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. *Jb
Vehicle safety record
2005 Jeep Commander Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2005 Jeep Commander with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2) and the transmission & drivetrain (2). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2006 has 1,782.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical Commander year, for its age
#280 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Jeep Commander problems
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No recalls for the 2005 Jeep Commander
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Jeep Commander. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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4 complaints about the 2005 Jeep Commander
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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...
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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. *Tr
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. *Js
Jeep Commander: every year compared
All Commander years2005 Jeep Commander vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Jeep Commander | 4 | 0 | A | |
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2,052 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 1,118 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Jeep Wrangler | 650 | 2 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Jeep Commander
Does the 2005 Jeep Commander have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Jeep Commander right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Jeep Commander?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2), transmission & drivetrain (2), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Jeep Commander had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 24, 2013 and the latest on August 5, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Jeep Commander a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Jeep Commander year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jeep Commander years have the most complaints?
2006 (1,782), 2007 (1,035), 2008 (438). See every Jeep Commander year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Jeep Commander has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data