Crash Test Rating
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MPG (up to)
14 -16 City / 18 -19 HWY
Horsepower
210 -330
Seats
7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nancy S
2006 Jeep Commander review
I love the Jeep Commander. It drives smoothly, and is the easiest vehicle to drive. It feels luxurious although it is over 10 years old. The only problem I've had with it are the door handles -they break easily. Overall, I love it!
accountCircle Becky S
Reliable and convenient travel.
I really enjoy this vehicle. We have owned it for 12 years and it has never let us The vehicle is very co. Down. The performance in all weather conditions is outstanding. The features are very convenient. It is a very comfortable and roomy ride at on point we had three car seats. Even the third row is comfortable.
accountCircle Katherine H
Back seats are not too comfortable and are a bit stiff but worth it
There are hidden seats in the trunk that can be flipped up for more seating
accountCircle Michael D
It is very drivable in the snow.
It is a four wheel drive vehicle with very good dependability. But not so good on gas getting only 14-16 mpg.
accountCircle Elaine H
Drives and handles well--.
Like it a lot --love body type--looks tough--it did need a new transmission way too soon--sit high with great vision--can easily lower seat for hauling.
accountCircle Jessica R
Its versatility, good for off-road use but still comfortable for day to day use.
I like the spaciousness, optional 3rd row seat, 4 wheel drive, and rugged design. I am never worried about being left on the side of the road or not being able to get somewhere. The only dislike I have is the drainage in the doors.
accountCircle Jennifer S
Has good power behind the engine and has been very reliable for us.
I like the SUV design. We went with a Commander because we wanted to have the third row seating. It accommodates our family of five quite well. I wish it got better gas mileage. However, we knew when making the purchase it would not be the greatest on gas mileage because we wanted to be able to tow a trailer with it when necessary.
accountCircle Stephen B
It gets great fuel mileage.
It is very rugged, handles well, and rides comfortably!.. It' has a v8 motor, and has great power and torque for towing! It is also very spacious and has lots of room for my needs, which I use for work, transporting and delivering pharmaceuticals to labs and peoples homes..

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kim K
Crappy, made poorly, holds in moisture
Loved this car, until everything started falling apart. Have had so many problems in the past years I can't even count the times I've had to have work done. Now the navigation screen went out. The car also has problems with moisture on the inside. There is always hot air blowing out of the floor hole on the right of the driver's foot.
accountCircle sarah j
Look great but is not worth your money
I loved my car but it has been nothing but problems. I have had to replace the motor, transmission, etc... And transmission is again having issues.
accountCircle Britny S
It has 3 row seating for 7 people. It's great car with a lot of space and room for my family.
I love the space in the car - the age seems to be wearing on it. I've had a lot of electric and mechanical issues since I've owned it.
accountCircle Ann D
Visibility is good. Heater throws great heat and defrosting of the windows is quick including the side mirrors.
Only 70,00 miles on it and it spends more time in the garage getting repaired steering fluid leaking, fuel injectors. Transmission, door handles and air conditioners keeps breaking. Body starting to rust . I like the way it handles in the summer and winter on bad roads.
accountCircle Lindsay B
That it can use a lot of gas in a short amount of time.
The drive of the vehicle is very well, however, the plastic interior, on the inside, could be a lot more sturdy.
accountCircle Jennifer V
Third row, but little cargo space
The Jeep Commander is a great vehicle. The third row seating makes it possible to transport my children's friends when we need to go somewhere, but when the third row is being used, there is only about 8 inches of cargo space behind it.
accountCircle Heather G
Good trail and family car.
The gas mileage is a real problem for me and my family would love something that is more economical. The Jeep commander is good if you have a large family as it has the third row seating. It drives well and makes me feel safe. It drives well in inclement weather snow and rain. Very much computer oriented. The sensors are very touchy and cost a lot to fix.
accountCircle Brooke s
It has a lot of room in it.
I love how much room it has but the gas mileage is outrageous. The door handles aren't made good either. My blower motor on my air conditioner has gone out twice in the past year.

Jeep Commander Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
210-235 HP 17-17 MPG 7 Seats
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Limited
235-330 HP 16-16 MPG 7 Seats
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2006 Jeep Commander Owner Reviews

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136 Reviews
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5 stars 46%
4 stars 31%
3 stars 18%
2 stars 6%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Chad E on May 5, 2021
3 Sunroofs is nice addition
Comfort is great very reliable performance for a 6 cyl is sluggish gas mileage is terrible. Gets about 14 mpg for a v6 is terrible. Great stereo system
accountCircle Erin G on March 31, 2021
2006 Jeep Commander: 12 years later
We purchased this 2006 Jeep Commander 65th Anniversary Edition in April 2018 to use as a primary travel vehicle for our family. It's age means that most of the issues besides mechanical problems are worked out of it, and so far we have had no issues mechanically, though we anticipate a few over the winter. It is very reliable. The cabin is roomy enough, though as with many 3rd row SUVs, the second row loses some leg room to make accomodation for the third row's needs. The driver and passenger seats are great for long drives over several hours, and the second row is great for kids, thought it would become uncomfortable for an adult for any trip over 30 minutes. The third row is tight but works for occasional use or for small children, which is all we needed it for. The headrests are not adjustable in the second and third rows, meaning that they must be removed to accommodate car seats. The sunroof and skylights are fun features but definitely not necessary. The rear hatch door has a window that pops open, typical of a Jeep hatch window. Full time AWD and easy shifting for terrain needs make this a breeze to drive in inclement weather or rough terrain. The Commander is too large to take offroad like many Jeep models are made for but it is great for mountain snow and passenger hauling and I love it. The primary things MOPAR neglected to add to this, that put it decidedly behind the times even in 2006, were an auxiliary jack for the stereo and map pockets on the front seats. I also feel that the interior finish is low-grade.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Mary E.

The vehicle is big and heavy. It is easy to get into. It is expensive to fix. It has a wide doorway which is very nice for me. I can easily get in. I am almost 6 feet tall. It does not get good mileage. I try to use it only when I need to go somewhere. I used to ride around a lot but it is costly on the gas.

likeFilled Patricia T.

Yes I love my jeep she's got a 5.7 Hemi in the motor she's runs so nice there's lots of space for me and my kids with even 3rd row seating she's a limited with heated seats and sunroof the only con is it does flood the floor when the tubes won't drain.

likeFilled Tripp H.

The Jeep commander rides very good and smooth. It is reliable and allows 6 passengers to ride comfortably. It is a great car for families of any size and also for anyone looking for a roomy car. The DVD player is a plus if children are involved.

likeFilled John S.

Spacious. Plenty of room. Look and set up. Easy accessible to dash buttons. Third row seating. Decent gas mileage. Comfortable. Towing capability. Safe. Sun roof. Rear backup indicator. Hatch able to open just window or entire back trunk.

likeFilled Melissa S.

Big and roomy. Comfortable. Rear warning chime. Plenty of space for car seat. Third row seating. Overall a good safe vehicle. Lots of storage space. Ability to lower third row for additional storage space.

likeFilled Whitney T.

The look and low miles, it is 4 wheel drive, the interior is clean. Few mechanical issues. It has been a dependable vehicle. The look of the vehicle is very good. I would recommend this vehicle for a potential buyer.

likeFilled Lauren M.

Quiet and roomy interior. Very comfortable adjustable seats with lumbar support. All time 4 wheel drives makes it good in snow. Third row of seats is handy if you have small children that can ride in the back by themselves. Extra roomy in the back when the third row of seats is not in use for passengers.

likeFilled Kevin P.

3 seat rows. V8. Smooth ride. Great 4x4. The paint is great quality. The leather seats are comfortable. It has satellite radio and the sound system is very good quality. It has very nice features. After 14 years the air conditioning still works very well.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Mary E.

The cost of gas and repairs. It is a nice SUV but expensive to fix. It also is hard to backup. It is long and you cannot see out well. Also is someone gets behind you in a small car you cannot always see them.

dislikeFilled Patricia T.

Con are the tubes of there not clear it will back up and flood the floors of the jeep also with the 3rd row up the space back there for anything is very small and limited but with the seats down though it's nice.

dislikeFilled Tripp H.

The cons for my vehicle are bad tires, faulty engine, bad brake pads, slightly rusted, barely cranks, and is a mobile trash can. It has to be kicked off with jumper cables every morning in order to get it started.

dislikeFilled John S.

Could be better gas mileage. Mechanical and electrical issues. Blind spots due to size of vehicle. Rollover risk is slightly higher. Vehicle is not 4 wheel drive. Overall it is a good vehicle no other cons really come to mind.

dislikeFilled Melissa S.

A little high off the ground can be difficult to get in to the vehicle the passenger side handle is too far to grab onto. We have had a few electrical issues. Nig vehicle so it has a couple blind spots. Difficult to get into third row if needed.

dislikeFilled Whitney T.

The cons of this vehicle is what it does not go well with gas mileage. It does not get good highway miles to the gallon. It does not have a dependable cruise control. It does not have Bluetooth or a screen.

dislikeFilled Lauren M.

The SUV is kinda hard on the gas mileage. The all the time 4wd makes it kind of thirsty. The turning radius is big so not too many tight spaces to turn in. The blind spot between the passenger front and back windows is wide and is sometimes hard to see oncoming traffic when pulling out. Being 8 cylinder, the turn ups are kind of costly.

dislikeFilled Kevin P.

It does not get very good gas mileage. I cannot think of anything else that is a con. The vehicle is my favorite and I like it very much. I will buy a 2010 when this one gets too many miles on it. I enjoy driving this very much.

Ranks #9 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2006 Jeep Commander has an average owner rating of 4.31 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 19 other Compact SUVs.

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4.54
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4.52
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4.25

Ranks #13 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Jeep Commander has a combined MPG of 24 which ranks it #13 of 19 other Compact SUVs.

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38 MPG
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34 MPG
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19 MPG

Is The 2006 Jeep Commander A Good Car?

It's a great vehicle. It's perfect for my family and its super roomy and comfortable. I would not change it because I love the maker as well.
Adriana M.
It has met the needs of our family with space and seating however there is a drawback it gets terrible gas mileage.
Angel J.
Yes, I love this vehicle. It is big and makes me feel safe on the road, but also is easy to maneuver. I love the 4 wheel drive option for the winter months. It has plenty of room for grocery trips.... Read More
Megan N.
Yes it's a very durable reliable vehicle never had any problems with it including mechanical and electrical I highly recommend this SUV also it's great in snow 4x4
Angela B.
Yes I love it. Very comfortable, smooth easy to turn and maneuver. I have enjoy my Commander. It has a third row of seats so I can haul people and stuff
Jessica J.
Yes! I love my Commander! It has been a great car. I would buy another if they had not been discontinued.
Danielle F.
Yes, the jeep gives off a luxurious vibe because the interior is leather. It's very spacious and can fit up to 6 people comfortably.
Elise H.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Jeep Commander?

It does have a couple things that need attention but nothing big that need to be repair right away. I always make sure to take it to the mechanic to make sure it's safe to drive.
Adriana M.
It's been a good SUV over all for the family. Didn't really have to do any major repairs till we hit 125,000 miles.
Angel J.
I would consider the 2006 jeep commander a very reliable vehicle. At over 130,000 miles, I have had nothing major go wrong with it. I have kept up with regular maintenance and that is all it has... Read More
Tina C.
This vehicle is highly reliable it's great on gas it has 4 wheel drive and is almost impossible to get stuck mainly in the snow haven't and would not drive in and don't want to destroy and amazing SUV
Gypsy M.
It has been reliable although I had a leak for years from then roofs that was hard to fix and my computer board died
Jessica T.
Only the normal problems for a car of that age. It is almost 13 years old. Normal maintenance problems.
Virginia T.
Yes, when you keep up with the maintenance it is a very smooth car. I personally have only had one major issue that cost me about $1,200 to fix, after that and with its oil changes, I haven't had any... Read More
Katherine B.

Is The 2006 Jeep Commander A Good Value?

Am not sure if it's good value but I do know that it's in good condition and that its drives me around.
Adriana M.
Not exactly sure we purchased ours used with a little bit higher miles on it. However we fill we received a good price from our car lot for it used.
Angel J.
I purchased this vehicle used for $6000. Yes, I would consider the 2006 jeep commander a very good value.
Will S.
I paid 5000 for it 4 years ago and it's worth every penny I spent on it. I got it for under market value and it was a lucky find this SUV would easily sale for more than I paid
Hayley B.
It cost 40K in 2006. I thought it was a good value. It had a deluxe package with leather seats. I have gotten good use out of it.
Ralph W.
I think it was around $25k. Yes, great value! Especially for what you get in an SUV of that size. Love it!
Cris S.
I bought mine used for 10,000 and am making payments of $280 a month plus insurance for another $226 a month. It is worth it though because it is nice.
Cathy L.

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2006 Jeep Commander Problems Consist of Ignition Malfunctions, Engine Stall, and Broken Door Handles

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