MYRModel Year Report

2008 Jeep Commander 4X4

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2008 Jeep Commander 4X4
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:50:10.581Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Commander 4X4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2007: 339 complaints 2007 2008: 111 complaints 2008 2009: 13 complaints 2009
2008: 111 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007339
2008111
200913

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 61%

61% of complaints: electrical system — 68 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition.

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ON JULY 21, 2010 MY BLINKERS AND DASH LIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THEY REPLACED THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH AND UPDATED THE KEY FOBS PER A RECALL NOTICE. $240.32 CHARGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121018

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 23 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.

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I RECENTLY HAD AN ISSUE WHERE AFTER DRIVING MY VEHICLE, GOING INTO A BANK AND RETURNING TO START MY CAR, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. I TRIED REPEATEDLY TO START THE VEHICLE BUT NOTHING WORKED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120330

Also filed under VISIBILITY

VISIBILITY 9%

9% of complaints: visibility — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and windshield.

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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I WAS INVOLDVED IN A 2MV/PD ACCIDENT WHERE I "T-BONED" A VEHICLE THAT RAN A STOP SIGN. I AFTER I TRUCK THE VEHICLE I FORCED BOTH VEHICLES THROUGH A DEEP DITCH AND INTO A FIELD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100105

SEVERE COLLISION WITH THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE. I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 50 MPH WHEN THE CAR AHEAD SUDDENLY STOPPED. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND SKIDDED INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE'S REAR END.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080908

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180109

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.