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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%)

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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