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2008 Jeep Commander 4X4 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Jeep Commander 4X4, 3% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.

“Used power liftgate to open and put groceries in back of 2008 Jeep commander. Liftgate failed and slammed down on my back. Now, when activating the power liftgate, it goes up half way and slams shut.”

NHTSA complaint #10345674, filed 2010-07, 43,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep COMMANDER 4X4. When it rained, water entered the floor panel of the vehicle and caused the amplifier to fail without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the sun roof tubes needed to be cleared. The vehicle was serviced, but the remedy failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10968152, filed 2017-03, 98,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep COMMANDER 4X4. The contact stated that the third row rear seat in the vehicle had became inoperable and unable to close causing the driver to be unable to view out of the rear window. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the mechanism that controls the seats needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10762549, filed 2015-09, 75,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200833%
2007134%

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
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Seats
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 28, 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