2005 Jeep Commander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Commander years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Jeep Commander. That ranks 6th out of 6 Commander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 130,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Jeep Commander problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 50% | 69,117 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Jeep Commander recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Jeep Commander.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
As my daughter was driving down a major parkway, at approximately 45 mph during day traffic hours, the jeep completely died while her foot was on accelerator. She thought she must have moved her foot around or wasn't sure if her knee or tennis shoe brushed the ignition but felt something caused the…
Tl* the contact owns a safety 1st alpha elite safety seat, model number: ic186csh. The seat was manufactured on october 6, 2014. The safety seat was being utilized in a 2003 (na) jeep commander. The contact stated that the safety seat failed to lock inside the base on the left side. In addition…
All dash board lights would begin to flash. Steering would fail. Air conditioner would shut down. All accessories would stop. Engine would stall or shut down. This would happen at any speed. A safety hazard! When taken to the dealer they initially could not duplicate problem. After multiple tries…
Jeep shifts down from highway speeds to 30 mph or less while on the highway, often will not shift up allowing the vehicle to shift on acceleration. Shutting down the vehicle will reset the sensor but needs to be repaired since it is a leased vehicle i am getting no where getting assistance in the…
Other Jeep Commander years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 45 | 4 |
| 2009 Commander | 46 | 2 |
| 2008 Commander | 326 | 4 |
| 2007 Commander | 696 | 5 |
| 2006 Commander | 1,635 | 5 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Jeep Commander?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, child seat problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Jeep Commander?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Jeep Commander a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Commander model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.