2005 Jeep Commander problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Power Train (1) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (28)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
plate - planetary
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-02-22 · 9001784 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
Equipment 2021-02-22 · 9001784 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Showing the 6 most recent of 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-08-05 · Engine · 190,000 mi“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 dow…”
2015-05-13 · Child Seat:base“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 manufact…”
2014-09-16 · Steering · 70,000 mi“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 modul…”
2013-09-24 · Power Train · 68,233 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.