2006 Jeep Commander electrical system problems
687 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Jeep Commander — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Jan 12, 2026
“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…”
filed Oct 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their…Campaign 14V438000 · Jul 21, 2014
- A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the…Campaign 13V175000 · May 7, 2013
Related service bulletins
Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2022Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2022KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Commander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 18 | 40% |
| 2009 Commander | 20 | 44% |
| 2008 Commander | 200 | 62% |
| 2007 Commander | 370 | 53% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Jeep Commander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.