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2006 Jeep Commander vs 2006 Pontiac Torrent

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2006 Jeep Commander2006 Pontiac Torrent
NHTSA complaints1,635240
Recall campaigns50
Service bulletins (TSBs)64648
Investigations50
Crash reports7010
Fire reports1210
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)14–1618–19
Median reported mileage75,000 mi80,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentJeep CommanderPontiac Torrent
Electrical System68763
Power Train2954
Engine and Engine Cooling24721
Engine20329
Structure18911
Visibility4373
Steering6829
Vehicle Speed Control7911

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling57520
Loss of power730
Check engine light736
Hesitation / surging430
Won’t start350
Airbag warning light230
Steering problems215
Brake problems160

Compare all Jeep Commander vs Pontiac Torrent 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.