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2006 Jeep Commander: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Commander years.
One of the Jeep Commander years to avoid. All Commander years
1,782 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2006 Commander?The 2006 Jeep Commander has 1782 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.
Safety record for the 2006 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Jeep Commander vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Commander years only. How we score it
Is 2006 a good year for the Commander?
Across the 5 Commander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 45 (2010) to 1,782 (2006). With 1,782 complaints, the 2006 Commander sits above the model's median of 437.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2006 Commander
electrical system:ignition:switch
Campaign 14V438000This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Campaign 13V175000Chrysler 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 manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
suspension
Campaign 09E039000ROCK 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 INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 08V203000CHRYSLER 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 CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
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seat belts:rear/other
Campaign 06V037000ON 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 07V434000ON 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Commander. See the full Commander owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Commander listings typically run $5,900–$8,997 across 2006 to 2010 model years.
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