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1J8HG48K26C••••••2006 Jeep COMMANDER 4X2
This build draws 14.7× more complaints than the average 2006 Jeep COMMANDER 4X2 build (37 vs 3).
37on this build
128on the model
51builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 20Engine 9Engine And Engine Cooling 8Power Train 6
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionMar 2018
The contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the front passenger side tire ball joint failed. The contact stated that after the ball joint fractured, the steering wheel seized as well as braking was difficult due to a brake fluid leak.…
Electrical SystemJun 2016
Vehicle was in motion and car shut down as turning right at street light. Had to restart car. Driver side door interior handle is broken. Cannot open door. Dash lights do not work, radio volume goes up as you are turning the controls down. Frame is rusted...told would be rusted…
StructureApr 2016
2006 jeep commander. Consumer writes in regards to three door handles broke within a period of a month. *smd
Power TrainOct 2015
The contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving approximately 55 mph up an incline, the gear shift switched into the neutral position independently and the rpms revved without warning. While driving down the hill, the vehicle failed to accelerate and jerked forward as the…
EngineAug 2015
I have only the one key on the key chain- I have moved seat back as far as it can go with me being able to still touch the pedel. And my car still cuts off when I riding down street - cuts off for like maybe 5 to 8 sec then kicks back in jolts us forward then I can hit gas-when…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J8HG48K26C195661 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.