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2005 Jeep Commander problems

The most common problem on the 2005 Jeep Commander is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical Commander model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
28
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2005 Jeep Commander problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Steering
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Steering
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Jeep Commander 28

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 28 bulletins for the 2005 Jeep Commander

What 2005 Jeep Commander owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 190,000 miles · IL

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*cw updated 12/28/15.

Filed May 13, 2015 · LA

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, 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.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 70,000 miles · FL

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 to call the chrysler corporation and, even though multiple cases of this have been recorded on the internet, they did not consider it a problem and would not issue a recall. This issue is considered a safety issue and chrysler is very lucky to not have paid out for any lawsuits.

Filed Sep 24, 2013 · Transmission · 68,233 miles · MA

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.

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Is the 2005 Jeep Commander reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2005 Jeep Commander, fewer than a typical Commander model year.

What is the 2005 Jeep Commander year score?

The 2005 Jeep Commander scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Jeep Commander: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Jeep Commander?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is transmission (2).

How many recalls does the 2005 Jeep Commander have?

No recalls on record.

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