2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Commander 4X4 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Commander 4X4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (68 complaints, 61%), typically at around 70,727 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 111owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 68 | 61% | 70,727 | “stalled without” (10%) | — |
| Engine | 23 | 21% | 78,360 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 13% | 93,947 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 9% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 8% | 52,780 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 5% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% | 62,456 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | 7,803 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 58,105 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 73,010 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 25,725 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 92,280 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 8,450 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* 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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander 4x4. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to jake sweeney chrysler jeep dodge ram (85 w kemper rd, springdale, oh 45246) who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not…
Electrical problem sometimes when i start the jeep my radio will not come on it won't come until i cut it off and started it back up sometimes it take 2-4 starts. Water problem i have water coming in on the passenger side floor board every time a hard rain comes. Can't find where it comes from…
My car all of the sudden wouldn't turn on, it said damaged key, the key is fine, it unlocks and locks without a problem, but the car wont start. I've been told is the win
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander 4x4. When it rained, water entered the floor panel of the vehicle and caused the amplifier to fail without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the sun roof tubes needed to be cleared. The vehicle was serviced, but…
Other Jeep Commander 4X4 years
← 2007 Commander 4X4 · 2009 Commander 4X4 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Commander 4X4 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 111 | 0 |
| 2007 Commander 4X4 | 339 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 68 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Commander 4X4 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.