2006 Jeep Commander Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 189about this part
- Share
- 12%of 1,635 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 189 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Jeep Commander, 12% of the 1,635 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Every single door handle in the Jeep broke under normal use somewhat able to open from inside, but a very big safty hazards when my kids or passengers cannot open the door from the inside. Kinda scary when you think about it. Slightly after revieving my used Jeep one door handle after the other breaks upon bumping into handle.”
NHTSA complaint #11053310, filed 2017-12, 76,000 miles“The door handles of my Jeep Commander 2006 have snapped. Thr vehicle was stationary. First it was the rear drivers side door, then before I could schedule to get that one fixed, the rear passenger side door handle snapped. I accepted that it may be coincidence, until one month later, the same thing happened to my divers side door! It can't be coincidence and now I have difficulty getting out of my vehicle. It definitely poses a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11062057, filed 2018-01, 150,000 miles“As I was driving on the central florida greeneway, my sunroof and bracket blew from the car. Estimated speed - 65 MPH. The electric sunroof was in the closed position. Suddenly, the glass sunroof blew from the car and half the bracket came unassembled.”
NHTSA complaint #11132706, filed 2018-10, 145,000 miles“My vehicle paint is spidering and cracking on the hood. You wouldn't think this could happen since it sat in a garage for almost a year while I was deployed, I wax it religiously and it is used very little. When talking to the Jeep dealer, they make it sound like it is acceptable wear and tear. I think there is a flaw in the paint used for that specific year and possibly manufacturing location.”
NHTSA complaint #10627158, filed 2014-08, 52,623 miles“The interior door handles of my vehicle have all developed hairline fractures and then they end up shattering upon normal use. All 4 of my interior door handles are now completely broken and the driver door takes time and care to open it from the inside. I am afraid that if there is an auto accident I am involved in, I will not be able to get out of my vehicle or get my three very young children out either.”
NHTSA complaint #10511127, filed 2013-05, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10019527Feb 11, 2006Front door glass - loose, sticks, binds, moan-like sound, or express-up reversal.
- 10019247Jan 21, 2006Passenger cabin water leakage and/or wind-like sound.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Jeep Commander
687 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
295 complaintsEngine cooling
247 complaintsEngine
203 complaintsOther or unknown
88 complaintsVehicle speed control
79 complaintsBrakes
75 complaintsSteering
68 complaintsAir bags
62 complaintsExterior lighting
60 complaintsSeat belts
59 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
48 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Jeep Commander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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