YearToAvoid

2006 Jeep Commander Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 105 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Jeep Commander, 6% of all 1,635 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 6 Commander model years. These complaints report 14 crashes and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 84,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
105
6% of 1,635
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
84,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Jeep Commander brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 15, 2007, latest Apr 25, 2026.

2006 Jeep Commander brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter92007 Q12009 Q22011 Q32013 Q22014 Q42016 Q32018 Q42026 Q1
105 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2014 Q4 (9).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Jeep Commander

  1. NHTSA 07V434000Sep 14, 2007Brakes296,550 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.

    Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by Commander model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 2006105 (6%)
  3. 200739 (6%)
  4. 200822 (7%)
  5. 20091 (2%)
  6. 20105 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Jeep Commander have brake problems?
NHTSA has 105 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Jeep Commander, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 14 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 84,000 miles.
Which Jeep Commander year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Jeep Commander has the most brake complaints (105), compared with 105 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Jeep Commander?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Jeep Commander concerns the brake: 07V434000.

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.