Overview & Reviews

The 2006 Jeep Commander is a new seven-passenger SUV based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee's basic platform.

• Three available engines, excellent off-road ability, balanced handling, simple controls.

• Low-grade interior materials, minimal legroom for third-row seat, mediocre cargo capacity, poor gas mileage with the big V8s.

User Reviews:

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  Big safety, small price - 2006 Jeep Commander
  By Jlew - September 6 - 2:43 am

  Great standard safety features for any price category. I dont think there is a safety feature out there that this Jeep doesnt have. Performance is acceptable on road and great off-road. Very quiet and comfortable. Best for a family of four that sometimes has to pick up some extra kids to run across town or out to the cabin.

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  Commander: Soccer Dad Auto - 2006 Jeep Commander
  By Pipe_Dream - July 6 - 12:00 pm

  I bought my Commander a month ago and am still waiting to get better than 12mpg city. Wow! Fuel economy means nothing at Jeep. I feel like it was something of an "impulse" purchase. I probably would have gone for something different if I had thought about it for another week or so. The first big rain of the year and my front passenger door seal started leaking. Jeep fixed. The looks and exterior sizing feels a little too metro for me. I figure Im in it for the next few years, since the resale is dropping as I type.

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  New Owner with 4 past Jeeps - 2006 Jeep Commander
  By Les Tardiff - May 15 - 1:13 am

  Drives like a Cherokee (what I wanted). Not great on gas (did not expect it to be). Comfortable, but lots of exterior plastic $$$ in a crash. Visibility good, handling nice. 4.7 enough power, would not suggest a V6. Dont bother with the HEMI unless you do a lot of towing and then of course you should have bought a truck! Lower ground clearance than other Jeeps (4 in the past, each I put over 180K miles on each) Not as rugged as my past Jeeps but still room under the hood as I can at least look into the hood area. Looks like an H3 a little and a Land Rover. Drove both of them and still like the Jeep. GPS does stink. Buy an aftermarket Garmin 2720 and put it on the dash. Sound system is great!

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  Commander is Good Value for Big SUV - 2006 Jeep Commander
  By Chris T - April 30 - 4:10 am

  I bought this Commander new in September of 2006. I have not had any maint. issues, and the vehicle is very quiet and fun to drive. Towing capacity is great with the 4.7 V8. I have noticed many reviews complain of fuel mileage, but this in no surprise. It produces exactly what it is rated, about 16 around town and 20 to 21 on the highway. Vehicle is very versatile, and is definitely worth a look in this size SUV. I think one would be very surprised to take this vehicle for a spin.

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  Another Great Jeep - 2006 Jeep Commander
  By dylanc - April 15 - 11:10 pm

  I recently purchased my 2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4.7L 4x4 and love it. In addition to the Commander I have a 97 Cherokee with 230k miles! I bought the Commander with 90k, about to hit 100k. I have had primarily good luck with it. I chose the 4.7 because it is one of Jeeps fantastic motors. I would not recommend the 3.7L. Things to look out for: door handles crack and can fall into door panels (Chrysler plastics). The starter will go out, so you have to expect that. I replaced the sway bar bushings because they were starting to make noice, but it wasnt a required repair. I have been told that he 4.7Ls will last forever, if you keep up with oil changes. I love the 4x4 too!

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  Great fun to drive Jeep. - 2006 Jeep Commander
  By Alex - April 7 - 3:43 pm

  I got 5.7 Hemi. Great driving experience. Permanent 4X4 + rack and pinion steering + relatively firm suspension make handling just great . I used to have Yukon Denali 2001. If it goes over 85 you have to grip the wheel. This one, I tried even 110 mph. Rides smooth!!!. Breaks are also good. Perfectly drives on snow. Of course you have to watch for a body roll. But, hey, it is SUV not a Corvette. Had Ford Expedition 1997 and Yukon Denali 2001, this rides the best. With my medium heavy foot I still get 15.9 on highway. City is around 15. My wife with her not so heavy foot can get 17.5 on the highway. Seats are very comfortable.

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  Thank God for my Jeep - 2006 Jeep Commander
  By Grandma - April 3 - 12:10 am

  My 17-year old Grandson rolled my Jeep Commander last night and was not hurt. It is totaled because of bent frame but he and friend in it were safe.

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  Love our commanders but lots of problems! - 2006 Jeep Commander
  By niokal1 - March 22 - 8:23 pm

  I own a 2008 commander and my husband owns a 2006, we are both having a lot of the same issues. Both had to replace starter, Brakes, Wheel bearings, and my radio and passenger side window only works half the time. Did I mention that they both leak water on to the front floor boards. We have always been Jeep enthusiast but not we are starting to question the love of Jeeps verses the bullshit design and flaws that have come with these new models. Come on Chrysler quit trying to cut on quality we pay the price

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  drives like butter - 2006 Jeep Commander
  By much mail - February 21 - 6:10 am

  I test drove this on a fluke. Went to try out Patriot as price was more in my range. I drove the Wrangler Unlimited, too rough. Then I got in this Commander and I could NOT stop thinking about it. It has a great vintage box shape and great design. Interior is nice, sturdy, simple, not tons of nasty plastic. I tried the FJ Cruiser, as it got good reviews and it managed the road, ice, snow and rain well. But it rode like the Wrangler. Rough and sophomoric and unsophisticated. Could not be happier with the Commander. It has managed brilliantly in the worst winter weather yet in CT. I feel SAFE in it. I got mine at a great discount as it was a 2006. LOVE IT.

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  Good used jeep - 2006 Jeep Commander
  By Hercules97 - January 17 - 9:13 am

  Bought my jeep and right away was very impressed with the over all package. Driving and over all comfort is great.