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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
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
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
What owners actually said
326 reports
82,000 miles · Apr 8, 2016
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY, WHETHER DRIVING OR STATIONARY, EVENTUALLY STAYING ON MOST OF THE TIME. PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING IT WOULD GO OFF THEM IMMEDIATELY COME ON AND CHIME. TOOK TO A CHRYSLER DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THE CLOCK SPRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS IT WAS FAULTY AND …
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AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY, WHETHER DRIVING OR STATIONARY, EVENTUALLY STAYING ON MOST OF THE TIME. PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING IT WOULD GO OFF THEM IMMEDIATELY COME ON AND CHIME. TOOK TO A CHRYSLER DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THE CLOCK SPRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS IT WAS FAULTY AND WOULD NOT DEPLOY THE AIR BAG IF INVOLVED IN A CRASH. RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS MODEL AS WELL AS RECALLS FOR 2007 TO 2010 JEEP WRANGLERS WHICH HAVE THE SAME STEERING SYSTEM. CLOCK SPRING WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED BY DEALER FOR A SIGNIFICANT COST, CORRECTING THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10854259
15,000 miles · Apr 7, 2016
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE STARTED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE STARTER WAS REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE STARTED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE STARTER WAS REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
NHTSA ODI #10854071
Mileage unknown · Mar 7, 2016
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. TE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V486000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. PARTS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. TE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V486000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #10840334
108,000 miles · Dec 28, 2015
Engine
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.
NHTSA ODI #10816508
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 2015
Electrical System
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 FAI…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #10816478
Mileage unknown · Dec 23, 2015
Electrical System
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 V…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10693515
Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIF…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #10808350
140,000 miles · Nov 13, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED CORRECTLY. …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
NHTSA ODI #10790247
176,000 miles · Nov 10, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION KEY BECAME STUCK. THE VIN WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION KEY BECAME STUCK. THE VIN WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000.
NHTSA ODI #10789668
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (AIR BAGS); 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (AIR BAGS); 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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