2005 Jeep Commander Problems, Recalls & Reliability

7 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2005 Jeep Commander, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

7Complaints
0/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2005 sits among all Commander years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Transmission & drivetrain 2 complaints (29%)
Electrical 2 complaints (29%)
Steering 1 complaints (14%)
Other 1 complaints (14%)
Engine 1 complaints (14%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2005 Jeep Commander.

Technical service bulletins

28 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2005 Jeep Commander. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2005 Commander TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2013peak 3 in 20142015

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2005 Jeep Commander reliable?

The 2005 Jeep Commander drew 7 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).

What are the most common 2005 Jeep Commander problems?

The top reported problems for the 2005 Jeep Commander are transmission & drivetrain (2 complaints), electrical (2), and steering (1).

Does the 2005 Jeep Commander have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2005 Jeep Commander. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

All Commander years 2006 Commander →
Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.