2006 Jeep Commander 4X2

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2006 Jeep Commander 4X2
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:40:04.959Z

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.

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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%

46% of complaints: electrical system — 67 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing software and switch.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20150715

Also filed under AIR BAGS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24%

24% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH

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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, 20080221

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, 20070613

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20090306

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 16 distinct reports on file, most 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, 20171227

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, 20120330

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20060713 — DP (closed 20070103)

PETITION RE: UNINTENDED ACCELERATION

I 20070212 — PE (closed 20070427)

ENGINE STALL

I 20070427 — EA (closed 20080507)

ENGINE STALLING

I 20140616 — PE (closed 20141223)

Air Bag Non-deployment

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (67 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (36 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.