2006 Honda Element vs 2006 Jeep Commander
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.
| Metric | 2006 Honda Element | 2006 Jeep Commander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 122 | 1,635 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 64 |
| Investigations | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 70 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,893 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Element | Jeep Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 687 |
| Power Train | 5 | 295 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 247 |
| Engine | 3 | 203 |
| Structure | 11 | 189 |
| Air Bags | 55 | 62 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 79 |
| Steering | 1 | 68 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 575 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 23 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 73 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 73 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 43 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 35 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 21 |
2006 Honda Element
2006 Jeep Commander
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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.