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2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 147 total for the year
Median mileage
68,150miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2, 4% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,150 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.

“I am having trouble with my head lights flashing and my dash board flashing on and off and it is very dangerous when it happens at night bcz my lights go on and off making it hard to drive and to focus on the road.my seat belts falling apart and not wanting to latch and is hard to get it apart when it does.not sure what is going on but any helpful advise would be appreciated.”

NHTSA complaint #10461077, filed 2012-06, 80,000 miles

“The front module is corrupt. It causing various electrical issue. Lights, blinkers, radio, speakers, dashboard displays, heating/cooling, are all inoperable. Jeep is claiming that this is not their responsibility. This part is not mechanical. I can understand wear and tear but this issue would be a faulty part not an issue of maintenance or the lack of. Without a recall, I am subject to expense that could end up costing me $1000 to $3000. I find this to be situation where Jeep is taking advantage of their clientele. …”

NHTSA complaint #10680254, filed 2015-01, 101,467 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

“We own a 2006 Jeep commander that has been a problem from the first month we owned it. The first incident occurred when my wife and 3 children were driving on the highway and the vehicle shut off at 65 MPH. The vehicle has consistently experienced the same challenge at low and high speeds. In addition, we have experienced similar issues as other owners such as; transmission noises and slippage, electrical system failures, excessive break noise, break wear, excessive cracking in windshield, seatbelt failure, window leaks, stereo replacement and more! …”

NHTSA complaint #10226989, filed 2008-05, 12,000 miles

“The contact stated the headlights were too high, and focused too high and too far to the left. While stopped at a stop sign, a police officer pulled the contact over, and informed the contact that it was illegal to drive with the high beams on while facing traffic. The contact informed the officer that the lights were the low beams, and proceeded to demonstrate the brightness of the high beams. The officer then instructed the contact to have a dealership adjust the headlights. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who informed the contact that the headlights were not adjustable. …”

NHTSA complaint #10171427, filed 2006-10, 5,900 miles

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200664%

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
Engine
11 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
7 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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