2008 Jeep Commander problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (138) · Engine (36) · Power Train (20)
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233 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:ignition 2014-09-17 · campaign 14V567000 · 292,798 vehicles
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 May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" positi
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 r
Fix: 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.
Electrical System 2013-05-07 · campaign 13V175000 · 295,345 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (56)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, 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
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 56 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-31 · Engine“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 ent…”
2026-03-15 · Visibility/Wiper“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. …”
2026-03-08 · Service Brakes“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. …”
2025-04-30 · Air Bags · 140,000 mi“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: …”
2024-06-18 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“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 mon…”
2024-02-28 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 buc…”
2023-09-19 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 e…”
2023-04-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 160,948 mi“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 co…”
2023-02-14 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 st…”
2023-01-22 · Power Train“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.