2006 Jeep Commander Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 247 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2006 Jeep Commander, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 20,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine stalled” (7% of reports).
- 247engine and engine cooling complaints
- 20,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine stalled: mentioned in 17 of 247 complaints (7%)
- Unable duplicate: mentioned in 16 of 247 complaints (6%)
- Able restart: mentioned in 15 of 247 complaints (6%)
- Shuts off: mentioned in 15 of 247 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 201 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 247 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Commander engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 2 | 4% | 19,873 |
| 2009 Commander | 1 | 2% | 34,000 |
| 2008 Commander | 14 | 4% | 57,000 |
| 2007 Commander | 87 | 13% | 48,500 |
| 2006 Commander | 247 | 15% | 20,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 2006 Jeep Commander. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact noticed a strong odor of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and indicated that the exhaust manifold bolt was structurally unsound. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the transmission, the catalytic converter, and the windshield wipers failed. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to shift gears and the seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where…
I was driving my 2006 jeep commander down the interstate when it jumped into 3rd gear and the check engine light came on. I pulled over at the next exit and turned the car off. I started the car again and put it in drive and it still goes to 3rd gear and the check engine light remains on. My…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Jeep Commanders have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 247 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2006 Jeep Commander (15% of the 1,635 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Jeep Commander engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 20,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2006 Jeep Commander?
The most frequent phrase is “engine stalled”, in 17 of 247 complaints, followed by “unable duplicate” (16).
Other 2006 Jeep Commander problems
- Electrical System problems (687)
- Power Train problems (295)
- Engine problems (203)
- Structure problems (189)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (79)
- Steering problems (68)
- Air Bags problems (62)
- Exterior Lighting problems (60)
See all 2006 Jeep Commander problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Commander years.