2008 Jeep COMMANDER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
326 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
84,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 233 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 192 of 326 complaints (58.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 133 | 40.8% |
| Engine operation | 81 | 24.8% |
| Braking behavior | 26 | 8.0% |
| Steering behavior | 23 | 7.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 17 | 5.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 192 |
| Engine | 59 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
Electrical System: 192; Engine: 59; Power Train: 26; Air Bags: 21; Unknown Or Other: 15; Vehicle Speed Control: 15; Engine And Engine Cooling: 10; Service Brakes: 10
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 27 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 23 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 44 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 54 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 64 |
| 150,000 and above | 21 |
Under 25,000: 27; 25,000 to 49,999: 23; 50,000 to 74,999: 44; 75,000 to 99,999: 54; 100,000 to 149,999: 64; 150,000 and above: 21
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (64). 93 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 113 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2007: 3; 2008: 7; 2009: 6; 2010: 11; 2011: 12; 2012: 16; 2013: 28; 2014: 37; 2015: 113; 2016: 17; 2017: 11; 2018: 17; 2019: 13; 2020: 12; 2021: 6; 2022: 7; 2023: 4; 2024: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 133 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 81 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 26 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10317268 · 2010-03-05 (March 5, 2010)
CHRYSLER HAS A RECALL ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ON THE 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE RECALL DETAILS LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS, WIPERS, BLINKERS, AND FOR THE ENGINE TO STALL. BUT THEY ARE ONLY COVERING IT ON CERTAIN VINS. OUR 2008 JEEP COMMANDER HAS SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED ALL THESE PROBLEMS. MY HUSBANDS HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING IN THE DARK. THE WIPERS QUIT WORKING, WE HAVE NO BLINKERS, AND THE ENGINE KEEPS STALLING. WE CALLED THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION AND THEY REFUSE TO TAKE OUR JEEP IN ON THE RECALL, YET ACKNOWLEDGED IT HAD ALL THE SIGN…
Owner-reported narrative. 67,777 miles reported. Look up ODI 10317268 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10336480 · 2010-06-15 (June 15, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE FAILED SO THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR REPAIR BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 08V059000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A CLAIM AND WAS TOLD THAT HE WOULD RECEIVE A CALL BACK. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 46,285. UPDATED 07/28/10. *LJ
Owner-reported narrative. 46,285 miles reported. Look up ODI 10336480 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10241414 · 2008-09-09 (September 9, 2008)
SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE I HAVE STALLED 3 TIMES. 1ST TIME TAKEN IN REPAIR SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG, SAME AS SECOND, FINALLY 3RD TIME IN REPAIR DISCOVERED A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. TO BE QUITE HONEST I'M DRIVING A NEW SUV THAT I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN. WHEN I PARK MY SUV AND PULL MY EMERGENCY BRAKE UPWARD MY NEIGHBORS 4 HOUSES DOWN CAN HEAR MY SCREECH SOUND WHEN I RELEASE MY FOOT BRAKE. YET EVERYTIME I'VE TAKEN IT IN NOTHING IS WRONG. STUCK WITH IT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 11,788 miles reported. Look up ODI 10241414 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10254822 · 2009-01-13 (January 13, 2009)
ON SATURDAY OCT. 25 AT 10AM WE WERE DRIVING THE COMMANDER AND ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE RADIO AND ACCESSORIES CUT OFF AS WELL. THE COMMANDER WAS SERVICED AGAIN ON OCT. 27 FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY REPLACED THE WIRELESS IGNITION AGAIN. NOVEMBER 4, 2008 THE COMMANDER STALLED AT 10:30AM WHILE IT WAS STATIONERY AND THEN AGAIN AT 11:05AM WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT. NOVEMBER 4, 2008-NOVEMBER 6, 2008 THE COMMANDER STAYED WITH THE DEALERSHIP OVER THE COURSE OF TWO DAYS TO SEE IF THEY COULD DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NOVEMBER 14, 20…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10254822 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10260006 · 2009-02-26 (February 26, 2009)
1. I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH MY VEHICLE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER. MOST OF THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR-ENDED IS A TOTAL LOSS. 2. AT THE TIME OF IMPACT I WAS WEARING MY SAFETY BELT BUT IT DID NOT LOCK CAUSING MY UPPER BODY TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH GREAT FORCE. ALSO NONE OF MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. 3. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND CHRYSLER TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE FAILURES. AT THIS TIME, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10260006 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10346992 · 2010-08-03 (August 3, 2010)
2008 JEEP COMMANDER LIMITED- I WAS DRIVING APPX 50 MPH AND THE POWER SHUT OFF. LIGHTS WENT OFF, AC WENT OFF, KIDS DVD WENT OFF... THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN! STEERING WHEEL STARTED LOCKING UP. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. LUCKILY WHEN I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK, IT STARTED BACK UP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 32,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10346992 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10279452 · 2009-08-05 (August 5, 2009)
2008 JEEP COMMANDER, STALL FOR NO REASON WHILE SLOWING DOWN ON FREEWAY, TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING IN FORWARD GEARS WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT, STILL WAITING FOR REPAIRS TO BE DONE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10279452 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10321926 · 2010-04-01 (April 1, 2010)
2008 JEEP COMMANDER. CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *TGW THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND THERE WAS A SHIFTING PROBLEM. A TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THE INCORRECT TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED AT THE MANUFACTURER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10321926 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10219966 · 2008-03-03 (March 3, 2008)
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 VE…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10219966 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10680500 · 2015-02-02 (February 2, 2015)
THIS IS A REPEAT PROBLEM PROBLEM STILL NOT SOLVED I KEEP BRINGING INTO THE DEALERSHIP. IT HAS BEEN TOWED, DRIVEN, ETC. DATA RECORDER. NEW IGNITION INSTALLED, NEW WIRES INSTALLED, RELAY SWITCH INSTALLED NOW THEY WANT TO TRY TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. THEY ARE JUST GUESSING THEY HAVE NO SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. TIME TO GO DRIVE MY DEATH TRAP....DOESN'T START SOMETIMES, AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE THAT OUT...TODAY, WHILE I WAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC ON 95 MY JEEP JUST ACCELERATED OUT OF NO WHERE; AND I HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE AND SKID OFF THE HIGHWAY T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10680500 at NHTSA ↗