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1J8HG48NX6C••••••2006 Jeep COMMANDER 4X2
This build draws 12.8× more complaints than the average 2006 Jeep COMMANDER 4X2 build (32 vs 3).
32on this build
128on the model
51builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 13Engine And Engine Cooling 6Power Train 4Engine 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashOct 2015
The contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the contact swerved to avoid hitting an animal and crashed into a jersey barrier. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Power TrainMar 2025
Abs, traction control, and another light come on and goes off intermittent. While reversing feels like brakes are locking up. Transmission shifts different intermittently. I have seen that there is recalls for other 06 commanders that reflect the issues I am having
Vehicle Speed ControlNov 2017
The first time it happened I was pulling out into busy traffic from a side street. I accelerated quickly and when I backed my foot off the peddle the car continued to accelerate. I tapped the peddle a couple times thinking it was caught on the floor matt (not).it back off and…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2017
I drive and stop the jeep. When I turn it on and put it on direct it shifts to 3rd gear automatically. I have to turn off the jeep, disconnect the battery in order to drive. And this happens over and over again. Took the car to the dealer and no code was revealed and they…
Electrical SystemMay 2016
The contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. While driving 40 mph, the turn signals failed to illuminate. In addition the meters and gauges displayed incorrect readings and multiple warning lights illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was…
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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 1J8HG48NX6C105392 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.