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2006 Honda Pilot 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.

Metric2006 Honda Pilot2006 Jeep Commander
NHTSA complaints2661,635
Recall campaigns85
Service bulletins (TSBs)6364
Investigations35
Crash reports2370
Fire reports712
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)17–1814–16
Median reported incident mileage100,156 mi75,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda PilotJeep Commander
Electrical System16687
Power Train13295
Engine and Engine Cooling10247
Engine22203
Structure26189
Air Bags6162
Vehicle Speed Control2079
Exterior Lighting1460

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion210
Stalling13575
Vibration / shaking110
Check engine light1073
Misfire / rough idle90
Loss of power073
Hesitation / surging043
Won’t start035

Compare all Honda Pilot vs Jeep Commander 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.