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2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4, most often about the electrical (61% of complaints, typically around 70,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Commander 4X4 model year since 2000.

Complaints111
Recalls0
Crashes reported3
Fires reported0
Injuries reported62 deaths reported

Most common 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 problems

  1. Electrical

    68 complaints · 61%

    Half of these problems showed up before 70,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.

    The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after repeated attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer three times and the ignition module was replaced on each occasion. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 70,727 miles
    Ignition switch failure. Latest recall includes 2008 called and does not include my vehicle. I thought this nightmare was finally over. Since shortly after purchase has been occurring. Completely loses all power-steering, breaking..everything completely shuts down. Has occurred in 80 MPH traffic in downtown atlanta…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 70,000 miles

  2. Engine

    28 complaints · 25%

    Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles.

    The contact owns a 2008 Jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 74,000 miles
    Driving at speed on a parkway, the car engine stalled out. Lost all electrical (radio, speedometer, tach, etc.) and was able to pull off to side of the road. Brakes and steering worked, but not ps. Car started back up with turn of ignition. This is the second instance of this happening, first one was about 2 years ago…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 75,000 miles

  3. Transmission

    14 complaints · 13%

    Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    Vehicle was traveling at/about 65 MPH when the engine unexpectedly shut down. Vehicle lost power steering and drifted to the shoulder of the road with limited control and nearly avoiding several vehicles. Vehicle remained off for approximately 1 minute and was successfully restarted.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 103,138 miles
    After application of the n23 software flash, 4WD low is no longer available. When attempting to shift in 4WD low, the only reactions is a service 4WD message. The dealership nor chrysler/Jeep will assume responsibility for breaking the final drive and want to charge exorbitant fees for troubleshooting.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 84,756 miles

  4. Visibility and wipers

    12 complaints · 11%

    Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, windshield wiper/washer, sun/moon roof assembly.

    Driving my 2008 Jeep commander on the highway approximately 55mph and the vehicle stalled and the entire electrical system power went out. Had to pull over turn off the vehicle, pull the key out, and restart. Vehicle resumed normal operation. I have experienced many times since I purchased the vehicle in 2008 where my…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 32,000 miles
    I recently had an issue where after driving my vehicle, going into a bank and returning to start my car, the vehicle did not start. I tried repeatedly to start the vehicle but nothing worked. Finally it started again at an auto shop and then turned off and we tried to start it again, but it would not start. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 34,000 miles

  5. Air bags

    9 complaints · 8%

    Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.

    I bought my 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 with v8 4.7l, quadra track II on 8/1/2013. Atp I was told there was a recall on ______________. I service appointment was made and the care was repaired. I soon called the repair shop back and complained of the airbag light being on intermittently, 4x4 service light and parking and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 57,560 miles
    The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to branhaven Jeep chrysler dodge ram (348 w main st, branford, ct 06405) where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 48,000 miles

  6. Speed control

    5 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles.

    There have been two times that the vehicle just would not start after a rain, but when we had it looked at no problems and it has not happened again. The major issue is that while driving home on the toll road all of the sudden the vehicle just lost power and would not go over about 30mph, so I have to try and get…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 62,456 miles
    On saturday august 6, 2011 while driving at 65 MPH the electronic throttle control system malfunctioned and the vehicle would not slow down for 1.5 miles. The cruise control was not in use and the floor mat was in a normal position. The etc warning was on during this malfuction but went off when the vehicle was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 49,855 miles

  7. Steering

    4 complaints · 4%

    Have had multiple issues with Jeep stalling. For 2 years now it has randomly stalled after passing over large uneven surfaces in road. Have taken in to chrysler Jeep facilities and was told nothing could be diagnosed. A new issue is when I am simply driving the vehicle will stall. Having my 3 small children in the car…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 44,000 miles
    Driving at speed on a parkway, the car engine stalled out. Lost all electrical (radio, speedometer, tach, etc.) and was able to pull off to side of the road. Brakes and steering worked, but not ps. Car started back up with turn of ignition. This is the second instance of this happening, first one was about 2 years ago…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 75,000 miles

  8. Other or unspecified

    4 complaints · 4%

    Previously owned Jeep commander was purchased from a chrysler dealership in 2012. Since then we have had unusually short battery life: the battery in the car has had to be replaced 2 times in the past two years (warrantied 3 year battery life from manufacturer). Additionally, the car has failed to start atleast 5…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 80,000 miles
    My 2008 Jeep commander started give problems by not starting, changed the starter once, it work for a few months and then started again, changed the started twice withing 6 months and still gives problems, whats wrong with this car, I cant rely on this vehicle because it leaves me every where.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 130,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (68 complaints, typically around 70,500 miles); engine (28 complaints, typically around 74,500 miles); transmission (14 complaints, typically around 94,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2008 a bad year for the Jeep Commander 4X4?
It is the 2nd most complained-about Commander 4X4 model year since 2000, with 111 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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