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2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2, 34% of all 147 complaints for this model year. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 17,150 miles.

Engine complaints
50
34% of 147 complaints
All complaints this year
147
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
17,150 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2006, latest Jun 1, 2018.

2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2006Mar 2007Aug 2007Feb 2008Aug 2012Aug 2014Mar 2016
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2006 to Jun 2018; peak May 2007 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Commander 4X2 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200650 (34%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2, 34% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 17,150 miles.
Which Jeep Commander 4X2 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 has the most engine complaints (50), compared with 50 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Jeep Commander 4X2 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.