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2006 Jeep Commander

2006 Jeep Commander
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 14-16/18-20 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.7L V6 210HP
4.7L V8 235HP


Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.9
Exterior: 4.6
Interior: 4.2
Overall: 4.0

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2006 Jeep Commander Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2006 Jeep Commander

  1. Nice driving experience
  2. The looks
  3. Roomy and comfortable feel
  4. Big sun roof
  5. Classic interior design

Top 5 Cons of 2006 Jeep Commander

  1. Back seat entrance narrow
  2. Improve gas mileage
  3. Big headrests hinders rear view
  4. Larger cargo space
  5. Engine stalls

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Submitted 2007-04-19 16:32:17


 randyzeigler

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
Power, performance, superb traction on snow, ice, mud, rocks-you decide where to go, it gets you there & back in style & comfort. They've outdone themselves with the Commander's performance.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
3rd row seats are good for kids or 1 adult, eventually I'll remove them & make room for more golf clubs. I'm a pilot, can we put some wings & a turbo prop on this?

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
Rides like a luxury sedan on Pa. roads. Handles superbly and confidently with ample feedback to let you know when you're pushing the envelope. Does a fantastic job in the deep snow & icy roads, with the ELSD's & traction control you have to try real hard to spin the wheels. Couple that with the ESP and you have the most sure footed Jeep on the road today. The Commander isn't intimidated one bit when taken off road & will take you anywhere you equip it to go. The Hemi does a good job for the MPG it serves up, using 89 octane will get you a slight increase in performance & MPG while maintaining the same fuel cost per mile. The equation is simple enough, pony up for the increased cost of a good mid grade fuel, you'll go further on a tank, cost per mile remains the same. I've found BP, Hess & Sunoco give me the best results. A lot of thought went into the front driver & passenger compartment. The 8 way adjustable seat & sound insulated interior quell any fatigue normally encountered on long road trips. The seats are the most comfortable I've ever driven in. The instrument panel is designed in a way that all controls can be easily reached without taking your eyes off the road to look for any of them. I enjoy the many compliments I get from passengers along for the ride both on & off road. Performance, comfort & good old Jeep Guts, I am truly impressed by this machine. I own & operate an auto & light truck repair shop so we see a lot come through here, I've owned "Rovers" & they have nothing on a Jeep Commander (5.7 equipped) except higher operating costs & less reliability. I hear rumors that 09 will be the last year for Commanders, that would be a huge mistake in my opinion. Some better marketing is defiantly needed. With the Hemi package this is the ultimate SUV. It's a Jeep thing, move over Rover.

Submitted 2009-11-11 20:28:10


 Jason

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
The space for all passengers.
The great sound system.
All the features are great for a basic model.
Everything functions as it should.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
The blind spots.
The fuel consumption.

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
I have 4.7 v8. I have 154000 km on it now and it rides and handles just like new. I live in Canada where the snow is deep and the roads are always icy. And this Jeep has no issues with any of it. I never had stalling problems nor any leaks. All I can say is sorry you guys had issues.

The vehicle is great for my family. All the seats in the back are down and provides my dog tonnes of room and I have no issues with the commander at all.

I have a couple of trailer one for my boat and the other for my Harley and it tows like a dream - never feels like there is a drag or anything.

My wife and I love it .... she uses it exclusively as a winter vehicle and drive a Beetle in the summer and I love my Supercrew F150 ....... I prefer this vehicle for long trips and to get adventurous on the trails.....

Submitted 2009-08-30 16:09:05


 luv2cusmyle

 

Performance:

1

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
It's a Jeep!

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
Transmission issues. Stalls every time I back out of the garage and put into gear. Now with 46K miles it's in the shop for a major transmission issue. I previously owned a Wrangler which I loved. After the transmission problems with this car I don't think I will ever buy another Jeep.

Submitted 2009-07-11 09:44:32


 lani powers

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
It looks good, drive nice, windshield too soft, easily gets chipped.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
Terrible blind spots.
Bought it with 13 miles on it, now have 16,000 miles on it, still get only 12.6 mpg on highway, 4.6 v8 engine.
Don't like the weird cd system.
Sometimes door locks won't lock unless you use the remote.

Submitted 2009-06-25 10:20:47


 Dennis McConnell

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
Styling and space

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
Add overhead handle by front passenger seat (something for passenger to hang onto)

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
Excellent vehicle

Submitted 2008-12-11 16:22:24


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
I love the wear the car looks and drives. I love all the extra's inside-navigation system, sunroof's, leather interior, CD changer, DVD system.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
Have a windshield that doesn't crack or chip with each grain of sand (or rocks). We have owned our Commander for 9 months, and have had 2 rock chips (repaired) and now have 4 separate cracks in the windshield that all originated below the windshield wiper. There seems to be some kind of design flaw with the windshield. I have talked to several others that have had to replace their windshield and have had repeated trouble with this. Are there any others out there with similar problems? Also, the blind spot when using the 3rd row seating is pretty bad. This doesn't seem to be a safe thing.

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
I love the car, but am not interested in having to replace the windshield every 6 months or so because the windshield is too flat and doesn't have enough slope. We have never owned a car that we have ever had windshield problems like we have with this one. Also, the blind spot in the back is pretty bad. When backing up with all 3 seats up, you are taking your chances on whether or not you back into something.

Submitted 2008-06-19 22:34:10


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
Not happy with my Jeep at all because of the stalling issue. Wish that I had done my homework before purchasing this death trap because I would not have purchased it if I knew what I now know about it!

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
Make it where I can drive it safely on the roads.

Submitted 2008-06-19 22:30:14


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
I like the style and the interior although blind spot when the third row seats are up. I really like everything about the Jeep Commander but I am VERY DISAPPOINTED that after only owning my Jeep for three days I have been experience stalling which is very scary. In fact it is presently at the dealers because it has stalled about five times and no one seems to know how to fix this dangerous problem. I will never buy another Jeep of any kind ever aain! Will probably have to give this one back because it is just not safe to put on the roads.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
if it would just run without stalling!

Submitted 2008-05-07 06:28:34


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
Nice ride,low wind noise,looks good.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
Better gas mileage,more room in 3rd row seating and cargo space,fix stalling issue,huge blind spot and difficult to see behind 3rd row seats.

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
This is nice if you only occasionally use the 3rd of seats.I have to keep mine folded down so I have room for groceries and so I can see out the back.Chrysler needs to admit there is a problem with the engine stalling and issue a recall (so far only a recall on the 2008 for the same problem).

Submitted 2008-04-24 08:42:27


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
Looks and handeling. Nice size for SUV. Love the stadium seating. Occais. will stall when driving.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
More cargo space. Better gas mileage.

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
Hard to see out back windows when rear seats are up. Very little space in 3rd row of seats.

Submitted 2008-04-23 20:31:54


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
nice driving experience
looks great

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
gas milage
headrests to big and hinders view

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
4.

Submitted 2008-04-03 18:35:14


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
comfort ride.profile.need to improve interior to owner choice of darker colors.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
cup holder in front doors between mirror area and windsheild.stop engine stall.airflow when rear windows are down and vehicle in motion is rough and unstable.

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
my vehicle stalls in heavy traffic and is unstable when rear windows are down and car is in motion.

Submitted 2008-03-13 20:54:04


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

4

Interior:

2

Overall:

1
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
the looks and room

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
Fix problems that Chrysler cant seem to ever fix. Install new engine-transmission. Third row seats interfere with rear visability

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
Very poor performance vehicle-3.7 v-6 very sluggish- car acts like its going to stall at idle speed. Has transmission issues. Don't "waste" your money.

Submitted 2008-01-14 17:09:33


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
it's a beautiful vehicle; I have people stop me often to look and comment about the Jeep. I have the hemi and the pick up is SMOOTH. No problems there.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
the gas mileage is terrible and when the third seat is up; it's hard to see out the back

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
great vehicle; handles awesomely, i'm in outside sales and i drive all day long; i enjoy driving it as long as i don't need to fill up. it can suck down some fuel. the only other downside is when you put the 3rd seat up it's really hard to see out the back glass. it's a very comfortable ride, looks great on the outside and inside. i love my jeep

Submitted 2007-12-21 15:20:17


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
Love that boxy body style and manuverability.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
My tire pressure light won't stay off. Service 4 WD message won't stay off. Both okay per the dealer's repair shop but it bugs me.

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
All in all, I love it! Super in deep snow. I show clients property in it and they all love it, too.

Submitted 2007-11-21 15:46:54


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
The smoothness in driving

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
fix the leak that causes the drivers floor to get drenched

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
I have the 4.7 ltr unit, and I love the comfort. I also love the power it gives me when needed. I pull an enclosed 10 X 6 enclosed trailer with a full dress Harley inside and when on a long trip it does the job plus. One of the things that does bug me is the cloth fabric. If you get a stain it just does'nt want to come out,....even with Scotch guard on it, so I had to put seat cover on them up front, and as I meantioned the leak that for some reason run down onto the drivers side floor. I've had to take her in twice for the same thing. The only other thing is the passenger side window up front tends to only go up when it feels like it sometimes. It goes half way up and then back down 2-3 times before it does what it needs to do. This will be the 2nd time I've had to take her in for the same problems.

Submitted 2007-10-16 19:03:17


 kriess

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
Well built and feels like a Jeep where it should off road

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
I have the 4.7 lt engine the Hemi would be nice but the ecomony of the smaller V-8 fit well

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
I have had no problems so far after 16,000 miles

Submitted 2007-09-22 07:35:02


 retusmckc

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
Everthing except the gas milage.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
Better gas milage.

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
Love this vehicle. Handles great and performs like nothing I have driven before.Feels solid on the highway and is user friendly. Is a real delight on long distance driving.Have had three new vehicles in the last three years,2004 ford diesel super duty crew cab,2006 Lincoln Town car, this one will be with us for awhile.

Submitted 2007-09-22 06:02:56


 nellycol

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
the ride

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
gas mileage- cargo space

Submitted 2007-06-28 16:29:58


 hillchari

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Jeep Commander?
I like sitting in the driver's seat and I like all the storage spots.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Jeep Commander?
I would improve the pick up, blind spots and rear-seat headrests.

2006 Jeep Commander Review:
I am very unhappy with my Commander. Child safety seats can not be installed properly anywhere in the second row seat, expect the center spot. The center spot is not an ideal location for many reasons including the A/C vents directly face the center seat and having a safety seat in the center obstructs the driver's rear view. I do not recommend this vehicle for anyone who needs child safety seats.

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