CarComplaints.com Notes: Whenever a new product is introduced, there's bound to be some problems. And man oh man, does the 2006 Commander have some problems.
It's the plight of the 1st-generation adopter: you get the newest and shiniest in exchange for a handful of issues that get ironed out in future versions. But what happens when that handful of issues becomes a bucketload? The 2006 Commander has quality control issues like the door handles breaking off and the sunroof leaking. But what's truly worrisome is the electrical problems like the vehicle shutting down unexpectedly, gauges going crazy or the cruise control having a mind of its own.
Bottom line: if you want a Jeep Commander, you're better off looking at a later model year.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
18 / 1
Average Mileage:
82,259 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving at 55-65 MPH, several unknown warning lights were illuminated and the vehicle lost electrical power temporarily. The contact stated that he veered to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the failure could not be replicated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly and the vehicle would stall while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle would go into limp mode and would not shift out of third gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently. The contact also stated that the transmission was shifting hard. The contact stated that the warning message "Passenger Air Bag Off" and the front passenger air bag warning light would illuminate when a lightweight passenger sat in the front passenger-€™s seat. The dealer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under unknown recalls because the VIN was not included. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Was driving down the road @ 40 mph & my horn started sounding non stop & kept draining my battery. Turns out it is a faulty clock spring, & my vehicle only has 51K. The part to fix is retailed over $800 & you cannot get ahold of one because they are on national back order. Was told Chrysler will not do a recall because this vehicle is over 10 years old, but it only has 51K & this has been recalled on other Jeep/Chrysler models. Since it is hooked to my airbag, this should be a safety issue, but Chrysler does not see it that way. Will never by another Jeep because of this.
- Aurora, CO, USA
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The door handles have completely disentegrated an the windows no longer operate. The seat belts work intermittently and the door locks unlock an lock at random. The engine starts an stops on it's own. This vehicle was my dream vehicle but now I feel totally endangered by the lack of care and design by Jeep. I feel it is a ticking time bomb ready to cause danger at some point to me or my family
I just purchased this 2006 Jeep Commander and noticed after purchase the airbag indicator light came on. Read later this is a common problem. Did manufacturer ever put out a recall for this" is this a sensor issue"
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving various speeds, the driver side air bag indicator illuminated without warning. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,721.
I was in an accident and the airbags did not deploy. I was in town traveling about 30-35 mph, the car I was following switched lanes and I hit a car that was completely stopped. The airbag warning light had been going on and off for about 6 months. I didn't think too much of it because it is not the only warning light that sometimes does that. I figured the electronics probably didn;T like all the water that pours into the frame and onto the drivers floor.
We have replaced the fuel pump 3 times. This last time it still does not start. The fuel pump is getting power, we traced the power all the way back to the fuel pump and it is getting power but it is not kicking on. We have been searching for wiring diagrams to trace the lines but no avail. If we get it to run if it gets shut off we cannot get it to restart sometimes for days. We have disconnected the battery at times and it will start for a time or two but it goes back to not starting again. With the air bag, the airbag light has come on in the dash and does not go out.
We have a 2006 Jeep Commander and it sometimes jerks back and forth while driving sometimes it even shifts into neutral and then back to drive the power steering works only part of the time and the airbag system says its off all the time and it will shut off while driving sometimes too really frustrated with this vehicle its a disaster and waiting to happen
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (air bags); however, the part was not available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning light and the electrical system were illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect....updated 09/14/16
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While attempting to make a turn at 30 mph, a thumping sound was heard and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clockspring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,400.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving at 5 mph, while making a right turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact crashed into to a brick wall. The crash was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. Medical attention was not required. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 138,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the crash scene to an auto body repair center for body repair and replacement of the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving 30 mph, the check engine, oil change, air bag, and check pressure warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag check pressure and oil change warning lights illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 151,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. In addition, the driver and passenger seat belts failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the seat belts needed to be replaced, but the air bag failure was undetermined. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owned a 2006 Jeep Commander. While driving approximately 45 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement driveway wall, which caused significant damage to the front end of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the head, chest, and leg that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000....updated 02/19/16
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- Logan, UT, USA