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.
Bought this vehicle around 3 years ago, and there have been multiple times that the car would stop dead in it's tracks after the dash lights all come on. We took it to the dealer for the ignition recall, and that didn't help. We had the speed sensor replaced by a mechanic and we thought that fixed the problem. Nope. I heard that it is possible that a Mopar igntion may fix the problem. Today it was just the check engine light that went on. My next thing to try. Also, the issue with the leaking sun roof. I was able to fix that. The drain tubes that run thru the floorboards need to be opened up to allow for a faster water flow.
Got a recall notice regarding the ignition. They said we would lose power, and it is dangerous. Took it to be serviced. Never had any problems with this vehicle. Now it stalls while driving. Happened on 4 occasions. Last Friday all the dash warning lights went on for about 5 seconds while driving, then went off. Essentially, the recall that was supposed to fix the problems that I didn't have, created them.
- Richard D.,
Toms River, NJ, US
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Bought this vehicle around 3 years ago, and there have been multiple times that the car would stop dead in it's tracks after the dash lights all come on. We took it to the dealer for the ignition recall, and that didn't help. We had the speed sensor replaced by a mechanic and we thought that fixed the problem. Nope. I heard that it is possible that a Mopar igntion may fix the problem. Today it was just the check engine light that went on. My next thing to try. Also, the issue with the leaking sun roof. I was able to fix that. The drain tubes that run thru the floorboards need to be opened up to allow for a faster water flow.
- Richard D., Toms River, NJ, US