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.
New Battery, good alternator, car runs then dead next day. When I jumped it the car cranked, the wipers came on and the sun roof opened. All without the key in the ignition. Checked fuses and heard noises in the external fuse box.
Ignition Switch had recall, it was fixed towards the end of 2015. Still had issues, finally December 2016, car sometimes does not start, turn key, lights in dash go on but car won't start or, car starts after many tries and dash doesn't work. Have to hold key all the way to the right for dash to stay on. Everything on-line shows faulty ignition switch but dealer giving a hard time to replace it again. Can't believe they would rather have all this bad publicity than to replace a $20 part. They are claiming its a different issue that is not covered under recall and want me to dish out $1000, ya right. All I know is DO NOT BUY A JEEP. I had complete faith in them and purchased my 3rd one but lesson learned and never again.
- Tanya O.,
Cooper City, FL, US
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New Battery, good alternator, car runs then dead next day. When I jumped it the car cranked, the wipers came on and the sun roof opened. All without the key in the ignition. Checked fuses and heard noises in the external fuse box.
- C D., Columbia, SC, US