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Jeep Commander repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (8%)

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Jeep Commander transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV

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

121000 mi

US $456
Repaired 4X4 motor (puts it into low four wheel drive) 

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2007 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV

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

60140 mi had to replace transmission cooling lines flex hose had a crack in it consequently a leak developed 

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2007 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV

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

23350 mi Vehicle would not exceed 30 mph. Checked and replaced gear selector. PRNDL BEZ 21030407. Covered by Warranty. 

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2006 Jeep Commander

Engine not specified

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

139480 mi

C $600
Transmission solenoid pack replaced. Stuck on limp mode 
83000 mi

US $800
Transmission filter failed. TSB exists for the problem. Dealer split the costs 

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2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV

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

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

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

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. 

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2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV

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

76000 mi

US $500
transmission shifts poorly 

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Jeep Commander Transmission Problems

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