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ProblemsByVin Index / 2008-JEEP-COMMANDER / COMPLAINTS
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2008 Jeep Commander owner complaints

436 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

electrical 12 complaints shown

238 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/31/2014 106,000 mi ODI #10669350.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, all of the warning lights illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v537000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

12/28/2015 ODI #10816478.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jeep commander. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled several times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

12/28/2014 57,560 mi ODI #10668574.0

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 brake lights also working intermittently. I was told that these issues were not park of the recall they repaired and to call the dealer I bought the car from. I called automation and was told that my complaints were not in the recall and or under a warranty with them and to pay for a service appointment. I could not afford the services so no go. I still have these issues off and on and just got a service repair recall notice in 9/2010. Like all the others I'm still risking eve

12/25/2019 146,000 mi ODI #11291197.0

The power locks make a horrible noise I I believe it is the activator

12/25/2019 146,000 mi ODI #11291198.0

The vehicle door locks make s loud buzzing noise. I believe its the activator. This was noticed recently.

12/23/2015 ODI #10693515.0

2008 Jeep commander. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated when he attempted to start the vehicle, it would not start. After several attempts a diagnostic message displayed "key damaged". The consumer had the vehicle towed to his home, where he used the spare key fob, but the vehicle would not start. The doors locked and the consumer attempted to open them using the key, but the alarm went off and the battery had to be disconnected to stop it. The consumer contacted the dealer and informed them about the recall he had received in november 2014. However, the dealer stated the parts were not available. *jb

12/22/2014 95,260 mi ODI #10667624.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the key fob failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the win module and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 95,260.

12/19/2018 61,000 mi ODI #11162533.0

I bought my vehicle at a Nissan dealership and didn't know that it leaked into the cabin on the driver's side foot well because of the drain tubes for the sunroof. I took it in they said it was fixed but the very next time it rained it was soaked again and by then I found out what is really going on with the vehicle. It's not that I don't want to be a good consumer and not make any waves, but I don't want to keep paying for a leaking vehicle, and don't know what to do. What happens if I go to step out of the vehicle and slip and fall, I have feet ankle problems as it is and it's detrimental to my health should that happen.

12/17/2015 142,585 mi ODI #10810844.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jeep commander 4x4. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,585.

12/11/2014 ODI #10663534.0

Chrysler has a recall out for faulty ignition switches. The recall notices were issued in sept 2014. It is now mid dec and there are no parts and no remedy for this when in contact with Chrysler directly. On the recall it states that the engine can stop due to electrical failure w/in the veh with out notice as well as the power steering can be lost and or the braking all of which increase your crash potential. There is also warning that the air bags can deploy w/o warning causing bodily harm to both the driver and passengers. They are aware there is an issue and state they still have done nothing to resolve - inexcusable!!! *tr

12/10/2014 20,000 mi ODI #10663461.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jeep commander. The contact stated that immediately after starting the engine, the vehicle would lose electrical power. In addition, all electric features on the driver door failed to operate. The contact would have to turn the ignition key several times to get the vehicle to resume normal function. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

12/10/2014 111,000 mi ODI #10663479.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a clicking sound emitted from within the vehicle. The contact mentioned that it was difficult to remove the key from the ignition. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

engine 4 complaints shown

49 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/28/2015 108,000 mi ODI #10816508.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jeep commander. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.

12/27/2016 112,000 mi ODI #10937717.0

Traveling approximately 65 MPH on I-85 when the Jeep commander made a clunk sound and the vehicle stopped. There was no power and it was unable to start. This occurred around 10pm when I was heading home after work. It was a scary experience since it was dark. I was extremely thankful for law enforcement presenting and stayed with me until the tow truck arrived. I took it to a first mechanic who stated the engine was totaled. I went for a second opinion to another mechanic since the car was made in 2008 and has about 112,000 miles but was also informed the engine was totaled. This was a shock and disappointing since I do not have the funds to purchase another vehicle.

12/21/2016 150,000 mi ODI #10936746.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jeep commander. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would start and then shut off without warning. The check engine and oil warning indicators illuminated and the steering wheel locked. The failure also occurred whenever the vehicle was driven at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic and a dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

12/10/2012 ODI #10487823.0

Traveling on the interstate hwy at 70 MPH no warning the vehicle shut off. I pulled over to the emergency lane. Shut off engine and it started back up. This has been an ongoing monthly issue, sometimes it shut off 10 to 15 minutes after I have been driving. Sometimes the engine comes on for a few days and goings off. It has become a dangerous situation, when driving I have stay in the right lane so if it happens I wont be stop in the middle of the interstate. This recent time on november 30, 2012 was traveling with business clients, several other times with my wife and grandchildren. Taken to the dealer, they have tested on their equipment (charge me up to over $200.00 to test) and told me tech couldn't find anything wrong; replace a switch. This issue has forced me in my business to trav

powertrain 3 complaints shown

37 total in this category · severe · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/22/2020 198,140 mi ODI #11384534.0

On a 2 lane road at a speed of 25 to 30 MPH, the 2008 Jeep commander quit accelerating when the gas pedal was pushed. It responded as if it was in neutral. RPM's reved up high with no acceleration. When the vehicle was turned off and then back on it continued to do the same thing. Intermittently.

12/17/2014 105,000 mi ODI #10664903.0

Left car on but in "park" as we pumped gas. About a minute into pumping gas, the car lunged forward a few inches then came to a stop automatically. *tr

12/16/2018 152,364 mi ODI #11161851.0

Tamara recall the Jeep will cut off randomly while driving down the road. It will also make attempts to cut off while driving at 60 MPH and below. The esp light and traction control light will come on. Once able to get the Jeep stopped with out getting in an accident it will restart and all lights will go off. This has happened now 3 times with in 4 days with it cutting completely off and 5 times trying to while driving. The 1st time it was on a highway going about 50 miles and hour. The 2nd time I was getting off the interstate while going around a curve going about 30 miles an hr. The 3rd time I was doing 35 miles an hr on a busy street. The times that it has attempted to shut off but didn't I was going between 45 and 60 miles an hr. This is unsafe for anyone to be driving and have happe

visibility 1 complaint shown

17 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
12/20/2007 ODI #10212427.0

Windshield of 2008 Jeep commander has cracked twice in less than the first 1,000 miles. Both times were very small and slow rocks that would never do any damage to any other windshield I have ever owned. This is an epidemic! I am concerned that this could lead to a future safety issue! *tr

Showing 300 of 436 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Jeep/Commander#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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