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1J8HG58206C••••••2006 Jeep COMMANDER
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2006 Jeep COMMANDER build (25 vs 11).
25on this build
1379on the model
121builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
4injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 10Power Train 5Vehicle Speed Control 4Structure 3
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireJul 2019
Vehicle filled with smoke while driving and heard a large explosion that shook the seats, pulled over and called emergency services for fire under passenger side rear floor board
Power TraincrashFeb 2013
I was in vehicle getting into car, care was on already, and the gear jumped from park to reverse since I still had door open I fell from care while vehicle continued in reverse from garage till it crashed into fire hydrant, recall was just received a month ago in regards......(…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashDec 2005
Petition for the continuation of a defect investigation into unintended acceleration of the 2006 jeep commander vehicle, her mother was killed while operating her 2006 jeep commander. *ts
Seat BeltsDec 2018
When moving at a speed of greater than 3mph, the passengers seat seatbelt sensors indicates the passenger is not wearing a seat belt and sings constantly. The system does not register that the seatbelt is engaged
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2014
The contact owns a 2006 jeep commander. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after coming to a complete stop. The dealer stated that the fuel bowl needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred shortly afterwards. The vehicle was taken back to…
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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 1J8HG58206C338855 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.