CarComplaints.com Notes: Whenever a new product is introduced, there's bound to be some problems. And man oh man, does the 2006 Commander have some problems.
It's the plight of the 1st-generation adopter: you get the newest and shiniest in exchange for a handful of issues that get ironed out in future versions. But what happens when that handful of issues becomes a bucketload? The 2006 Commander has quality control issues like the door handles breaking off and the sunroof leaking. But what's truly worrisome is the electrical problems like the vehicle shutting down unexpectedly, gauges going crazy or the cruise control having a mind of its own.
Bottom line: if you want a Jeep Commander, you're better off looking at a later model year.
While I am driving on the highway, my 2006 Jeep Commander will suddenly give the message 'park assist needs servicing'. Next, the car will go in all gears PRND and stall, several times I have had to pull over and put the car in park, put it back in drive and then proceed. On 3 occasions, when I put it in park and back in drive, the Jeep did not move; finally, it shook violently then I was able to proceed. So far, the dealer and my mechanic have not been able to pin point the problem. So, I am trying to find a solution online so that I can inform them.
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While I am driving on the highway, my 2006 Jeep Commander will suddenly give the message 'park assist needs servicing'. Next, the car will go in all gears PRND and stall, several times I have had to pull over and put the car in park, put it back in drive and then proceed. On 3 occasions, when I put it in park and back in drive, the Jeep did not move; finally, it shook violently then I was able to proceed. So far, the dealer and my mechanic have not been able to pin point the problem. So, I am trying to find a solution online so that I can inform them.
- qkas704, Park Forest, IL, US