2008 Jeep Commander Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 201 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2008 Jeep Commander, 62% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 84,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (12% of reports).
- 201electrical system complaints
- 84,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 25 of 201 complaints (12%)
- Failed start: mentioned in 19 of 201 complaints (9%)
- Included electrical: mentioned in 13 of 201 complaints (6%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 13 of 201 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 132 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 201 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Commander electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 18 | 40% | 70,100 |
| 2009 Commander | 21 | 46% | 87,000 |
| 2008 Commander | 201 | 62% | 84,500 |
| 2007 Commander | 371 | 53% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Commander | 687 | 42% | 85,250 |
| 2005 Commander | 2 | 50% | 130,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
Electrical system; power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Problem: 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 transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
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 contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Electrical system; visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 1,338 my 2008 jeep grand cherokee and commander vehicles. The front control module may have been incorrectly manufactured.
Risk: This could cause the engine to stall while driving or not to start and/or cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative. Engine stalling or inoperative wipers could cause a crash without warning.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I had the vehicle towed into the dealership with issues and was charged given the vehicle back and not fixed. I have attempted to reach out several times and I feel discriminated against with being told that I will receive a call back and they continue to ignore my calls and no call back at all. I…
Codes U1403 and U1411. Driving down highway all gages stopped working, air conditioning stopped working, abs light going off, locks wonât operate, windows wonât open or close, rear door remained locked couldnât get my child out of the car due to the rear door remaining locked. Technician…
Electrical System is failing. Began with the Electrical sunroof will not open/OR slide all the way open, the sunroof Electrical problem has been this way since I purchased it in 04/2019. Next the touchscreen panel for the radio AM/FM, will shit off while driving down the road randomly and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Jeep Commanders have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 201 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2008 Jeep Commander (62% of the 326 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Jeep Commander electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 84,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2008 Jeep Commander?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 25 of 201 complaints, followed by “failed start” (19).
Other 2008 Jeep Commander problems
- Engine problems (59)
See all 2008 Jeep Commander problems or electrical system problems across all Commander years.