2008 Jeep Commander Problems, Recalls & Reliability
620 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2008 Jeep Commander, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 27/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 80,500 miles.
Typical
Where 2008 sits among all Commander years
What owners report
“Having an electrical switch issue with my jeep. The key locks in the ignition and the car will not start. Also the airbag sign says something is wrong.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2008 Commander
“Engine stalling with absolutely no warning/check engine lights at highway speeds between 55mph to 65mph”— owner report to NHTSA, 2008 Commander
“Front and shutters and feels like it may vibrate of the road. Also the trans slips into neutral.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2008 Commander
“A couple nights ago i started my vehicle and the lights were dim at the dashboard. At the same time the headlights would only turn off when the vehicle was turned off, the turn signals quit working, but the hazards work though, the dome lights didn't work unless lens pushed on but not from turn…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2008 Commander
“When driving the jeep commander will suddenly shut off with now steering or braking power”— owner report to NHTSA, 2008 Commander
“Possible takata recall. - airbags will not inflate - car needs a 'clock spray sensor'”— owner report to NHTSA, 2008 Commander
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 462 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 80,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 52,000 and 108,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12,…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may…
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER…
Fix: ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT…
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…
Technical service bulletins
56 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2008 Jeep Commander. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2008 Commander TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2008 Jeep Commander reliable?
The 2008 Jeep Commander drew 620 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 27/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).
What are the most common 2008 Jeep Commander problems?
The top reported problems for the 2008 Jeep Commander are electrical (275 complaints), engine (100), and transmission & drivetrain (44).
At what mileage do 2008 Jeep Commander problems show up?
Owners most often report 2008 Jeep Commander problems around 80,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 52,000 and 108,000 miles.
Does the 2008 Jeep Commander have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 2008 Jeep Commander. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.