Ron Perry’s Advice about the 2006 Jeep Commander:
I am cautious about recommending Jeep products. I have friends and relatives that have owned them during the past several years and have had terrible luck with them. That’s not to say things haven’t changed, but those experiences have stuck with me and will take some time to overcome. For the most part I like the Jeep Commander’s design and ride, and feel it is a decent overall package. Would I buy it? Probably not. For the money there are other vehicles with better reputations for quality than Jeep, and since I don’t off-road, a trail-rated 4WD doesn’t appeal to me.

Christian Wardlaw’s Advice about the 2006 Jeep Commander:
The Jeep Commander I would buy does not exist. Give me a no-frills version for five passengers, equipped with the 4.7-liter V8, an off-road suspension and some real tires. That’s a truck I could use. This luxed-up seven-passenger model, at almost $43,000, doesn’t seem like a smart buy. It’s not big inside, it’s not confidence-inspiring off road, and it drives like a 40-year-old Buick on pavement. Yeah, that Hemi engine is terrific when the corporate gas card is paying the tab, but I’d hate to fill this tank every few days just to haul my family around when a minivan is roomier, less expensive, more fuel efficient, and better to drive. But that’s just me. I don’t need to man-up by driving an overweight, undersized SUV named “Commander.”

Thom Blackett’s Advice about the 2006 Jeep Commander:
Jeeps are usually amazing off-road vehicles. Seven-passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs are great for getting people to their destinations. But, unlike chocolate and peanut butter, these two don’t go together well. If you want room for seven and all-weather capability, think more along the lines of the redesigned Chevrolet Suburban or Toyota Sequoia. For rugged off-roading, consider a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a Jeep Wrangler, or one of many qualified trucks and SUVs, most of which are likely to be more attractive and will make more sense than the 2006 Jeep Commander. Please, forget the idea of hard-core four-wheeling with your extended family – they’ll surely thank you.

Brian Chee’s Advice about the 2006 Jeep Commander:
So you want a Jeep. Who cares why – you just want a Jeep, maybe so that people on your street will think that you’re a real off-roader. Trouble is, the spouse says you have to have three rows of seats, and the last time you checked, Jeep didn’t build a three-row transporter.

They do now.
Frankly, that’s bad news. Sure, the 2006 Commander is a fine SUV, with a great powertrain, an unquestioned off-road pedigree, a spot-on interior, and a no-compromise design – whether you like it or not. But the flaws are almost as significant as the strong points, starting with a hard-to-handle liftgate and a ridiculous third-row that’s hard to get to, swallows cargo space when raised and significantly obstructs rear visibility. Given the price, which is just north of $40,000, and the fact that few people who buy this vehicle will actually use the off-road capability like it should be used, there are better alternatives out there if you can just break away from that third-row obsession. Like, maybe, the ultra fun and sexy Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8.