights would flash, and antilock on the dash turns on and off. when coming to a stop the vehicle would make a grinding noise. the vehicle was taking to the dealer who advised the vehicle could not be repaired. updated 3/28/2016*js updated 10/05/2015*cn

When trying to start the vehicle we may have to turn the key 40-50 times to actually get the vehicle to start! i have been to david stanley jeep dealer/shop in norman this morning they will not even looking at the jeep! i then drove to fowler jeep in okc and they think it is the starter they want me to leave it with them 4-5 days and they are not even sure that will fix the problem! i've called jeep customer care! they keep telling me that there is nothing that they can do until the part is made... but can't tell me how long will be until they get it made. the recall was made in june/july 2014 and it is december 16, 2014! so unbelievably frustrating!! as this is my family's only means of transportation! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.