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2006 Jeep Commander 4X2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 147 owner complaints about the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints1475 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage60kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 has problems

147 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system662
Engine and engine cooling362
Power train201
Structure160
Engine110
Latches/locks/linkages70
Seat belts70
Exterior lighting60
Visibility60
14 other systems341

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

60kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 50 electrical system complaints. 74% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
17under 30k miles37under 100k miles13100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Commander 4X2 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Commander 4X2 median. How we score

'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PETITION RE: UNINTENDED ACCELERATIONDP06002 · closed Jan 3, 2007
    No recall
  2. ENGINE STALLINGEA07007 · closed May 7, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-203
  3. ENGINE STALLPE07009 · closed Apr 27, 2007
    No recall
  4. Air Bag Non-deploymentPE14017 · closed Dec 23, 2014
    Led to recall 14V-438
In owners' words

What Commander 4X2 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY CAR LEAKS DURING RAIN FROM THE SUNROOF TO THE BLUE HOSE DRAIN AND FLOODED MY CAR. WHICH MESSED UP THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SAYING IT'S OVER HEATING BUT IT'S NOT IT'S THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TELLING THE COMPUTER IN CAR THAT IT'S HOW WHEN ITS NOT AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION…
Complaint 11196586 · Apr 15, 2019 · 100,000 miles
THE SUNROOF DRAIN DESIGN WAS FAULTY. DURING RAINING WEATHER, THE SUNROOF DRAINS CANNOT HANDLE THE COLLECTED RAIN AND THE RAIN WILL OVERFLOW AND GO INTO THE CAR. THE RAIN THAT OVERFLOWS FALLS INTO THE FRONT PANEL AND HAS CAUSED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FAILURES AND SHORTAGES. MOST IMPORTANTLY THE WATER…
Complaint 11104961 · Jul 1, 2018 · 60,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (HOLLYWOOD CHRYSLER JEEP, FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, 954-399-598) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR PANELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…
Complaint 11023536 · Sep 14, 2017 · 135,000 miles

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