2008 Jeep Commander Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Jeep Commander, 4% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I was driving my son to hockey and there was traffic stopped in front of me I went to hit the brakes and the pedal was hard I kept stomping on the pedal and nothing I ended up rear ending another vehicle my Jeep was off after the crash and I thought nothing of it, I thought I was losing my mind that maybe my sandal got stuck but the more I thought about it the more and more I realized I did stomp on my pedal my 17 year old son was with me and he told me at one point I literally sat up trying to push on the pedal I'm aggravated and stressed about the entire thing so I decided to look for…”
NHTSA complaint #11181544, filed 2019-02, 112,538 miles“2008 Jeep Commander safety issue where it completely looses all electrical and motor systems while driving or idling. It stalls out only at low RPM or when shifting from first to second gear. I lost all systems including steering, brakes, and hazard lights. This happened to me several times in the past week nearly causing an accident. Dealership and private auto mechanic could not diagnose and it leaves no system events. I contacted chrysler to see if this was related to an earlier model Commander recall with the exact same problem and they grew angry with me and hung up.”
NHTSA complaint #10985422, filed 2017-05, 99,000 miles“While driving on the highway, the entire dashboard went black and the car went completely dead. This has happened 3 times since the first incident. No lights, power steering or brakes, no power windows to put my hand out to wave cars around me. Car also stalls immediately upon starting up. Also another recurring issue is the entire dashboard lighting up and flashing, total power loss--no power in gas pedal, car stops, and then suddenly kicks back in. I called the dealership and they said I must pay $99.50 for a diagnostic test.”
NHTSA complaint #10610576, filed 2014-07, 86,000 miles“I have had several occurrences of my Jeep stalling while driving. Range in speeds are from 5 - 60mph. Changed a computer and still having the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10538242, filed 2013-08, 77,000 miles“Traction control kicks in and the gas peddle doesn't work properly. Won't accelerate and just slows down. 20-30 seconds later and it kicks back off. Happened 3-4 times. No problems up until incident. Does have the tire pressure light on as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11722764, filed 2026-03Related recalls
- 07V415000Sep 12, 2007On 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…Covers: Jeep Commander 2007–2008, Grand Cherokee 2007–2008
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Commander
201 complaintsEngine
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Commander
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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