2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4, 4% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“Have had multiple issues with Jeep stalling. For 2 years now it has randomly stalled after passing over large uneven surfaces in road. Have taken in to chrysler Jeep facilities and was told nothing could be diagnosed. A new issue is when I am simply driving the vehicle will stall. Having my 3 small children in the car when this happened yesterday was beyond terrifying. Someone is going to be seriously injured or killed with this problem that seems to be a commonality in jeeps. Something needs to be done.”
NHTSA complaint #10521874, filed 2013-06, 44,000 miles“Ignition switch failure. Latest recall includes 2008 called and does not include my vehicle. I thought this nightmare was finally over. Since shortly after purchase has been occurring. Completely loses all power-steering, breaking..everything completely shuts down. Has occurred in 80 MPH traffic in downtown atlanta, on a railroad track (due to bump) in the middle of a busy interaction, speeding up to make a left turn into traffic etc. Took everything off key and did no good except made me lose my extra key this vehicle is a death trap. …”
NHTSA complaint #10639458, filed 2014-09, 70,000 miles“Driving at speed on a parkway, the car engine stalled out. Lost all electrical (radio, speedometer, tach, etc.) and was able to pull off to side of the road. Brakes and steering worked, but not ps. Car started back up with turn of ignition. This is the second instance of this happening, first one was about 2 years ago but don't have info. I happened to pay closer attention this time given recent history of ignition recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10615586, filed 2014-07, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep COMMANDER 4X4. When the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact mentioned that the vehicle started after several attempts, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was no mechanical failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10788540, filed 2015-11Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4
68 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
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.
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