IllustrationVEHICLE WOULD START. ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS WORKED. DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS AT THE STARTER. FIRST INCIDENT WAS APRIL 2013. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED AGAIN DECEMBER 2014. BOTH TIMES LEFT STRANDED AND HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC. *JS
2008 Jeep Commander
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2008 Jeep Commander do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 186.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
270–25K
2325–50K
4450–75K
5475–100K
64100–150K
21150K+
233 reports with mileage · 93 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 201 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports3 fire reports7 injury reports
Electrical System complaints
201 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO RECOMMENDED DEACTIVATING THE AUTOMATIC START CONTROL; HOWEVER,THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V56…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO RECOMMENDED DEACTIVATING THE AUTOMATIC START CONTROL; HOWEVER,THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
2008 JEEP COMMANDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNINTENDED CHANGE IN IGNITION SWITCH POSITION WHILE DRIVING. * TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT HAPPENED TWICE. THE DEALER CONCLUDED THE WIN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER WILL NOT START. I STILL HAVE POWER TO MY RADIO, POWER LOCKS AND SEATS, LIGHTS WORK. THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR HAVE BOTH BEEN CHECKED AND ARE RUNNING FINE. THE TRUCK WILL START IF IT IS JUMPED. I HAVE BEEN DOING SOME RESEARCH AND I HAVE FOUND MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUES. TURNS OUT IT IS THE SOLENOID W…
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MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER WILL NOT START. I STILL HAVE POWER TO MY RADIO, POWER LOCKS AND SEATS, LIGHTS WORK. THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR HAVE BOTH BEEN CHECKED AND ARE RUNNING FINE. THE TRUCK WILL START IF IT IS JUMPED. I HAVE BEEN DOING SOME RESEARCH AND I HAVE FOUND MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUES. TURNS OUT IT IS THE SOLENOID WIRE WHICH APPARENTLY HAS POOR WEATHER PROOFING AND CORRODES AFTER SOME TIME. NOW I NEED TO BRING IT IN AND PAY FOR THIS FIX OUT OF POCKET SO THAT I HAVE A SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MY FAMILY. THERE REALLY NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, SEEING AS HOW THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE REFER TO THIS SITE, WHERE I FOUND ALL THIS INFORMATION. THANK YOU HTTP://WWW.JEEPFORUM.COM/FORUM/F67/HELP-2008-COMMANDER-WONT-START-CHRONIC-ISSUE-1107823/. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED ON, ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTRICAL DOORS, AND WINDOWS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED ON, ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTRICAL DOORS, AND WINDOWS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
MY JEEP WON'T START. BATTERY IS GOOD, LIGHTS ECT...COME ON BUT IT DOESN'T MAKE A SOUND. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND NOW IT WON'T START AGAIN. I'VE SEEN THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPLE AND SEEMS TO BE A CORROSION ISSUE WITH SOME WIRES? THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED! I HAVE BEEN STRANDED MANY TIMES. *TR
MY CAR- I WAS ABLE START IT TWICE AFTER A FEW SIMPLE TEST.- I MADE SURE THE BATTERY CABLE/TERMINALS WERE TIGHT, I TURNED EVERYTHING OFF, AND I THEN CUT IT OFF. ON THE 3RD TIME IT DID NOTHING. NO DASH LIGHT RADIO, NO A/C, WINDOWS NOT WORKING. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK SO BATTERY IS FINE. THE KEY WILL LOCK OR UNLOCK…
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MY CAR- I WAS ABLE START IT TWICE AFTER A FEW SIMPLE TEST.- I MADE SURE THE BATTERY CABLE/TERMINALS WERE TIGHT, I TURNED EVERYTHING OFF, AND I THEN CUT IT OFF. ON THE 3RD TIME IT DID NOTHING. NO DASH LIGHT RADIO, NO A/C, WINDOWS NOT WORKING. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK SO BATTERY IS FINE. THE KEY WILL LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE STARTER WORKS. *TR
THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR WENT OUT. WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ON THE WWW IT SHOWED A LOT OF SAME PROBLEMS WITH THIS YEAR. *TR
MY CAR STARTED TWICE AND THEN CUT OFF. AFTER THE 3RD TIME IT DID NOTHING. NO DASH LIGHT RADIO OR ANYTHING WILL WORK. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK SO BATTERY IS FINE. THE KEY WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. *TR
IGNITION WAS VERY LOOSE AND WOULD EVEN START WITH JUST TOUCHING THE KEY WITHOUT TURNING IT. WOULD ALSO TURN OFF WITH JUST A TOUCH OF THE KEY. IT SOON GOT TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS NOT MAKING CONNECTION AND WOULD NOT START FROM TIME TO TIME. WHICH STRANDED ME AND MY FAMILY SEVERAL TIMES FAR FROM HOME. AFTER CHANGING MANY THING…
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IGNITION WAS VERY LOOSE AND WOULD EVEN START WITH JUST TOUCHING THE KEY WITHOUT TURNING IT. WOULD ALSO TURN OFF WITH JUST A TOUCH OF THE KEY. IT SOON GOT TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS NOT MAKING CONNECTION AND WOULD NOT START FROM TIME TO TIME. WHICH STRANDED ME AND MY FAMILY SEVERAL TIMES FAR FROM HOME. AFTER CHANGING MANY THINGS ON THE JEEP I DECIDED TO TAKE IT ON A FAMILY VACATION WHERE IT WOULD NOT START AND WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK HOME TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE IGNITION MODULE WHICH THEY REPLACED FOR $600. THE JEEP IS RUNNING GREAT NOW. AND I AM NOT AFRAID TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE. IT SAT IN THE GARAGE HERE AT HOME FOR MONTHS AND I THOUGHT ABOUT TRADING IT IN BUT I DID NOT WANT SOMEONE ELSE TO GET STUCK OR HURT FROM IT. *TR
Official recalls
414V567000 · Electrical System:ignition
Sep 17, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
13V175000 · Electrical System; Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
May 7, 2013
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
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.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: 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.
Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
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.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: 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.
08V059000 · Electrical System; Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Feb 6, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
07V415000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Sep 12, 2007
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.