2006 Jeep Commander 4X2
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 147
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
46% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 147 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 147 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
46% · 67 reportsMost commonly citing software and switch.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and crashed into a cement mailbox. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-15
Also filed under Air bags
Engine and engine cooling
24% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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During sept. '06, I informed Chrysler and a Chrysler dealership of a safety defect--stalling in traffic--with my 2006 Jeep commander limited . From sept. '06 to dec.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-21
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2. The contact stated that the vehicle stalls when driving at 5 MPH. The failure has occurred twice. While pulling out of a parking lot, the vehicle appeared as if it would stall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-13
Power train
15% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.
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I leased my 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 4.7 V8 in 2006. The vehicle began having problems the same day I brought it home. The vehicle stalls frequently and the electric system disables. The stalling occurs without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-06
Structure
11% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
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First annoyance was the inside door handle on the drivers side. It failed to open the door at around 45,000 miles. Then the rear passenger inside door handle just crumbled out of nowhere around 47,000 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-27
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and steering
The front and rear door handles cracked, and don't work. If my child or the driver needs to get out they cant. My local dealership in orlando Florida, wants me to pay $750 for each. This is crazy..... How can a handle cost that.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-30
Engine
7% · 11 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2006-07-13Defect petitionClosed 2007-01-03 Petition re: unintended acceleration
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2007-02-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-04-27 Engine stall
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2007-04-27Engineering analysisClosed 2008-05-07 Engine stalling
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2014-06-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-12-23 Air Bag Non-deployment
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 67 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 36 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.