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2008 Jeep Commander: common problems and reliability
An average Commander year.
437 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2008 Commander?The 2008 Jeep Commander has 437 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Jeep Commander vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Commander years only. How we score it
Is 2008 a good year for the Commander?
Across the 5 Commander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 45 (2010) to 1,782 (2006). With 437 complaints, the 2008 Commander sits about the same as the model's median of 437.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2008 Commander
electrical system:ignition
Campaign 14V567000Chrysler 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.
power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Campaign 13V175000Chrysler 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.
electrical system
Campaign 08V059000CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
suspension
Campaign 09E039000ROCK 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.
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service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Campaign 07V415000ON 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Commander. See the full Commander owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Commander listings typically run $5,900–$8,997 across 2006 to 2010 model years.
Other Commander model years
Compare every Commander year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.
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