There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Jeep Commander, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Jeep Commander problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Child Seat | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Jeep Commander complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 190,000 miles · reported Aug 5, 2015
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 jeep to completely die. As she was still going down the parkway, she had to quickly shift the jeep into neutral and restart the engine while it was still moving and shift back into drive. Update 9/15/15 updated 12/28/15.
Child Seat · reported May 13, 2015
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, the right side lock failed to disengage. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The safety seat was not replaced. The VIN and purchase date were not available.
Electrical System · at 70,000 miles · reported Sep 16, 2014
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 they replaced "short powertrain control module and front control module" at a cost of $1040. This repair lasted less than one year and the problem occurred again. Took it to a local mechanic and he found the problem in the ignition switch and fixed for approximately $100. Note, that I went so far as…
Power Train · at 68,233 miles · reported Sep 24, 2013
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 cause and the repair of this issue.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Jeep Commander have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Jeep Commander as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Jeep Commander?
Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.
Are Jeep recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jeep dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.