MYRModel Year Report

2006 Jeep Commander

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2006 Jeep Commander
BUILT 2026-08-02

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

Complaints per year, Jeep Commander Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1635 complaints 2006 2007: 695 complaints 2007 2008: 325 complaints 2008 2009: 45 complaints 2009 2010: 45 complaints 2010
2006: 1635 complaints
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YearComplaints
20054
20061635
2007695
2008325
200945
201045

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 40%

40% of complaints: electrical system — 659 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE REAR SEAT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181009

IN THE 5 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE 2006 JEEP COMMANDER IT HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING, STALLED WHILE PARKED. THIS HAPPENS AT NO SET FREQUENCY. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS DAILY, OTHER TIMES IT WILL GO FOR MONTHS AND NOT HAPPEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120319

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240226

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 220 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 203 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing engine power and then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after one attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230926

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 173 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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IN THE 5 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE 2006 JEEP COMMANDER IT HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING, STALLED WHILE PARKED. THIS HAPPENS AT NO SET FREQUENCY. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS DAILY, OTHER TIMES IT WILL GO FOR MONTHS AND NOT HAPPEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120319

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 84 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060313 — seat belts

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED RETRACTOR BRACKET EDGE ON THE THIRD ROW SEAT MAY CONTACT THE SEAT BELT DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BELT WEBBING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELTS FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED BELTS. IN ADDITION, AN INJECTED MOLDED COVER WILL BE ADDED TO THE RETRACTOR BRACKET ON BOTH THIRD ROW SEATING POSITION

Campaign 06V037000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060713 — DP (closed 20070103)

PETITION RE: UNINTENDED ACCELERATION

I 20070212 — PE (closed 20070427)

ENGINE STALL

I 20070427 — EA (closed 20080507)

ENGINE STALLING

R 20071022 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-85

Campaign 07V434000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080519 — power train

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 24,461 MY 2006 JEEP COMMANDER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L V8 ENGINES. THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER C

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE PCM SOFTWARE IN ALL 4.7L ENGINE EQUIPPED MY 2006 JEEP COMMANDERS BUILT PRIOR TO JANUARY 11, 2006. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-85

Campaign 08V203000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091015 — suspension

ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTE

Remedy: ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-98

Campaign 09E039000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

R 20130815 — electrical system, power train

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufa

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may c

Campaign 13V175000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140616 — PE (closed 20141223)

Air Bag Non-deployment

R 20151009 — electrical system

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015.

Campaign 14V438000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Jeep Commander — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (659 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (220 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (203 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V037000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V434000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V203000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E039000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V175000 (electrical system, power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V438000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Jeep Commander 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?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Commander have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.