2008 Jeep Commander Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Jeep Commander, 3% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,300 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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've been having issues with my '08 Commander for several months now. The sunroof leaked and water got into the dashboard, shorting the radio out. Dealer fixed sunroof seal and radio. On the drive home from the dealer, dashboard lights started flashing. Returned to dealer the next day, but they could not locate a problem. Three days later, car would shut off while driving and all dashboard lights would flash. Returned to dealer, they were unable to duplicate issue. Tech from dealer drove car for 1 day and he could not find an issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510733, filed 2013-05, 80,000 miles“My 2008 Jeep Commander overland edition has shut off multiple times while I am driving down the interstate at 60 + MPH. I look all function when this happens; power steering, gas, electrical, etc. I have to make my way to the side of the road, put the car in park and restart it. It always restarts right away. I have taken my car in 4-6 times to allen samuels dodge, Jeep in katy tx to try and have the problem diagnosed. Each time they keep my car for multiple days and then tell me they cannot diagnose the problem. I have called chrysler customer service and am getting no help from them either. …”
NHTSA complaint #10505503, filed 2013-04, 83,300 miles“Jeep would not start. Starter continued to turn check engine light illuminated. Was able to get engine started once but starter didn't disengage. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Dealership was unable to investigate it for four days (thurs. - sunday) when I called on monday afternoon they could not locate my vehicle in the computer. I contacted the service manager. Half an hour later they told me my Jeep needs a new fuel pump and would be ready tomorrow afternoon. They couldn't find it earlier because the technician did not enter the vehicle in the computer under my name. …”
NHTSA complaint #10219966, filed 2008-03, 1,600 miles“Fuel tank where filler hose connects has started to leak when I fill tank. Also exhaust manifold bolts are made so small and weak that they brake and dealer keeps telling customers that engine noise of knocking is normal on Commander.”
NHTSA complaint #11153011, filed 2018-11, 232,000 miles“Started Jeep, backed out of parking space, turned left out of parking lot, drove 20 feet to stop sign, Jeep stalled while waiting for traffic to clear for left hand turn.”
NHTSA complaint #10503599, filed 2013-03, 48,500 milesFuel system: 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 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
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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