CarComplaints.com Notes: Whenever a new product is introduced, there's bound to be some problems. And man oh man, does the 2006 Commander have some problems.
It's the plight of the 1st-generation adopter: you get the newest and shiniest in exchange for a handful of issues that get ironed out in future versions. But what happens when that handful of issues becomes a bucketload? The 2006 Commander has quality control issues like the door handles breaking off and the sunroof leaking. But what's truly worrisome is the electrical problems like the vehicle shutting down unexpectedly, gauges going crazy or the cruise control having a mind of its own.
Bottom line: if you want a Jeep Commander, you're better off looking at a later model year.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,614 miles
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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.
Electrical issue that is causing all dashboard lights to flicker on and off, heat/air goes on and off, audio center goes on and off all electrical functions go no and off. Dealership blamed my remote starter(which they. Installed) but turned out it wasn't and they have no idea what it is. Say they can't determine what it is unless it is happening when I bring it in. The interior door opening casing crumbles. Already had drivers door fixed because I couldn't open door from inside and was told all doors would eventually have to be done. Doors freeze due to poor drainage. Water collects inside door frame and running board, freezing all doors. If not for the remote starter, wouldn't be able to get in the car at all.
I have randomly chosen an incident date as I am not sure of the exact date the door handles caved in. When the first handle caved in I thought my daughter pushed to hard to open the door and that it could be repaired by simply replacing the handle. As the months and years have gone all four door handles have caved in. And I have been informed that the entire panel must be replaced for each to repair. I am appalled and shocked that Jeep has not recalled these doors. This is certainly a safety hazard. It is so expensive to repair as well. I am always concerned for any passenger as those in the rear are totally unable to open the doors from the inside. And the driver's door is just about in that state. I will say any day now. But I am moreso afraid now that I have a grandson whose seat is located in the back. What if something happens and the person sitting in the back with him can't him or themselves out. Please advise as to what or how Jeep can be forced to protect us! it is my understanding through internet research that Jeep restructured the door design 2008 and beyond to alleviate this safety hazard. Please advise as I am so fearful of some catastrophic event taking place.
The door handle assembly on the driver side has become brittle causing the unit to break potentially causing the driver to become trapped. This is concerning especially during an emergency.
1.the vehicle leaks. I suspected it was the the sun roof as that would be the obvious choice. After completely cleaning and testing the drain lines. I now feel like this is the issue xkjeeps.com/tsb/tsb_xk_2305005.pdf. my vehicle has had about 3/4' of water in the floorboard and I have to keep 2 containers of damprid in the vehicle at all times to avoid having a mildew smell. Not to mention that it can't be good for the electronics that run around the base of the car. Considering that they have a repair sheet on it. I feel like they shouldn't charge their customers to repair anything. 2. door handles. All of the door handles of the vehicle are broken except for the drivers side which clearly has a aftermarket fix on it. The cheap plastic used to mount them has cracked and now the door handles just hang. This is a safety issue. It potentially could trap people in the car. I have read about the issues all over the internet yet Jeep is trying to make the customers pay $2000 for the door panel replacements. That is completely unacceptable.
- Swansboro, NC, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the front driver and rear passenger's side seat belts failed latch properly. Also, the contact stated that the rear passenger's side interior door handle became fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised that the seat belts and the door handles needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.
The vehicle will suddenly lose power to the headlights, taillights, instrument panel, speedometer, odometer, and the interior some lights will turn themselves on without cause or warning. In the most recent event, vehicular damage and possible personal injury nearly occurred when driving in the dark, almost striking a utility pole. Also, the automatic window control will not function properly when trying to roll up the window itself. It will stop halfway and bring itself back down. It usually takes 3-4 times to roll the window up. This has occurred numerous times, so many that I can't keep track. The local dealership cannot pinpoint the issue and this vehicle is not safe to be on the road.
Approximately 40 miles from home, on a day with the temperature well below zero degrees Fahrenheit, we rolled our front windows down to talk to our neighbors, who were shopping at the same mall as us. After visiting with them, our windows would not roll back up. Our family had to drive in freezing weather back home, on a Sunday, with the windows rolled down. On the way, by rapidly depressing the windows lock button, while my wife repeatedly pulled up on the front passenger window switch, we got her window to roll up. We never could get the drivers front window to roll up. I replaced the master switch assembly on the drivers door panel, but that did not help. The dealership told me that I probably have multiple broken wires in the wire bundle in the door hinge area. Jeep has not, to my knowledge, addressed this problem at all. The internet forums are chock-full of hundreds and hundreds of consumers that have had, and are having this same problem.
The passenger side rear interior door handle casing cracked causing the door being unable to open from the inside. A few months later, the same issue came about with the driver's side front door; however I am able to open the door if I angle it correctly and with several attempts. This is very concerning as, in my opinion, it is a safety issue. If an emergency were to happen, my children or myself would not be able to exit the vehicle immediately. I have spoken with Jeep and they stated they are not aware of any problem and would need to replace the entire door panels.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that she attempted to exit the vehicle but the door handle became fractured. The contact stated had to continuously pull the handle until the door would open. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the door handle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure also occurred with the other three doors. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the front driver's side and both the front and rear passenger's side interior door handles were fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the door panel would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle, the interior driver and passenger's side door handle partially detached from the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated the interior door panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. Updated 9/24/13 updated 9/25/2013
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle, the interior driver and passenger door handle partially detached from the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated the interior door panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. Updated 9/24/13
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that before entering the vehicle, she noticed that the windows were foggy as if moisture had been inside. In addition, the carpet was found to be wet and puddles of water were inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the drains needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to a dealer where the drains were cleaned again. The failure recurred over the course of several months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,821.
The interior door handle housings on all 4 doors are broken. As a result, it is very difficult to open the door handles from the inside. In order to exit the vehicle, one must use the exterior handles. Jeep indicated replacement of the entire interior door panel is required to fix at a cost of $800 per panel. This is a safety issue preventing quick egress from the vehicle in the event of an accident and is a common, known issue with these vehicles. When the driver door handle housing broke, the sharp plastic cut my hand, causing it to bleed. Subsequently, I have cut my hand again more than once on the sharp, broken plastic door handle housing.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that both rear doors and the passenger's side front door handles were fractured. As a result, the doors failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the door handles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the front driver, passenger and rear passenger interior door handles were partially detached from the door frame. The failure initially started on the interior driver's side door. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that although they were admitting that there was a defect in the door handles, they would not assist with the repair because he was not the original owner of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.
All of the door handles on the vehicle are coming loose from the door panel. They are so loose that they could not open the door from the inside if anyone needed to exit the vehicle in a timely manner. I have already had to have one replaced because it would not open the door. I am not the only one having this issue as I have seen numerous reports of the same issue for similar vehicles. This is a safety issue if someone cannot exit the vehicle in an emergency situation.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that both rear interior door handles were fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was advised that both rear door panels needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 106,000.
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- Springfield, VA, USA