Worst 2008 Jeep Commander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Jeep Commander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 191 | 2 | 2 | 86,581 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 58 | 3 | — | 93,161 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 26 | 1 | — | 91,796 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 5 | — | 114,146 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 15 | 1 | — | 78,736 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | — | 59,278 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 2 | — | 101,077 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 9 | — | — | 92,570 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 78,308 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | 1 | — | 90,619 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | 2 | — | 97,023 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | 1 | 123,160 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 72,568 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 63,984 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 1 | — | 78,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 5 | — | — | 8,320 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Jeep Commander
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~588,143 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2008 Jeep Commander — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Commander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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