2006 Jeep Commander vs 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Jeep Commander | 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,635 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 35 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 70 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Commander | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 687 | 4 |
| Power Train | 295 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 247 | 0 |
| Engine | 203 | 0 |
| Structure | 189 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 79 | 1 |
| Steering | 68 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 60 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 575 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 73 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 73 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 43 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 35 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 23 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 21 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 16 | 0 |
2006 Jeep Commander
2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
Compare all Jeep Commander vs Mitsubishi Outlander years →
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.