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2006 Jeep Commander repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 66 repairs.
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2006 Jeep Commander repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Jeep Commander

Engine not specified

Jeep Commander in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

US $39
replace water pump 
Jeep in Maryland, United States
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008

20000 mi
Transmission entered LIMP mode and would not come out. Had to order shifter kit from MFG and would not be in for a few weeks. Trans is out of LIMP mode and running ok. To me this vehicle has never shifted correctly. 

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2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV

330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Jeep Commander in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
Nov 2013

139660 mi

C $100
Replace waterpump 
Dec 2013

140740 mi

C $200
Replaced power steering hose and pump 
Jan 2014

141140 mi

C $600
Transmission solenoid pack replaced. Stuck on limp mode 
Oct 2014

145700 mi

C $200
Replaced wheel hub.noisy 
Jeep Commander in California, United States
Mar 2014 - Sep 2016
Apr 2014

190000 mi
Replace rack ,and pinion. Under warranty from Dec 2013. 
Jeep Commander in Alaska, United States
Feb 2007 - Jun 2007
Jan 2007

5600 mi
Wiper washer fluid leaked from the interior routing thru the roof support column (driver's side). Warranty repair. 
Jeep Commander in Washington, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

130000 mi

US $400
Starter failed inconsistently 
Jeep Commander in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2010 - Mar 2011
May 2010

52700 mi

C $350
Water pump leaking was getting progressively worse. Replaced pump. 
Jeep Commander in Arizona, United States
Jan 2007 - Jan 2017
Dec 2007

3000 mi
Power windows would not automatically go back up. 
Jan 2008

3000 mi
Rear seat stuck in folded down position, new seat back ordered. 
Feb 2008

3000 mi
Follow up to seat back issue. 
Oct 2008

9000 mi
Had to repair a skid plate damaged during an oil change. 
Sep 2011

22000 mi

US $200
Air bag warning light malfunction. Reset computer ($200 labor cost). 
Jan 2017

39000 mi

US $300
Sunroof leaks into interior causing electrical problems 
Jeep Commander in California, United States
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Jeep Commander in Illinois, United States
Oct 2008 - Jun 2012
Nov 2008

44000 mi
Car stalls while driving or at idle. Dealer reflashed, then replaced PCM, FCM, crank sensor, and now WCM tomorrow. Still not running. 
Mar 2012

83000 mi

US $800
Transmission filter failed. TSB exists for the problem. Dealer split the costs Wheel bearing leaking Needed new thermostat 
Jeep Commander in Texas, United States
May 2017 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018

139000 mi

US $1200
Valve seat dropped, destroyed piston and head, total rebuild 

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2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jeep Commander in Alabama, United States
Jan 2007 - Jan 2020
May 2015

98000 mi

US $80
Rear driver side shock leaking large amount of oil. Shock worn out, replaced both rear shocks. 
Nov 2016

110400 mi

US $120
Water pump seal/bearing failed. Replaced water pump. Also replaced somewhat noisy fan clutch, hoses (preventive), and coolant. 
Oct 2019

136577 mi

US $600
Head gasket failed. Replaced one cylinder head and gasket. 
Jeep Commander in Puebla, Mexico
- Nov 2006
Oct 2006

930 mi
Purchase date. Compass repair. Windshield noise repair 
Nov 2006

2480 mi
Windshield noise repair. 

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2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Jeep Commander in Rhode Island, United States
Sep 2009 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013

153400 mi

US $500
I replaced the entire front end (tie rod ends, upper and lower control arms, sway bars, struts) 
Jeep Commander in Washington, United States
Aug 2010 - Dec 2011
Dec 2010

84000 mi

US $75
Transmission replaced, would have been $2,500 without extended warranty. It stopped shifting properly and would just pick a random gear. 
Dec 2011

92000 mi

US $75
Dash lights and fog lamps flickered Exhaust leak at manifold 
Jeep Commander in Arkansas, United States
Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
Sep 2012

39000 mi

US $150
Replace fan assembly 
Jan 2013

US $15
Replace fan blower resistor. 3rd time 
Jeep Commander in Washington, United States
Sep 2008 - Dec 2010
Sep 2008

30000 mi
Car stalled. transmission shifted into high gear from stop. Check engine light came on. Car ecu reprogrammed. 
Jan 2009

20000 mi
check engine light came on after sitting for 2 weeks. Dealer says loose gas cap 
May 2009

22000 mi
Transmission rear seal replaced under warranty. Transmission fluid replaced. 
Oct 2009

31000 mi
Interior drivers door handle cames loose. Door would not latch 
Dec 2010

43000 mi
Transmission line developed a leak. Dealer wanted $650. We elected to get rid of the truck since we didn't really trust it. 
Jeep Commander in Ontario, Canada
May 2012 - Sep 2012
Jun 2012

55800 mi
Interior fan blower is intermittently noisy. Bearing has expired. 
Jeep Commander in New Jersey, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

17869 mi
Ambient temp sensor reading low. Dealer performed a battery disconnect. Tmp then read fine. 
Mar 2008

26001 mi
Large amount of water was leaking into both front pillars. Sunroof drains were leaking into the roof panal. Dealer did some sort of repair of the drains. Left the inside of the car soaking wet. 
Apr 2008

27000 mi
Rear windshield washer was inoperative. Dealer did not think the hose was kinked. Had to drop the head liner to relieve the kink in the hose. 
May 2008

31000 mi
Sunroof had trouble closing when tilted open. 
Jun 2008

31358 mi
Water is pooling on the sill plate. They removed the door panel to reseal moisture barrier. 
Oct 2008

35483 mi
Sunroof was not closing properly. The glass was out of adjustment. The dealer adjusted the glass and also had to do a software update 
Nov 2008

36177 mi
water leaking into vehicle again. created a moldy and musty smell. Caperts were wet and moldy. They were replaced throughout the car. 
Dec 2008

36791 mi
trim around the sunroof was loose and rattling. Sunroof molding clips were broken. They were replaced a month later. 
Jun 2009

44456 mi
There was a leak in the sunroof. The rear hoses were clogged or damaged. It was replaced. This has been a reoccurring problem.  Water leaking again into car. 
Jeep Commander in Colorado, United States
Mar 2007 - Apr 2011
Aug 2007

11000 mi
Service 4wd System light came on 

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2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jeep Commander in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Sep 2017
Apr 2016

189300 mi

US $167
Mother board failed, key would not read, car was trying to shut down. 
Aug 2016

196000 mi

US $277
Original radiator cracked, new one installed. 
Nov 2016

202000 mi

US $1300
replaced one tie-rod. Oil pan gasket leak. 
Sep 2017

224000 mi

US $2498
rear axle seal leaking. 

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2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Jeep Commander in New York, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

168744 mi

US $1667
Defective PRNDL transmission Bezel gear replaced with new part. The defective transmission part affected upshifting the vehicle in normal acceleration in that occasionally it took longer than normal to upshift with the automatic transmission. O2 sensor defective and replaced. 
Jun 2018

171000 mi

US $50
Diagnosed anti-freeze leak into the engine cylinder head cylinder #2. No parts replaced. Engine was overheating as a result. Coolant tank was empty. Added Bar's Leaks HG-1 Coolant Anti-Freeze and Head Gasket Repair liquid repair. 

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2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Jeep Commander in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2011 - Sep 2013
Mar 2011

76000 mi

US $500
sun roof leaks, dash lights dont work,  transmission shifts poorly 
Jeep Commander in Illinois, United States
Nov 2010 - May 2013
Apr 2012

87800 mi
Water pump 
Jeep Commander in New York, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Sep 2012

27000 mi

US $160
Air Blower sometimes didn't work at lower speeds. Some resistor burned out. Part not available, needed to wait till next day for repair. Part was NOT covered by extended warranty (which has been sold to me as bumper to bumper coverage) 
May 2016

38000 mi

US $140
A/C was not working anymore. They recharged it and put in a dye in case there is a leak in the A/C system. 
Dec 2016

42000 mi

US $70
Air Valve in one of the rims was was broken, causing a flat tire 

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