2006 Jeep Commander 4x2 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2006 Jeep Commander 4x2 sits mid-pack among Commander 4x2 years: 217 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 217, with no recalls and 4 closed investigations.
Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 71 reports (33% of the total).
217
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
4
Investigations
7
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
6
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
What are the most common 2006 Jeep Commander 4x2 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 71 | 33% | new |
| Engine | 47 | 22% | new |
| Transmission | 22 | 10% | new |
| Body & Structure | 16 | 7% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 8 | 4% | new |
| Latches & Locks | 7 | 3% | new |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% | new |
| Lighting | 7 | 3% | new |
| Other | 6 | 3% | new |
| Brakes | 5 | 2% | new |
| Steering | 5 | 2% | new |
| Airbags | 5 | 2% | new |
| Speed Control | 3 | 1% | new |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | 1% | new |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | new |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | new |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 1 | 0% | new |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“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. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT…”
“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. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER…”
“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. THE STALLING ALSO OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING.…”
“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. JEEP SHOULD REPLACE THIS FAULTY ISSUE NOT ME, I PAID ENOUGH FOR THE…”
“THE WINDSHIELD OF MY 2006 JEEP COMMANDER LIMITED SEEMS TO BE VERY VULNERABLE TO CRACKS. I HAVE HAD 2 ROCKS HIT ME AND HAVE GOTTEN THEM REPAIRED WITHIN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE WINDSHIELD TO MAINTAIN; IS THIS A DESIGN FLAW?”
2006 Jeep Commander 4x2 — common questions
Is the 2006 Jeep Commander 4x2 reliable?
It is close to typical for the Commander 4x2: 217 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and 4 investigations on file.
What are the most common 2006 Commander 4x2 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (71 complaints), engine (47 complaints), transmission (22 complaints).
Does the 2006 Jeep Commander 4x2 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Jeep Commander 4x2.
Is the 2006 Jeep Commander 4x2 under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 4 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.