Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Jeep Commander
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Jeep Commander has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,635 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V438000 Knee Contact may Turn Ignition Switch Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V175000 Possible Vehicle Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E039000 AFTERMARKET PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V203000 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE STALL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V434000 ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V037000 THIRD ROW SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 687 complaints
- Power Train 295 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 247 complaints
- Engine 203 complaints
- Structure 189 complaints
- Unknown or Other 87 complaints
Of the 1,635 complaints on file, 70 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 1,635 complaints, owners report 51 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Jeep Commander has a below-average reliability rating due to significant electrical system and power train issues, as suggested by high complaint counts and recall campaigns. With over 1,600 complaints and six recalls, these issues appear more prevalent than in similar vehicles. The data is substantial, indicating owners may face recurring repairs, especially concerning the electrical system and power train components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000-100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| power train | 60,000-110,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| engine | 70,000-120,000 miles | $800–$3,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 15,000 miles
- Cooling system check annually
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
- Check tire alignment annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Key ignition issues
- Transfer case noises
- Unexpected engine stalls
- Flashing check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Jeep Commander at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.