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2006 Jeep Commander Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 3.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
1,635Complaints
6Recalls
70Crashes
12Fires
51Injured
3Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (40.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Electrical System complaints here are 3.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System659 · 40.3%RecalledRecall 14V438000
Power Train220 · 13.5%RecalledRecall 13V175000 · Recall 08V203000
Engine203 · 12.4%Investigation closedEA07007 → recall 08V203000 · DP06002
Engine And Engine Cooling173 · 10.6%Investigation closedEA07007 → recall 08V203000 · DP06002
Structure:body:door84 · 5.1%No official action
Vehicle Speed Control77 · 4.7%Investigation closedDP06002

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM659 · 40.3%
POWER TRAIN220 · 13.5%
ENGINE203 · 12.4%
Unspecified / other87 · 5.3%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR84 · 5.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL77 · 4.7%
STRUCTURE:BODY77 · 4.7%
STEERING67 · 4.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE65 · 4%

Percentages are the share of the 1,635 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Electrical System:ignition:switch

NHTSA campaign 14V438000 · 2014 · reported 07/21/2014

If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)

NHTSA campaign 13V175000 · 2013 · reported 05/07/2013

If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension

NHTSA campaign 09E039000 · 2009 · reported 06/19/2009

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 08V203000 · 2008 · reported 05/06/2008

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:rear/other

NHTSA campaign 06V037000 · 2006 · reported 02/09/2006

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE THIRD ROW OCCUPANT WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

NHTSA campaign 07V434000 · 2007 · reported 09/14/2007

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE STALLS.”NHTSA complaint 10190785 — filed 05/15/2007 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“WE OWN A 2006 JEEP COMMANDER WHICH WAS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS, AIR CONDITIONING, INTERIOR, AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLASHED OFF AND…”NHTSA complaint 10190488 — filed 05/11/2007 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE DRIVING AT 10, 25, AND 70 MPH THE VEHICLE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10189110 — filed 04/27/2007 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jeep Commander?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 659 of 1,635 NHTSA complaints (40.3%), followed by power train (220), engine (203), engine and engine cooling (173). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2006 Jeep Commander have?

1,635 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 70 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, and 51 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.

Does the 2006 Jeep Commander have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V438000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2006 Jeep Commander's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.