2008 Jeep Commander Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Jeep Commander, 2% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 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.
“Vehicle drops from 70 MPH to 30 MPH unexpectedly and frequently. Unable to get out of first gear. Adding 1 quart transmission fluid lasts for a few days. No leaks seen by 3 mechanics”
NHTSA complaint #11152365, filed 2018-11, 86,000 miles“I called last 8/9/18 to brought the attention on what's going on with my vehicle. I received a respond from NHTSA dated 8/28/18. Please review your computer system from my report. There is additional problem that I just experienced recently when we have a severe storm happened last 8/10/18 the sun roof was leaking and it flooded the driver side floor. I have to clear the water and open all the doors to let it dry and applied anti mold disenfectant to protect our health. Also the computer system discontinued working. The system monitor failed. Dealer was asking $ 800.00 to fix monitor system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11132712, filed 2018-10“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving above 40 MPH, the speed suddenly reduced and the check engine warning sensor remained illuminated. In addition, the front driver's seat would erroneously change positions while operating the vehicle. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11118784, filed 2018-08, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the second row headrests were not adjustable and interfered with the installation of a highback booster seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 09/21/11 updated 2/23/12”
NHTSA complaint #10418380, filed 2011-08, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216395Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Seats: 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 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
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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