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2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4, 4% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2008 Jeep commander started give problems by not starting, changed the starter once, it work for a few months and then started again, changed the started twice withing 6 months and still gives problems, whats wrong with this car, I cant rely on this vehicle because it leaves me every where.”

NHTSA complaint #10789401, filed 2015-11, 130,000 miles

“Electrical problem sometimes when I start the Jeep my radio will not come on it won't come until I cut it off and started it back up sometimes it take 2-4 starts. Water problem I have water coming in on the passenger side floor board every time a hard rain comes. Can't find where it comes from. Looked on youtube about 6 people had the same problem with the same kind of Jeep commander. 2008. This has been going on for 8 year on and off some. …”

NHTSA complaint #10991845, filed 2017-05, 36,988 miles

“Previously owned Jeep commander was purchased from a chrysler dealership in 2012. Since then we have had unusually short battery life: the battery in the car has had to be replaced 2 times in the past two years (warrantied 3 year battery life from manufacturer). Additionally, the car has failed to start atleast 5 times in the past two years. …”

NHTSA complaint #10659620, filed 2014-11, 80,000 miles

“My car all of the sudden wouldn't turn on, it said damaged key, the key is fine, it unlocks and locks without a problem, but the car wont start. I've been told is the win”

NHTSA complaint #10983038, filed 2017-05

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009215%
200844%
2007154%

Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4

Electrical system
68 complaints
Engine
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology