2006 Jeep Commander Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 295 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Jeep Commander, 18% of all 1,635 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 6 Commander model years. These complaints report 11 crashes, 3 fires, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 295
- 18% of 1,635
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 80,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Jeep Commander transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 23, 2006, latest Jan 12, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Jeep Commander
- NHTSA 08V203000May 6, 2008Transmission & Powertrain24,461 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Chrysler is recalling 24,461 my 2006 jeep commander vehicles equipped with 4.7l v8 engines. The powertrain control module (PCM) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.
Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the PCM software in all 4.7l engine equipped my 2006 jeep commanders built prior to january 11, 2006. The recall began on may 19, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Commander model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Jeep Commander have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 295 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Jeep Commander, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 11 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
- Which Jeep Commander year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2006 Jeep Commander has the most transmission complaints (295), compared with 295 for the 2006.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Jeep Commander?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Jeep Commander concerns the transmission: 08V203000.