2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2, and owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
147 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 54,006 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 36 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 15, 2019 · Electrical system
“Engine stalls at speeds above 60 MPH. This happens while driving on the freeways and has happened several times in the last week.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2018 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Jeep Commander (Commander 2WD, Commander 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 17–18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.7/4.7/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Checking a specific 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2
How do I know if my 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.