Transmission Failure Problems of Jeep Commander

Jeep Commander owners have reported 8 problems related to transmission failure (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Commander based on all problems reported for the Commander.

1 Transmission Failure problem of the 2008 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 12/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shifted into limp mode and failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, on several occasions the transmission failed to remain in gear or shift correctly into the proper gears. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was corrected. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v175000 (power train). The failure mileage was 129,000.

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2 Transmission Failure problem of the 2006 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 01/26/2015

My Jeep Commander started having trouble skipping. There was a recall on the control module and the fix determined by Chrysler was to re-program it. I took it in to have the recall performed and the transmission check afterwards. When I arrived to pick it up, the dealership said the technician was out sick so all they could do was the recall. The car drove worse after I started home and failed to get transition between gears. I was forced to stop at the closest transmission shop. Their certified technician diagnosed that the transmission was bad. So, I had them they replaced it. When they went to test drive it, apparently the new transmission also failed due to the control module. They took it to the dealership and had a new control module installed. After repairing the new transmission, I was charged $4000. Whatever the recall "fix" for the control module was, it clearly was the cause for the transmission's destruction. The other recall for the ignition could not be done because Chrysler has no manufactured part to fix it. I sold the Commander the next day. I needed reliable transportation.

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3 Transmission Failure problem of the 2006 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 09/03/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle shifted into neutral. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the vehicle was brought into the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign number :13v175000 (electrical system, power train) but the remedy was not performed on the vehicle. In addition the contact stated that dealerships refused to do the repair. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). However the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ec.

4 Transmission Failure problem of the 2009 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 02/01/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the fwd warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the transmission failed to shift into the fwd low range. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions where the drive controller was reflashed each time. There was a recall associated with the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 13v175000 (electrical system , power train). The vehicle was not repaired because the remedy part was on a massive back order. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

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5 Transmission Failure problem of the 2006 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 08/13/2011

After having problems with dashboard lights going all on and off while driving two years ago, now my transmission has failed and the computer has gone out of the car. I have had ongoing issues with the air conditioning, and have replaced the module in the air conditioning to just have the issue re-appear a year later. The cruise control has gone out. And with heavy rains, I have leaking with my sunroof.

6 Transmission Failure problem of the 2006 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 12/19/2010

2006 Jeep Commander limited. Transmission failed at 87,000 miles. Without warning, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle downshifted to first gear at 60 mph (remember, this is an automatic) no acceleration control caused a slow down in an area where there are no shoulders to pull off on and nearly caused an accident. Could not get vehicle to move. Left family stranded in unfamiliar area. Two independent shops say it will take a transmission to remedy the problem. $3,500 dollars.

7 Transmission Failure problem of the 2006 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 06/10/2007

I won a 2006 Jeep Commander and had some major problems, most notiably transmission failures and stalling while driving. The problem had picked up. Jeep denied there was a problem. , but the dealership staff was seeing this alot. Last week I was driving with my family on a winding road in the mountains with a boat in tow and the vehicle stalled. Thankfully, I was able to pull to the side and not go over the edge. Then, today it happened again in traffic at 40 mph. I had to put in neutral while driving and restart. Please do something. The dealer would not help, and said it wa s Jeep's problem. The Jeep representative stated they do not have a problem with stalling.

8 Transmission Failure problem of the 2006 Jeep Commander

Failure Date: 02/22/2007

Jeep Commander with only 7,300 miles, and owned since sept 2006 has transmission failure. I have already been out of a car for 4 days, will be out of a car for another 7 at a minimum according to allen samuels Dodge (dealer in keller, TX). Will not help with rental car or loaner car.




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