Illustration2008 JEEP COMMANDER UNDER POWERED IN ACCELERATION. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FAST ENOUGH IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HE WOULD GET A CALL FROM AN ENGINEER SHE HAS YET TO RECEIVE ONE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE WAS INADEQUATE. *JB
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
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 reportsJEEP WOULD NOT START. STARTER CONTINUED TO TURN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WAS ABLE TO GET ENGINE STARTED ONCE BUT STARTER DIDN'T DISENGAGE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO INVESTIGATE IT FOR FOUR DAYS (THURS. - SUNDAY) WHEN I CALLED ON MONDAY AFTERNOON THEY COULD NOT LOCATE MY VEHICLE IN THE …
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JEEP WOULD NOT START. STARTER CONTINUED TO TURN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WAS ABLE TO GET ENGINE STARTED ONCE BUT STARTER DIDN'T DISENGAGE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO INVESTIGATE IT FOR FOUR DAYS (THURS. - SUNDAY) WHEN I CALLED ON MONDAY AFTERNOON THEY COULD NOT LOCATE MY VEHICLE IN THE COMPUTER. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE MANAGER. HALF AN HOUR LATER THEY TOLD ME MY JEEP NEEDS A NEW FUEL PUMP AND WOULD BE READY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. THEY COULDN'T FIND IT EARLIER BECAUSE THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT ENTER THE VEHICLE IN THE COMPUTER UNDER MY NAME. THE JEEP IS 2 MONTHS OLD WITH ONLY 1600 MILES ON IT. I ONLY GOT A RENTAL CAR FOR MY TROUBLES BECAUSE I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. NORMAL WARRANTY MAKES NO PROVISIONS FOR A LOANER VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT THE 5 STAR SERVICE I HAVE COME TO EXPECT. A BRAND NEW VEHICLE THAT DOESN'T START SHOULD RECEIVE PRIORITY STATUS. IF I HAD KNOWN IT WOULD TAKE DESERT DODGE 4 DAYS TO LOOK AT MY VEHICLE I WOULD HAVE HAD IT TOWED TO THE OTHER 5 STAR DEALER IN LAS VEGAS OR WAITED FOR AN APPOINTMENT AS I STILL HAVE TO PAY TAX ON THE RENTAL CAR AND MY WARRANTY IS ONLY FOR 5 DAYS. *TR
ONE MONTH AFTER PICKING UP MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70MPH. A ROCK FROM A TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD NEAR THE FRAME IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. I COULD NOT INITIALLY SEE THE CHIP. I PARKED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE CAR AN HOUR LATER THE CHIP HA…
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ONE MONTH AFTER PICKING UP MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70MPH. A ROCK FROM A TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD NEAR THE FRAME IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. I COULD NOT INITIALLY SEE THE CHIP. I PARKED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE CAR AN HOUR LATER THE CHIP HAD EXPANDED INTO A 12 INCH CRACK THAT CONTINUED TO GROW OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT WEEK. I FILED A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND HAD THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD REPLACED. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST BAD LUCK UNTIL READING THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE INFERIOR COMMANDER WINDSHIELD. *TR
ONLY AFTER 3 WEEKS OF DRIVING, THE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK STARTING AT THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD AND SPREADING UP AND TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR OBJECT THAT IMPACTED THE WINDSHIELD THAT CAUSED THIS CRACK. IT SEEMED TO OCCUR IN RESPONSE TO THE HEAT BEING LOWERED IN THE CAR DURING A VERY COLD NIGHT (AROUN…
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ONLY AFTER 3 WEEKS OF DRIVING, THE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK STARTING AT THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD AND SPREADING UP AND TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR OBJECT THAT IMPACTED THE WINDSHIELD THAT CAUSED THIS CRACK. IT SEEMED TO OCCUR IN RESPONSE TO THE HEAT BEING LOWERED IN THE CAR DURING A VERY COLD NIGHT (AROUND 28F ). THE CRACK HAS RAPIDLY SPREAD TO ABOUT 2 FEET IN THREE DAYS. *TR
TL- THE CONTAC OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WAS TRAVELING 30MPH WHEN THE FRONT AXEL BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THAT FRONT AXEL BROKE BECAUSE OF A CATOSTROPHIC DEFECT. THE DEALER SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURE REQUESTING A NEW VEHICLE. CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 75. LI
I JUST PURCHASED MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER ALMOST 3 WEEKS AGO AND I ALREADY HAVE A CRACKED WINDSHIELD. AT FIRST IT WAS JUST A LITTLE STAR THAT TURNED INTO A VERY LARGE CRACK IN JUST A MATTER OF HOURS. IT WAS A VERY SMALL ROCK THAT MADE A VERY BIG CRACK. NOW MY NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS BUGGING OUT. *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.