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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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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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
44,178 miles · Aug 14, 2013
Electrical System

THERE SEEMS TO BE A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM WITH 2008 JEEP COMMANDERS. THE CAR WILL NOT START,OR WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING THAT CAN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT!!!!! THIS HAS TO DO WITH THE WIN MODULE. IT IS SUCH AN ISSUE THAT THE PART NEEDED HAS BEEN ON BACK ORDER FOR MONTHS!!!!! WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO TAKE FOR CHRYSLER TO RECA…

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THERE SEEMS TO BE A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM WITH 2008 JEEP COMMANDERS. THE CAR WILL NOT START,OR WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING THAT CAN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT!!!!! THIS HAS TO DO WITH THE WIN MODULE. IT IS SUCH AN ISSUE THAT THE PART NEEDED HAS BEEN ON BACK ORDER FOR MONTHS!!!!! WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO TAKE FOR CHRYSLER TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE!! I AM PAYING FOR A CAR THAT I CAN NOT DRIVE!!! SO I HAVE TO PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR AND THIS JEEP!!!! IF NOTHING IS DONE, WILL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT BE THE NEXT STEP?? PLEASE RESPOND. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10535434

128,000 miles · Aug 13, 2013
Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE CHRYSLER DEALER AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO REPLACE THE SWITCH EVEN THOUGH I AM WILLING TO PAY ALL COSTS. THEY SAY THIS IS SUCH A BIG PROBLEM THAT THE SWITCHES ARE BEING RESTRICTED (CANNOT BE REPLACED UNLESS THERE IS CURRENT DANGE…

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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE CHRYSLER DEALER AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO REPLACE THE SWITCH EVEN THOUGH I AM WILLING TO PAY ALL COSTS. THEY SAY THIS IS SUCH A BIG PROBLEM THAT THE SWITCHES ARE BEING RESTRICTED (CANNOT BE REPLACED UNLESS THERE IS CURRENT DANGER TO THE OWNER) BY CHRYSLER. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED APROX. 30 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10535122

85,000 miles · Jul 23, 2013
Power Train

I KNOW NOW THAT IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM, MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER LOOSES POWER AS IM DRIVING AT A REGULAR SPEED. I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND DOES NOTHING THEN I PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD TRY AGAIN, AND IT WORKS AGAIN. AFTER THE 5TH TIME I'VE BEEN TAKING IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR SHOPS BUT THEY CANT FIND TH…

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I KNOW NOW THAT IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM, MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER LOOSES POWER AS IM DRIVING AT A REGULAR SPEED. I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND DOES NOTHING THEN I PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD TRY AGAIN, AND IT WORKS AGAIN. AFTER THE 5TH TIME I'VE BEEN TAKING IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR SHOPS BUT THEY CANT FIND THE PROBLEM BUT IT STILL DOES IT SOMETIMES. I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT BEFORE, I TAKE IT TO GET MAINTENCE MY HUSBAND JUST BOUGHT NEW TIRES, NEW BATTERY FOR IT, AND THIS HAPPENS.ALL IM JUST ASKING IS TO PLEASE TRY AND FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND FIX IT BECAUSE WE HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND EVERY TIME WE GO OUT, SHE GETS SCARED THINKING THAT THE CAR IN BACK OF US IS GOING TO HIT US. PLEASE DONT WAIT UNTIL SOMETHING LIKE THAT HAPPENS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10526284

87,000 miles · Jul 8, 2013
Electrical System

I STOPPED AT A STORE WHEN I CAME OUT THE CAR WOULDN'T START. TOOK CARE TO DEALERSHIP THE IGNITION MODULE WAS BURNT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10523644

89,000 miles · Jul 8, 2013
Service Brakes

PARKING ASSISTANT BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. WHENEVER CAR IS DRIVEN OVER A BUMP LOUD CLANKING NOISE HAPPENS. TOOK CARE TO MUFFLER MAN THINKING IT WAS A BROKEN BRACKET HOWEVER THE MECHANIC SAID BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THE PARKING BRAKE OVER THE CHASSIS IT RUBS AND HAS WORE DOWN THE RUBBER CASING THEREFORE THE BRAKELINE IS EXPOSED. W…

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PARKING ASSISTANT BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. WHENEVER CAR IS DRIVEN OVER A BUMP LOUD CLANKING NOISE HAPPENS. TOOK CARE TO MUFFLER MAN THINKING IT WAS A BROKEN BRACKET HOWEVER THE MECHANIC SAID BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THE PARKING BRAKE OVER THE CHASSIS IT RUBS AND HAS WORE DOWN THE RUBBER CASING THEREFORE THE BRAKELINE IS EXPOSED. WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS IS MY 2ND COMPLAINT AND NOW HAVE ANOTHER ISSUE TO ENTER. WHEN DOES THIS BECOME A LEMON LAW ISSUE? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10523635

Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2013
Vehicle Speed Control

THE CAR STAR DECREASING SPEED AND WONT ACCELERATE. HAVE TO PARK TURN IT OFF AND STAR IT AGAIN AND HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10522254

67,561 miles · Jun 14, 2013
Electrical System

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A LOCAL ROAD, I WAS STARTING TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE CAR SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. I GLIDED SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. LOST POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES. THE RADIO AND HEADLIGHTS WERE STILL ON. I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION AND RESTART THE ENGINE. DIDN'T SEE ANY WARNING LIGHT…

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I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A LOCAL ROAD, I WAS STARTING TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE CAR SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. I GLIDED SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. LOST POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES. THE RADIO AND HEADLIGHTS WERE STILL ON. I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION AND RESTART THE ENGINE. DIDN'T SEE ANY WARNING LIGHTS. I WAS ONLY GOING AT LESS THAN 10 MPH AND I WAS PULLING FROM A FULL-STOP. THE SAME THING HAPPENED 3 DAYS LATER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10519848

40,000 miles · Jun 6, 2013
Electrical SystemEngineVehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER SLOWING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY. SPEED IS RESTORED AFTER FOOT IS TAKEN OFF ACCELERATOR AND REAPPLIED. LIGHTS APPEAR ON DAYS INDICATING THE STABILITY CONTROL AND AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT LOCATE ANY PROBLEMS. LOSS OF POWE…

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WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER SLOWING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY. SPEED IS RESTORED AFTER FOOT IS TAKEN OFF ACCELERATOR AND REAPPLIED. LIGHTS APPEAR ON DAYS INDICATING THE STABILITY CONTROL AND AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT LOCATE ANY PROBLEMS. LOSS OF POWER IS NOW AT RANDOM INTERVALS AT ALL SPEEDS AND ALL CONDITIONS. MECHANIC IS STILL UNABLE TO LOCATE ANY PROBLEM. FEAR AN INCIDENT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME RESULTING IN A CRASH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. LOTS OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM LOCATED ON THE WEB. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10515562

72,140 miles · Jun 5, 2013
Electronic Stability Control (esc)

I WAS DRIVING TO PICK UP MY KIDS FROM SCHOOL AROUND 2:30 THAT AFTERNOON. WHEN COMING UP TO A GREEN LIGHT I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND EVERYTHING LOCKED UP IN MID TURN. GOOD THHING NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME OR I WOULD HAVE HIT THEM. THERE WAS A GAS STATION ON THE RIGHT & BECAUSE I WAS GOING 10 MILES AN HOUR BEFORE IT LOCKED UP I…

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I WAS DRIVING TO PICK UP MY KIDS FROM SCHOOL AROUND 2:30 THAT AFTERNOON. WHEN COMING UP TO A GREEN LIGHT I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND EVERYTHING LOCKED UP IN MID TURN. GOOD THHING NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME OR I WOULD HAVE HIT THEM. THERE WAS A GAS STATION ON THE RIGHT & BECAUSE I WAS GOING 10 MILES AN HOUR BEFORE IT LOCKED UP I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO THE GAS STATION. IT SCARED ME SO MUCH BACAUSE I HAD NO CONTROL. I HAD A HALF A TANK LEFT SO I KNOW IT WASNT BECAUSE OF GAS. I HAVE HAD OTHER ISSUE TOO LIKE ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON AT ONCE. TROUBLES AFTER I START IT THE CAR WILL DROP DOWN TO 1ST GEAR. WHEN ITS SET ON AUTO. KNOW ONE AT DEALERSHIP CAN FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. IM SO SCARE ITS GOING TO LOCK UP AGAIN ON ME AND CAUSE A WRECK & I HAVE 3 KIDS SO IM SCARE THEY WILL BE IN CAR WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10515208

Mileage unknown · May 30, 2013
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE T…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10514245

Official recalls

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14V567000 · 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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.