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2008 Jeep Commander problems

NHTSA lists 326 complaints for the 2008 Jeep Commander, 13 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 7 complaints mention an injury, with 10 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP COMMANDER.

At a glance

Complaints
326
With crash
13
With fire
3
With injury (complaints)
7
Injuries
10
Deaths
0
Recalls
4
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
295,345
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
56

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20161.7%
ENGINE5918.1%
POWER TRAIN309.2%
AIR BAGS226.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER154.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL154.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING144.3%
VISIBILITY134.0%
SERVICE BRAKES103.1%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)92.8%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
STRUCTUREBODY6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIGNITION5
VISIBILITYWINDSHIELD5
VISIBILITYSUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE3
POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHORN2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSTARTER ASSEMBLY2
AIR BAGSFRONTAL1
AIR BAGSSIDE/WINDOW1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.

Recalls

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4 recalls.

14V567000

Date: 2014-09-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

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 r (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

13V175000

Date: 2013-05-07. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.

Defect: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

08V059000

Date: 2008-02-06. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY.

Defect: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

07V415000

Date: 2007-09-12. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Defect: 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: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

56 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19
EQUIPMENT17
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11
POWER TRAIN8
STRUCTURE6
AIR BAGS2
ENGINE2
SEAT BELTS2

11010205

Date: 2024-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Plate - Planetary

10244348

Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use

10248509

Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use

10221097

Date: 2021-04-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit P

10190590

Date: 2021-03-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission

10220843

Date: 2021-03-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission

10191442

Date: 2021-02-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.

10220471

Date: 2021-02-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.

10175743

Date: 2020-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

10175735

Date: 2020-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
COMMANDER326

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