2006 Jeep Commander Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2006 Jeep Commander, and owners have filed 1,635 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2006 Jeep Commander
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (electrical system)
This 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…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact…
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Electrical system and transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train)
Chrysler 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…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
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Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Chrysler 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.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the PCM software in all 4.7l engine equipped my 2006 jeep commanders built prior to january 11, 2006. The recall began on may 19, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
On 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.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Seat belts: rear/other
On 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the third row seat belts for damage and replace any damaged belts. In addition, an injected molded cover will be added to the retractor bracket on both third row seating positions to prevent future…
1,635 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Jeep Commander have filed 1,635 complaints with NHTSA; 70 describe a crash and 12 describe a fire. Reports cite 51 injuries and 3 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,395 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 353 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Brakes failed completely. 2-3 car lengths between be and car in front of me with plenty of time to stop. My jeep did not even slow down when brakes we applied.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 25, 2026 · Service brakes
“My jeep will shut off unexpectedly, it will do a up and down idle increase and decrease while at a idle the abs will lock up my wheel tight to where itll drag while trying to move forward. The 4x4 low”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 12, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Jeep Commander (Commander 2WD, Commander 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–16 mpg |
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| 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 |
Compare Jeep Commander model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Commander model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Jeep Commander | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 5 | 1,635 |
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 5 | 696 |
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 4 | 326 |
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2 | 46 |
| 2010 Jeep Commander | 4 | 45 |
Checking a specific 2006 Jeep Commander
How do I know if my 2006 Jeep Commander 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2006 Jeep Commander; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 (for example 06V037000).
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
- Renegade2,202 complaints
- Wrangler 4-DR 4X41,366 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.