There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2, but owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 67 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 36 | |
| Power Train | 22 | |
| Structure | 16 | |
| Engine | 11 | |
| Seat Belts | 7 | |
| Visibility | 7 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 7 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 12
- Structure › Body — 7
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 6
- Structure › Body › Door — 5
- Visibility › Windshield — 4
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 4
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 3
- Electrical System › Ignition › Switch — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 100,000 miles · reported Apr 15, 2019
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 is messed up we think. My car is currently at jeep dealer in cerritos, ca for 2 days now and no one can tell me what wrong.
Power Train · at 137,694 miles · reported Oct 17, 2018
Engine stalls at speeds above 60 MPH. This happens while driving on the freeways and has happened several times in the last week.
Structure · at 60,000 miles · reported Jul 1, 2018
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 has damaged the instrument panel and headlight controls which causes them to shut off while operating the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 45,000 miles · reported Dec 27, 2017
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. Then around 50,000 miles the brakes 'felt different' when braking and it felt to hard to press down on the pedal to stop the vehicle. The brake pedal felt hard as a rock then the ABS warning lights came on and after a diagnosis I was told that it had to be replaced. Whenever we went through a puddle of water on a turn the jeeps steering would lock up and just kept moving forward & not…
Structure · at 135,000 miles · reported Sep 14, 2017
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 manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Later, the rear driver and passenger door handles also fractured. The failures were not repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (Electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Parts…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (67 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (36). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,000 miles.
Are Jeep recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jeep dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.