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2006 Jeep Commander vs 2007 Jeep Commander

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2006 Jeep Commander

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
2,342
rank #57 of 4,194
Recalls
2
campaigns on record
Top component
Electrical System
659 complaints (28%)
Reported harm
112 crashes / 80 injuries
3 deaths; 18 fires

2007 Jeep Commander

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
982
rank #409 of 4,194
Recalls
2
campaigns on record
Top component
Electrical System
364 complaints (37%)
Reported harm
34 crashes / 13 injuries
0 deaths; 15 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

1,360

2007 Jeep Commander has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

0

2006 Jeep Commander vs 2007 Jeep Commander

Top component overlap

Same family

Electrical System vs Electrical System

2006 Jeep Commander problem mix

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 659
  • POWER TRAIN 220
  • ENGINE 203
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 173
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 87

2007 Jeep Commander problem mix

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 364
  • ENGINE 154
  • POWER TRAIN 108
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 65
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 34

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2006 Jeep Commander or 2007 Jeep Commander?

2007 Jeep Commander has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (982 vs 2,342). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2007 Jeep Commander is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).