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2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 Engine Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
7%of 147 total for the year
Median mileage
114,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2, 7% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Was driving to work and was accelerating to about 55mph, when my 2006 Jeep commander stopped accelerating and had apparently jumped into neutral. The check engine light also came on at that time. I had to pull over put the vehicle in park and then back into drive, and then it was fine. This exact same thing has occurred about 3-4 times. Always with the check engine light going off soon after.”

NHTSA complaint #10490507, filed 2012-12, 130,000 miles

“Vehicle turned on and as I was pulling out of drive way, the truck turned off and could not get it to turn back on, it makes only a clicking sound, I have called three different Jeep dealers and say to not have the part or know when it will be available. It has been 5 months since the recall, how much longer should any one have to wait for the availability of the ignition switch and I am now without a vehicle, which is my only means of commuting. And to make matters worst right now I don't have the means to fix it out of pocket, I can't afford it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10678510, filed 2015-01, 96,155 miles

“We have called Jeep to let them know what is going on with the vehicle. The computer to the transmission is putting in gears that are not correct. Sometimes u can let gas go and Jeep will be running 20 to 30 miles on its own. Also yesterday I put the Jeep on neutral and it went reverse real fast about 15 miles. The Jeep was level so no excuse why it should be going backwards on neutral. I have called Jeep and let them know and they tell me I have to take it to get fixed. I don't have the money to do this right now. …”

NHTSA complaint #10519730, filed 2013-06, 96,000 miles

“We purchased our 2006 Jeep commander in november, 2008. The first problem we experienced was the rough vibration of the front end. We took it to our mechanic and was told that he was unable to see any thing physically wrong. This problem has increased over the years. The second problem we noticed, all of the interior door handles broke which creates some difficulty in exiting the vehicle. We maintained regular maintenance on this vehicle and the only other problem we experienced until now, we purchased two new batteries and the air condition blower was replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10693555, filed 2015-03, 115,000 miles

“In two different occasions during a full stop and second time will reducing speed to a stop 2006 Jeep commander 5.7 hemi engine will stop running and loose all electrical power to the vehicle, power brake will become hard and also the steering. Vehicle's power will come back up after several tries in the ignition.”

NHTSA complaint #10629502, filed 2014-08, 145,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006117%

Other parts of the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2

Electrical system
66 complaints
Engine cooling
36 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
7 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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