Sell your 2006 Jeep Commander for cash

The 2006 Jeep Commander is a SUV that came with a choice of 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl engines. At 20 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2006 Jeep Commander at a glance

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy13–14 city / 17–18 highway / 14–16 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$4,200–$4,800 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂555–635 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA6 configurations: Commander 2WD, Commander 4WD
Age20 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 20 years old, most of a 2006 Commander's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a SUV, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Commander. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 81,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2006 Jeep Commander recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2006 Jeep Commander. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Electrical SystemJul 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V438000

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year…

Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of funct

Electrical SystemMay 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V175000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the…

Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Power TrainMay 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V203000

Chrysler is recalling 24,461 my 2006 Jeep Commander vehicles equipped with 4.7l v8 engines. The powertrain control module (PCM) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.

Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.

Service Brakes, HydraulicSep 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V434000

On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.

Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.

Seat BeltsFeb 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V037000

On certain sport utility vehicles, the integrated retractor bracket edge on the third row seat may contact the seat belt during certain operating conditions causing damage to the belt webbing.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the third row occupant which can increase the risk of injury.

Common 2006 Commander problems

Owners have filed 1,635 complaints about the 2006 Jeep Commander with NHTSA. 70 reports involved a crash and 12 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 51 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System659
  • Power Train220
  • Engine203
  • Engine and Engine Cooling173
  • Unknown or Other87
  • Structure84

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System81,000 mi
  • Power Train98,000 mi
  • Engine100,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling26,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other85,000 mi
  • Structure68,000 mi

2006 Jeep Commander crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Jeep Commander.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
4 Dr, RWD/4WDNot rated——★★★☆☆22.8%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2006 Jeep Commander service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 64 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2006 Jeep Commander. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System12
  • Electrical System5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5
  • Equipment5
  • Structure5
  • Power Train4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2024 · 101232

    Plate - Planetary

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2022 · S2208000136

    Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2022 · S2208000136

    Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2021 · 9004009

    Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed durin

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 5 defect investigations covering the 2006 Jeep Commander.

Electrical SystemPE14017 · opened Jun 2014, closed Dec 2014Led to recall 14V438000

Air Bag Non-deployment

Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an u

Unknown or OtherAQ10001 · opened Nov 2010, closed Dec 2015

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-rela

Electrical SystemEA07007 · opened Apr 2007, closed May 2008Led to recall 08V203000

Engine stalling

On may 5, 2008, chrysler llc (chrysler) submitted a defect information report to NHTSA concerning an engine calibration issue that could result in engine stall in approximately 24,461 model year (my) 2006 Jeep Commander vehicles equipped with the 4.7l v-8 engine and built from february 25, 2005 through january 11, 2006

Electrical SystemPE07009 · opened Feb 2007, closed Apr 2007

Engine stall

Odi has received 76 vehicle owner complaints alleging incidents of engine stall while driving in model year (my) 2006 through 2007 Jeep Commander vehicles (subject vehicles).some of the complaints reported one or more incidents of engine stall with a simultaneous loss of some or all lighting systems, including headlamp

Engine and Engine CoolingDP06002 · opened Jul 2006, closed Jan 2007

Petition re: unintended acceleration

Odi received a petition requesting a defect investigation concerning unintended acceleration in the 2006 Jeep Commander stemming from a fatal incident that occurred in delaware in december 2005.after a careful review of the circumstances surrounding this incident, odi finds no evidence to indicate the influence of a ma

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Selling a 2006 Commander: questions

How much is a 2006 Jeep Commander worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2006 Commander that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2006 Commanders that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2006 Commander with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Jeep Commander; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2006 Commander?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

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Data retrieved October 2026.

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