2008 Jeep Commander Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,895miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Jeep Commander, 3% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,895 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“We had a very hard rain and when I went to my Jeep the driver side floor was full of water. I started my Jeep up and my radio speakers stopped working. Before I purchased the Jeep chrysler had to fix a water problem because it was flooding the passenger side floor and they had to fix the speakers because the back speakers were not working. Now I'm having the same issues but now they want me to pay. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10555301, filed 2013-12, 87,790 miles“Leaking water through side driver handle also carpets soaked when rains. Has been happening through the years. Safety issue now I believe is affecting my electical in door panel. Passenger door window will not work from drivers side.now leaking from light fixture. Will it affect any other electrical in the future? When Jeep was new door hinge was replaced rusted out. Need it done again. This is not normal maintenance to replace hinges. The door sounds like its going to crack in half when opening and closing. Wouldnt be suprised if it fell off. Its the same side as the leaks. …”
NHTSA complaint #11113221, filed 2018-07, 36,000 miles“My daughter was driving down the hwy and a car came out in front of her from the left side and they hit. The other car's air bags all went off. My Jeep not one air bag went off after totaling the front end going through a ditch hitting a guard rail etc. Police but on report they went off just took it as they should of because of how bad she was hit. My daughter has back problems the other person cracked hip had to have back surgery. My daughter has to have surgery to but they wouldn't ok it at time so now applying for disability unable to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10584149, filed 2014-04, 100,000 miles“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“1) the seat belt casing breaks away from the seat belt making it difficult if not impossible to insert and connect seat belt into receptacle. 2) interior door handle (rear passenger) suddenly quit working, not allowing passenger to exit vehicle. This is a serious safety issue in the event of an accident or other necessary emergency exit scenario.”
NHTSA complaint #10629114, filed 2014-08, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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