2008 Jeep Commander
Recalls, consumer complaints and crash ratings from NHTSA
Recalls5
Electrical systemIgnitionSep 17, 2014, Campaign 14V567000
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.
Risk
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.
Power trainTransfer case (4-wheel drive)May 7, 2013, Campaign 13V175000
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.
Risk
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.
SuspensionJun 19, 2009, Campaign 09E039000
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
Electrical systemFeb 6, 2008, Campaign 08V059000
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Risk
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.
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components, disc, caliperSep 12, 2007, Campaign 07V415000
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.
Risk
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.
All recalls issued for this model year. To see whether any are still unrepaired on a specific vehicle, check its VIN at NHTSA.
Recent complaints437 total
Most reported, across all 437 complaints
- Electrical system62%
- Engine19%
- Power train10%
Electrical system, engineFiled Aug 31, 2026
I had the vehicle towed into the dealership with issues and was charged given the vehicle back and not fixed. I have attempted to reach out several times and I feel discriminated against with being told that I will receive a call back and they continue to ignore my calls and no call back at all. I have had to spend money on a rental during this entire situation.
Incident Aug 12, 2026
Visibility/wiperFiled Mar 15, 2026
Driving down the interstate with all windows on Jeep Commander closed. With no fore warning the sunroof flew off. This poses a serious safety risk to the individual driver and others on the road. My scenario another driver’s vehicle was struck by said glass.
Incident Mar 15, 2026
Service brakesFiled Mar 8, 2026
Traction control kicks in and the gas peddle doesn't work properly. Won't accelerate and just slows down. 20-30 seconds later and it kicks back off. Happened 3-4 times. No problems up until incident. Does have the tire pressure light on as well.
Incident Mar 7, 2026
Air bagsFiled Apr 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the clockspring assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V290000 (Air Bags), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Incident Apr 30, 2025
Electrical systemFireFiled Jun 18, 2024
Codes U1403 and U1411. Driving down highway all gages stopped working, air conditioning stopped working, abs light going off, locks won’t operate, windows won’t open or close, rear door remained locked couldn’t get my child out of the car due to the rear door remaining locked. Technician unable to locate source of the problem. Jeep dealer has 1 month wait. Put my family at risk as it was 110 degree day. When it all occurred could smell electrical burning smell.
Incident Jun 17, 2024
Power train, vehicle speed control, engineFiled Feb 28, 2024
2008 Jeep Commander, 4.7L, QDII system. Vehicle experiences a sudden an unexpected loss of power and braking action while driving at speed. After loss of power, ABS, Stability Control, Brake, Check engine light, dash board warning lights illuminate and flash. Park assist and service 4wd error messages flash intermittently. Vehicle begins to buck and surge, accelerator becomes unresponsive. Has occurred at highway speed of 70mph, 50mph, 35mph. Loss of control of vehicle is sudden an unexpected with no advance warning. Vehicle has been to my local jeep dealer 4 times for repair (in under 1000 miles) multiple components replaced with no correction to issue.
Incident May 1, 2023
Suspension, electrical system, vehicle speed control2 injuredFiled Sep 19, 2023
Electrical System is failing. Began with the Electrical sunroof will not open/OR slide all the way open, the sunroof Electrical problem has been this way since I purchased it in 04/2019. Next the touchscreen panel for the radio AM/FM, will shit off while driving down the road randomly and sporadically. CD Player quit working indefinitely, i cant even get my CD out of the CD player. Will not play any CD or radio if cd player is attempted to be activated. Airbag warning light is showing on dash 24/7, however, vehicle has never been wreaked. No airbag been deployed. Vehicle has NEVER been in a wreak. caused injury due to rough and rugged suspension and while driving the vehicle throws passengers and driver. Has been Serviced & checked. has failed to start 23 times in a row. checked alternator, starter, ect. 7-10 minutes of attempting to start without luck. professional mech. claimed its the electrical system; pro mechanic fixed problem. Problem persists with Electrical system has caused the gears to slip while cruise control is actively in use and if going up a hill rpm's will sky rocket from 1 to 6 in a heartbeat. JEEP COMMANDER is a v6 but drives as a 4 cylinder. Driving on Highway is dangerous when Electrical system breaks down without warning. This has scared my fiance and I several times for fear of our lives. Suspension and shocks do not work well, as the slightest bump is rough and rugged throwing passengers & driver around. All these defects never occurred until 2021. Electrical system is the most important component of the vehicles makeup it makes everything run smoothly and every single day i have electrical system problems that effects my safety and anyone in my 08 jeep commander. This is a manufacturer problem, i know this because a professional mechanic informed me of this and asked me to request a recall on my vehicle. Please help to correct these issues for the safety of all those on the road. Thank you for your time and consideration. God Bless
Incident Aug 10, 2021
Service brakes, hydraulic, engineFiled Apr 25, 2023
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the ABS, Traction Control, Check Engine, and ESP BAS warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, on some occasions while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the driver's seat, causing the seat to vibrate. The contact stated that she also observed oil under the oil filter when she inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted but the warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,948.
Incident Apr 25, 2023
Power train, electrical system, vehicle speed controlFiled Feb 14, 2023
The Electrical System has failed. The center sound system shuts off and reboots on its own every hour or 2 causing electronic failure and has proven to get worse over time. Following that the Jeep will randomly not start, mechanics have told me that it must be the Electrical System because it is not starter, alternator or the battery. Failure to start engine has occurred over 20 times...effecting my ability to drive to work a few times. Power Train has failure has caused electronic control, software, shift lever/gear control and indicator devices, torque, drive axles, hubs, shafts, CV joints, housings and related safety systems to fail/stop working while in drive; example the Jeep was driving 50 miles an hour and transmission gears shut down and i tried shifting into neutral attempt to start transmission/engine failure. All transmission gears shut off. Then after 5 minutes came back on and started working again while driving down a country highway , luckily no other vehicles passed during this incident. This scared me and the passenger in fear of wreaking from lack of control of the vehicle. This has happened 2 times. Having severe problems with gear shifting or transmission failure. Has presented a safety hazard. The speed control fluctuates when driving up a hill or vehicle stalling while driving at 50 mph and must let off the accelerater in order to get vehicle back into correct gear. Vehicle has been inspected by mechanic by using diagnostic tests and each time they cannot find anything wrong with the transmission or engine...only Electrical System which makes sense because the Jeep is a smart car and professionals have informed me to take the jeep to the manufacturer inorder to fix the Electrical Systems malfunctions. there were no messages/warnings prior to each failure which began in the spring of 2021. Except the radio/center electronic consol which failure of the screen, DVD/Video, & radio transmissions that shut down and reboot every 2 hours started 2019.
Incident May 15, 2019
Power train, electrical system, fuel/propulsion systemFiled Jan 22, 2023
Electrical System is failing. Began with the Electrical sunroof will not open/OR slide all the way open, the sunroof Electrical problem has been this way since 10 years before i purchased it in 2019. Next the panel for the radio and screen panel for AM/FM, Then the CD Player quit working all together. Will not play any CD. Airbag warning light is showing on dash,however, vehicle has never been wreaked. No airbag been deployed. Starting the vehicle, within the past 6 months 2008 commander has failed to start over 20 times after continuously checking alternator, starter, ect. Informed it is the Electrical System failing; By professional. Vehicles Electrical system has caused the gears to slip and it is a v6 but drives as a 4 cylinder. Driving on Highway is dangerous when Electrical system breaks down without warning. Suspension and shocks seem to not work well, as the slightest bump is rough and rugged throwing passengers around. All these defects never occurred from April 2020 until recently about December 2021. Electrical system Repair is thousands of dollars to fix or replace. This is a manufacturer problem. Please help to correct these issues for the safety of all those on the road. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Incident May 3, 2020
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Structure, visibilityFiled Sep 6, 2022
The sunroof on my 2008 Jeep Commander leaks profusely, even in mundane conditions like a rain sprinkle or carwash. Throughout the year, whenever there is a rain downpour, water leaks through the sunroof and side posts to the point that water is sloshing and splashing around as I drive, and splashes up on me when I stop. Through online research, I've learned that Chrysler refuses to address and correct the faulty drainage tubes causing the leaky sunroofs, nor does Chrysler honor warranty claims for these sunroofs despite issuing at least 7 Technical Service Bulletins about its vehicles’ faulty drainage tubes and leaking sunroofs between 1999 and 2010, the class action lawsuit says. I am now having to spend hundreds, if not thousands, to have the sunroof and side post drainage channels repaired. Thousands of other Jeep owners have had this same issue. I implore you to please hold Jeep/Chrysler accountable, and force them to rectify this faulty, defective, and poorly manufactured product that they call a "sunroof", which is actually just an open portal for water to soak us both literally and monetarily. Because of recent hail storms locally, no repair shop is even able to look at my Jeep's sunroof until November. So that means I'll have to continue arriving to work and other destinations soaking wet. Looking forward to your response and action on this matter. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Incident Aug 25, 2022
Fuel system, gasolineFiled Aug 29, 2022
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving in a parking lot, she was informed that there was a metal part hanging underneath the rear subframe of the vehicle. The contact drove to her residence, where she noticed the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gas tank support had detached and needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Incident Feb 28, 2022
Electrical systemFiled Jul 19, 2022
The truck shuts down and loses all electrical most usually when slowing down for a light or coming to a stop. Most times except for one it turns back on right away. We have had numerous fixes and yet it still keeps happening. This is apparently a common keep commander issue. I am scared to travel with my kids in it.
Incident Apr 12, 2022
EngineFiled Jun 23, 2022
ENGINE STALLING WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING/CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BETWEEN 55MPH TO 65MPH
Incident Jun 1, 2022
Electrical systemFiled May 12, 2022
The WIN module malfunctioned not allowing my vehicle to restart after stalling on the interstate. Since then, I have not been able to start my vehicle. Apparently there’s a recall on this exact same win module for the exact same year make and model of my vehicle but yet I was informed that my vin wasn’t qualified under the recall for some reason.
Incident May 7, 2022
Power train, service brakes, engineFiled Mar 10, 2022
The jeep randomly stutters, surges, and dies at the light. The brake light comes on and off and the brakes also feel like they stutter and/or shake when pressing on the pedal break.
Incident Mar 10, 2021
Steering, electrical system, vehicle speed controlFiled Feb 21, 2022
I was in the freeway going 68-70 mph with my wife and kids where a red lightning ? Appears on the upper right corner, vehicle steering locked and tuned off while cars were coming. I was able to turn vehicle back on and move to the right of the freeway. Turns out it has a recall on it. I took it to Browning Dodge in Norca Ca. They say they fixed my recall I picked up my Jeep , it drove ok for a few days and it started doing the same malfunction. They said they are unable to work on my vehicle due to throttle body that was replaced by a professional mechanic.
Incident Nov 20, 2021
Electrical systemFiled Oct 13, 2021
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while at a standstill, the vehicle stalled randomly and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V200000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.
Incident Sep 27, 2021
Unknown or otherFiled Oct 8, 2021
MY VEHICLE JUST QUITS WHEN I AM DRIVING . NO POWER AND THE ENGINE JUST SHUTS OFF. OUR MECHANIC HAS SUGGESTED THERE HAS BEEN RECALL ON 2008 JEEP COMMANDERS. BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THEY INFORMED US OUR VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE LIST.
Incident Oct 1, 2021
Electrical system, vehicle speed control, engineFiled Aug 28, 2021
Woke up and it wouldn’t crank, been driving it every day, Ignition module front control module May be bad like stated in the recall, won’t turn over or crank, transmission input output sensors idk maybe transmission module, wouldn’t go over 40 I’m wondering if my Jeep has problems like stated in the recall. Technicians at James Ceranti Chrysler dodge Jeep says it’s electrical
Incident Aug 26, 2021
Electrical system, engineFiled Aug 11, 2021
The Vehicle will completely shut down (stall) randomly while driving in motion. This happens randomly but consistently. This has happened while driving on highways in speeds of excess of 55mph and on other roads going as slow as 10mph or while in reverse. When this happens, the oil light and Check engine light come on and the vehicle locks up with no power steering. The vehicle will start back up again after a few seconds when you turning the key.
Incident Aug 11, 2021
Suspension, power train, electrical systemFiled Jul 20, 2021
Front and shutters and feels like it may vibrate of the road. Also the trans slips into neutral.
Incident Jun 28, 2021
Electrical system, engineFiled Apr 14, 2021
THIS VEHICLE WON'T START AND I GUESS IT HAS A STARTER PROBLEM. THAT HAPPENING ALL THE THE TIME.*DT
Incident Apr 13, 2021
Power trainFiled Dec 22, 2020
ON A 2 LANE ROAD AT A SPEED OF 25 TO 30 MPH, THE 2008 JEEP COMMANDER QUIT ACCELERATING WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED. IT RESPONDED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. RPM'S REVED UP HIGH WITH NO ACCELERATION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN BACK ON IT CONTINUED TO DO THE SAME THING. INTERMITTENTLY.
Incident Dec 22, 2020
Forward collision avoidanceFiled Dec 3, 2020
YOU WILL BE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR WILL STALL ON YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. NO WARNING.
Incident Dec 1, 2020
Suspension, electrical system, vehicle speed controlFiled Nov 18, 2020
THE RECALL (N23 NHTSA 13V 225) PER SHANEPUA, OF CHRYSLER, THAT IS NOW CAUSING MAJOR PROBLEMS ON MY VEHICLE WAS NOT TASKED TO MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE AND THEY WON'T HONOR THE RECALL. THE OTHER 2 RECALLS WERE POORLY DONE IN FEB 2020 AND IS NOW AGAIN CAUSING PROBLEMS.
Incident Feb 24, 2020
Unknown or otherFiled Oct 27, 2020
RECALL P57 WAS NEVER FULFILLED ON MY VEHICLE. I FILLED OUT THE RECALL CARD AND MAILED IT BUT NEVER HEARD ANYTHING AND MY VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE HAVING ISSUES FROM WHAT THIS RECALL ENTAILED. PLEASE ADVISE HOW I CAN GET THIS RECALL FIXED ON MY VEHICLE. I'VE HAD OFF AND ON ISSUES WITH IT AT STARTING AND HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP WITH NO TRUE RESOLUTION AND SUNDAY 10/25 IT STARTED AGAIN. THANKS, ANGIE
Incident Oct 26, 2020
Engine and engine cooling, power trainFiled Aug 19, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE BEGAN TO RISE. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS, TRACTION AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE AND SHIFTED TO 4TH GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE AND ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: P57. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER VOYLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF BIRMINGHAM LOCATED AT 1313 GRANTS MILL WAY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210, (205) 403-5430, AND HAD THE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED. THE DEALER STATED AFTER THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED THAT THEY CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THE TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
Incident Jan 1, 2017
Power trainFiled Aug 3, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO LIMP MODE AND FAILED TO RESPOND WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ADDITIONALLY, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO REMAIN IN GEAR OR SHIFT CORRECTLY INTO THE PROPER GEARS. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. *LN*JB
Incident Dec 1, 2019
Steering, electrical system, air bagsFiled Jul 29, 2020
HAVING AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH ISSUE WITH MY JEEP. THE KEY LOCKS IN THE IGNITION AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. ALSO THE AIRBAG SIGN SAYS SOMETHING IS WRONG.
Incident Jun 29, 2020
TiresFiled Jul 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH TIRES, TIRE LINE: RUGGED TERRAIN, TIRE SIZE: 245/65/17, DOT NUMBER: BF8T. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED A PUNCTURE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ALL THE OTHER TIRES SHOWED TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE LOCAL WALMART WHERE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED BUT WAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Incident Jul 17, 2020
Electrical system, engineFiled Jul 14, 2020
THE CAR STALLS ALL THE TIME. DRIVING AND IT WILL JUST STOP ON A DIME.
Incident Jul 14, 2020
Fuel/propulsion systemFireFiled Jul 9, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER. A SMELL OF FUEL WAS PERCEIVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE PERFORMANCE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM COLUMBUS (1130 AUTO MALL DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43228) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE BURNT THE FUEL LINES AND MELTED THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND WAS REFERRED TO THE NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Incident Jul 2, 2020
Electrical system, engineFiled May 21, 2020
MY COMMANDER WILL SIMPLY SHUT OFF WHILE AT SPEEDS AND OR IDLING...VERY SCARY VARY DANGEROUS. SOMETIMES IT WILL START RIGHT BACK UP, BUT MOST WONT START AT ALL. I HAVE HAD TO TOW IT AWAY. LUCKILY I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MANAGE SHUT OFFS ...BUT I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN THIS VEHICLE ANYMORE. DON'T WANT TO PUT KIDS IN WITH ME OR TOW ANYTHING OR EVEN JUST DRIVE IT. THERE ARE NO CODES, OR EXPLANATION TO IT FROM MY MECHANIC...MYSTERY. IT'S CURRENTLY NOT STARTING NOW AND KIND OF DONE WITH THIS ISSUE. CHRYSLER...THIS NEEDS A FIX BADLY! *TR
Incident May 21, 2020
TiresFiled Mar 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES, TIRE LINE: WRANGLER TRAIL MARK, TIRE SIZE: MS P245/65/R17, DOT NUMBER: DA8TJJ1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE MEASURING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE TIRE AND NOTICED THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, NOR WERE THE TIRES REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 107,825. *BF CONSUMER MADE AN ATTEMPT TO CALL THE DEALER BUT WAS CLOSED BECAUSE OF COVID-19.*JB
Incident Mar 29, 2020
Electrical systemFiled Dec 25, 2019
THE POWER LOCKS MAKE A HORRIBLE NOISE I I BELIEVE IT IS THE ACTIVATOR
Incident Dec 19, 2019
Electrical systemFiled Dec 25, 2019
THE VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS MAKE S LOUD BUZZING NOISE. I BELIEVE ITS THE ACTIVATOR. THIS WAS NOTICED RECENTLY.
Incident Dec 4, 2019
Electrical system, electronic stability control (ESC)Filed Oct 26, 2019
MY JEEP COMMANDER HAS HAD 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICAL DIAGNOSTICS TO DIAGNOSE WHY THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF CONTINUALLY WHILE IN MOTION OR STOPPED. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS RECENTLY REPLACED AS A PART OF A RECALL AND THIS HAS NOT SOLVED THE ISSUE EITHER. THE JEEP WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF, AND ALL POWER STEERING IS LOSS, CAUSING A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION UNTIL IT CAN BE PUT INTO PARK OR NEUTRAL AND TURN BACK ON. MY LAST DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED THE AUTO REPAIR SHOPPED A COMPUTER READ OF 'RUNNING' WHILE THE TRUCK HAD TURNED OFF SEVERAL TIMES RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM. I HAVE SPENT A LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY ON DIAGNOSTICS AND NO MECHANIC HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIND AN ANSWER EVEN AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AS PART OF AN ORIGINAL RECALL. I WAS TOLD BY ALL THREE AUTO REPAIR SHOPS THAT THEY KNOW THERE IS A STALLING/SHUT OFF ISSUE BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX IT BECAUSE THERE IS NO INDICATOR OF WHY THROUGH THOROUGH DIAGNOSTICS. THEY ALSO NOTED THAT WHEN THE JEEP SHUTS OFF THE DASH LIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON AS IT WOULD NORMALLY WHEN A VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WHEN THE JEEP HAS SHUT OFF ON ME DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR ROAD AT 40 MILES PER HOUR MY ONLY INDICATOR THAT MY VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF IS THAT MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AS THE JEEP BEGINS TO SLOW DOWN. THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH HAS NOT REMEDIED THE SHUT OFF ISSUE AND NO MECHANICAL SHOP HAS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE AND OTHER REASON WHY. ESSENTIALLY MY JEEP COMMANDER IS VERY UNSAFE WITH NO SOLUTION ABLE TO FOUND. I RESEARCHED FURTHER AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A FRONT CONTROL MODULE RECALL ON SOME 2008 JEEP COMMANDERS ISSUED. I BELIEVE MY JEEP COMMANDER'S VIN MAY NEED TO BE ADDED TO THIS RECALL FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL BECAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE AND NO MECHANICAL DIAGNOSTIC HAS BEEN ABLE TO ANSWER WHY. EVERYTHING ELSE IS COMPLETELY SOUND WITH THE JEEP COMMANDER EXCEPT THIS ISSUE OF SHUTTING OFF WHILE ON, IN MOTION OR PARKED.
Incident Aug 1, 2019
Air bags1 injuredFiled Oct 9, 2019
DRIVERS STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR REASON FOR DEPLOYMENT. JUST A SIMPLE INVOLUNTARY DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG WHILE TURNING OFF A CITY STREET INTO A PARKING LOT. IT COULD HAVE KILLED ME - OR WORSE, I COULD HAVE HIT AND KILLED A PEDESTRIAN IN A BUSY LOT.*DT *DT *DT CONSUMER STATED MY NAME IS [XXX], I AM [XXX] FATHER. [XXX] IS A STUDENT AT MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY IN BOZEMAN. THERE REALLY ISN'T A PLACE FOR A PERSON TO LEAVE A VEHICLE AROUND TOWN WITHOUT A PERMIT. THE VEHICLE IS NOW SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. [XXX] I HAVE ATTACHED A COUPLE PICTURES FOR YOU. NOTE THE AIRBAG WAS TUCKED OUT OF THE WAY SOMEWHAT FOR TRANSPORTATION. ALSO NOTE THE WIRE-TAPE STICKING OUT THE TOP. NONE OF THE INSTRUMENTS ON THE STEERING WHEEL ARE OPERATIVE EITHER. THE EXACT MILEAGE IS 136750 LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU NEED FROM ME TO FURTHER THIS INVESTIGATION. [XXX] XXX-XXX-XXXX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JB *TR*JB *TR *DT*DT*JB
Incident Sep 30, 2019
Electrical systemFiled Oct 2, 2019
VEHICLE TURNED COMPLETELY OFF WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, FORTUNATELY NOT WHILE MOVING. TURNED KEY TO OFF POSITION AND TURNED BACK ON. VEHICLE DID RESTART AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE. AWARE THAT CHRYSLER HAS RECALLED NUMEROUS 2008 VEHICLES FOR RECALL# P57 (FOBIK IGNITION KEY).
Incident Oct 2, 2019
Air bagsFiled Sep 10, 2019
POSSIBLE TAKATA RECALL. - AIRBAGS WILL NOT INFLATE - CAR NEEDS A 'CLOCK SPRAY SENSOR'
Incident Jan 30, 2019
EngineFiled Aug 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE PIN, VALVE, AND ENGINE DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT ALSO CALLED A REPAIR SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.
Incident Jun 1, 2019
StructureFiled Jun 27, 2019
WATER LEAKING FROM SUNROOF , WEATHER LINING PEELING OFF MOST OF CAR
Incident May 15, 2019
Electrical system, air bags, service brakesFiled Jun 24, 2019
ABS BRAKE SLIP CONTROL LIGHTS STAY ON
Incident Jun 18, 2019
Electrical systemFiled Mar 4, 2019
JEEP WILL NOT START. IT DISPLAYS TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP FOR A SPLIT SECOND AS YOU TURN ON THE KEY. THE JEEP SAT OVERNIGHT IN THE DRIVEWAY BEFORE TRYING TO START IT THE NEXT MORNING, AND IT DID NOT START.
Incident Mar 2, 2019
Service brakesCrashFiled Feb 21, 2019
I WAS DRIVING MY SON TO HOCKEY AND THERE WAS TRAFFIC STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME I WENT TO HIT THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WAS HARD I KEPT STOMPING ON THE PEDAL AND NOTHING I ENDED UP REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE MY JEEP WAS OFF AFTER THE CRASH AND I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT, I THOUGHT I WAS LOSING MY MIND THAT MAYBE MY SANDAL GOT STUCK BUT THE MORE I THOUGHT ABOUT IT THE MORE AND MORE I REALIZED I DID STOMP ON MY PEDAL MY 17 YEAR OLD SON WAS WITH ME AND HE TOLD ME AT ONE POINT I LITERALLY SAT UP TRYING TO PUSH ON THE PEDAL I'M AGGRAVATED AND STRESSED ABOUT THE ENTIRE THING SO I DECIDED TO LOOK FOR RECALLS TRYING TO EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED AND CAME ACROSS A INCOMPLETE RECALL, I SWEAR ON MY 3 KIDS I STOMPED ON THAT PEDAL AND WASN'T LOSING MY MIND NOTHING MADE SENSE SO MY JEEP IS PRETTY MUCH TOTALED, I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO I DON'T WANT THIS TO FALL BACK ON ME WHICH IT ALREADY HAS
Incident Feb 20, 2019
Electronic stability control (ESC)Filed Feb 17, 2019
WHEN DRIVING THE JEEP COMMANDER WILL SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITH NOW STEERING OR BRAKING POWER
Incident Feb 4, 2019
Seat beltsFiled Feb 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SECOND ROW DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES MALFUNCTIONED AND WOULD NOT PROPERLY LOCK AND/OR UNLOCK. ON OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE BUCKLES WOULD ERRONEOUSLY UNLOCK. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (SHERWOOD JEEP, 1915 N. SALISBURY BLVD, SALISBURY, MD) WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. *DT*JB
Incident Jan 1, 2017
Electrical systemFiled Dec 19, 2018
I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE AT A NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND DIDN'T KNOW THAT IT LEAKED INTO THE CABIN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FOOT WELL BECAUSE OF THE DRAIN TUBES FOR THE SUNROOF. I TOOK IT IN THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED BUT THE VERY NEXT TIME IT RAINED IT WAS SOAKED AGAIN AND BY THEN I FOUND OUT WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON WITH THE VEHICLE. IT'S NOT THAT I DON'T WANT TO BE A GOOD CONSUMER AND NOT MAKE ANY WAVES, BUT I DON'T WANT TO KEEP PAYING FOR A LEAKING VEHICLE, AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. WHAT HAPPENS IF I GO TO STEP OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND SLIP AND FALL, I HAVE FEET ANKLE PROBLEMS AS IT IS AND IT'S DETRIMENTAL TO MY HEALTH SHOULD THAT HAPPEN.
Incident Dec 12, 2018
Power train, electrical system, electronic stability control (ESC)Filed Dec 16, 2018
TAMARA RECALL THE JEEP WILL CUT OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT WILL ALSO MAKE ATTEMPTS TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND BELOW. THE ESP LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON. ONCE ABLE TO GET THE JEEP STOPPED WITH OUT GETTING IN AN ACCIDENT IT WILL RESTART AND ALL LIGHTS WILL GO OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW 3 TIMES WITH IN 4 DAYS WITH IT CUTTING COMPLETELY OFF AND 5 TIMES TRYING TO WHILE DRIVING. THE 1ST TIME IT WAS ON A HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 50 MILES AND HOUR. THE 2ND TIME I WAS GETTING OFF THE INTERSTATE WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE GOING ABOUT 30 MILES AN HR. THE 3RD TIME I WAS DOING 35 MILES AN HR ON A BUSY STREET. THE TIMES THAT IT HAS ATTEMPTED TO SHUT OFF BUT DIDN'T I WAS GOING BETWEEN 45 AND 60 MILES AN HR. THIS IS UNSAFE FOR ANYONE TO BE DRIVING AND HAVE HAPPEN. IT CAN CAUSE ME TO HAVE ACCIDENT AND OR TO CAUSE A ACCIDENT. THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS HARM AND LOSS OF LIFE. I AM NOT SURE IF IT IS THE IGNITION SWITCH OR AN ISSUE WITH THE MOTOR OR WIRING. SOMETHING IS WRONG. I SEE ON OTHER FORUMS THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS ISSUE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS JEEP FROM I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT. I AM IN FEAR FOR MYSELF AND KIDS AND OTHERS.
Incident Dec 11, 2018
NHTSA crash ratings
2008 Jeep Commander 4-DR. w/SAB
- Front, driver
- 5 out of 5 stars
- Front, passenger
- 5 out of 5 stars
- Side, front seat
- Not Rated
- Side, rear seat
- Not Rated
- Rollover
- 3 out of 5 stars
Rated under NHTSA's pre-2011 program, which scored each seat. These stars can't be compared with ratings from 2011 on.
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