2006 Jeep Commander Consumer Reviews

Run fast from this LEMON!!!!!

Written by: LEMON ANYONE!?!?! on 10/17/2009

Vehicle

2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I fell in love with this truck immediately but after 2 weeks it was in the shop 4x's. 1st the 4x4 needed replacement, 2nd-tire was leaking- pressure light consistently on, 3rd & 4th windows wouldn't stay up and the navigation, cd player and tv all died out and needed to be replaced and STILL was not working! I had the truck for 3 1/2 weeks and it is now back on the dealership lot under the LEMON LAW act...THANK GOODNESS for that! I loved driving it though even if it was only back and forth to the dealership to be fixed! I knew the gas would be an issue but it was worse than my husbands full size Silverado Pickup. Run from this truck. If you decide to go for it get the extended warranty!!

Favorite Features

Navigation, when it worked. 6cd changer,Awesome.Speakers are phenomenal. Heated Leather seats, Moonroof & 2sm sunroofs. 3rd row seats

Suggested Improvements

headrests in the back create a blindspot. better gas mileage.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Love my Jeep

Written by: Christine on 10/16/2009

Vehicle

2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

After much research, I decided to buy the Jeep Commander Limited 4x4, mostly for safety features and comfort for my family. We have driven this vehicle from East to West Coast, North to South and absolutely love it! The safety of our Commander was tested recently and saved my families lives. Though the vehicle was totaled, the Commander took all of the impact, we were able to walk away from this vehicle with minor injuries. I will be purchasing another! One tough SUV! Gas mileage is not so good, but is made up for in safety, need the steel to be safe.

Favorite Features

Loved the seating comfort, 3rd row option was great when needed. Over all a sharp looking vehicle with the chrome accents. 4x4 would walk out of any situation, snow, mud this is a great family SUV as well as fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Keep making this vehicle, it is well worth the price!

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Can't get right

Written by: Isaac on 09/11/2009

Vehicle

2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Wife and I traded in my Rodeo after being run off the road by the Police during a snow storm. Vehicle handled great but the whistling noise cam in about 2mts after purchased. The dealer fixed the problem. 3mts back for the same problem. 3mts later same problem, dealer said it was the windshield wipers being too light, so I changed to duel wipers and it reduced the noise but it is still there. Truck wouldn't start wife took to dealer, said it was the battery while there they found it had a leaking exhaust manifold gasket, dealer wanted $800 to fix. Can be fixed for less and vehicle is in the shop as I type. Vehicle does have elect issues with tire gage. Stitching loose in rear seat.

Favorite Features

V8 engine nice power, handles great for size of vehicle, great turning ratio for it's size. Nice room for kids and luggage.

Suggested Improvements

Improve customer satisfaction. Seats are made out of material that either dry rot or stitching just comes loose after time. Fix customers complaints, if you don't know what the problem is say that instead of telling the customer some mocked up tale.

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LOVE IT!!!! Continuing the Jeep Legacy!

Written by: Soxnfins on 09/09/2009

Vehicle

2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Have the V6 4wd commander with only 50,233 miles on it, bought it 2 months ago and love it!!! Can't complain about the gas mileage because of the similar sizes of the vehicles in it's class getting way less MPG'S!

Favorite Features

6 cd changer, heated seats, a/c, moonroofs, stadium seating

Suggested Improvements

None! Just remember to put the stadium seating down in back before you drive one!!!

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Trading it in

Written by: jjf on 09/04/2009

Vehicle

2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We bought this for my wife to haul our new baby around. We were quite happy for the first year, but then it started needing more and more repairs. The frequency and severity of the repairs has increased over time, and the warranty is about to run out. We no longer trust the vehicle, and are nervous about what happens after the warranty expires. Sadly we feel we have no choice but to dump it. issues: 4WD system solenoid failure, dead battery after 1 year, brake rotors warped at 25K, stalling issues, glitchy climate control, tranny doesn't shift correctly when cold, transmission seal leak, numerous tire leaks, AC no longer gets cold, door latch fell off, etc, etc....

Favorite Features

Overall this is a nice preforming vehicle when not considering reliability. The safety features saved us when we hit a patch of black ice going down hill on the third day of ownership. The 4WD system worked beautifully through unplowed roads with 1 ft of snow.

Suggested Improvements

reliability! reliability! reliability! A crappy reliable car is better than a stellar performing unreliable car. Design car seats so rear head rests don't block child seats. Ditch third row and add cargo room Hate the stadium seating. We get Ill when riding in the back and cant's see

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2006 jeep commander nothing but problems

Written by: disappointed on 08/25/2009

Vehicle

2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I bought a 2006 Jeep Commander new. I have had it for 3 yrs. I love the body style and the interior design. The reliability is horrible. I have had nothing but problems. Been to the dealer to have fix repeatedly approx 20 times. Perhaps this one is just a bad one, but I have had repeated ignition problems, stalling, windows/sunroof that won't auto close, heated fan issues, seatbelts issues, seats wearing already...leather. Will never buy a jeep again and am horrible disappointed. The dealership is working out a trade for me at this point since they are fed up with it also. I just hope they are responsible enough to get it off the road and not resell it! I no longer feel safe in it. Very sad.

Favorite Features

body style, interior design

Suggested Improvements

if the electrical and tranny issue could be fixed would be an awesome vehicle. But, those are pretty big issues! Not a safe vehicle with those types of problems. Would not recommend and haven't.

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Love it

Written by: vsmustang02 on 08/06/2009

Vehicle

2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

So i just bought a 06 Commander used. Its the 3.7L. I love it, except for the gas mileage. My co-worker has the 4.7L and gets better gas mileage. I think part of the reason is because it takes a lot less effort for the V8 to move the vehicle then it does he V6. If i could buy again I would get the V8. Otherwise, I love it

Favorite Features

3rd row seating, lots of room, feel really safe in it since its so large. I like the big dash board

Suggested Improvements

Gas Mileage, make rear air control standard, takes a while to cool off the whole vehicle

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LUUUUV my Commander!

Written by: little texas on 07/30/2009

Vehicle

2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

"Just right" size. Not a teeny, dinky suv and not a 'boat' that minimizes the driving experience. It is nimble and fun while also offering great storage and passenger carrying options. Visibility is really good, I can clearly see the front end and all around the vehicle. The seat adjustments along with the pedal adjustments create a more than comfortable arrangement for my 5 foot nothing size. I admit it is a little high for loading my 2 year old into her carseat in the back, but I love the height when I'm on the open road and feel the trade-off is worth it. I can get 18 mpg on highway, but I have to work at it a little. Wish the MPG was better.

Favorite Features

Pedal & seat adjustments, 2 driver memory settings. Heated seats. 3rd row folding seat, it's not big, but I would gladly ride, & have, in it for a 30 min. trip. Leather (or leather-like) seats. Styling - interior & exterior. In particular I'm picky @ dashboards & I love mine! Quality interior.

Suggested Improvements

I would love to have something like OnStar! A generous sized step that could come down when loading (like on a motorhome). Or if the entire car could lower! Better MPG.

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Top Notch Danny

Written by: Suthern Commander on 07/30/2009

Vehicle

2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Upgraded from our Liberty to the Commander. SUV is secure and handles great for a its size. Leather seats and drivers area are generous and comfortable, kids and seats fits great in the second row, plenty of cargo room. We like that the third row is not a bench but 2 indepedent seats that ultimately allow for multiple cargo configurations. Controls are easy to use, the 5 speed transmission is seamless and efficient. Kids love the command view skylights and we love the moonroof. This vehicle also gets a thumbs up from kerKernel saying that this vehicle provides me with the lifestyle my family deserves.

Favorite Features

Styling, driver room, seats

Suggested Improvements

ditch the theatre style seating, it kills what would be a huge amount of cargo room

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Daily use turned to rarely used

Written by: jtpc0003 on 07/27/2009

Vehicle

2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Good quality product, but fuel economy was very low. Averaged 13-14mpg the first year and a half. Then got a K&N cold air intake installed and now average 15-16mpg. (which isn't too awful for this category of high performance mid-suv) Nice Jeep, but simply drinks too much fuel for the days we live in.

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