2008 Jeep Commander Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,502miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Jeep Commander, 2% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,502 miles. 2 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.
“The recall (n23 NHTSA 13v 225) per shanepua, of chrysler, that is now causing major problems on my vehicle was not tasked to my specific vehicle and they won't honor the recall. The other 2 recalls were poorly done in feb 2020 and is now again causing problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11375252, filed 2020-11, 189,110 miles“Tl- the contac owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. Was traveling 30mph when the front axel broke. The vehicle was towed to the dealer diagnose that front axel broke because of a catostrophic defect. The dealer spoke to the manufacture requesting a new vehicle. Current and failure mileage were 75. Li”
NHTSA complaint #10211174, filed 2007-12, 75 miles“Electrical System is failing. Began with the Electrical sunroof will not open/OR slide all the way open, the sunroof Electrical problem has been this way since I purchased it in 04/2019. Next the touchscreen panel for the radio AM/FM, will shit off while driving down the road randomly and sporadically. CD Player quit working indefinitely, i cant even get my CD out of the CD player. Will not play any CD or radio if cd player is attempted to be activated. Airbag warning light is showing on dash 24/7, however, vehicle has never been wreaked. No airbag been deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11545533, filed 2023-09“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving at approximately 25 MPH, the front passenger side axle fractured causing the front passenger wheel to fracture and detach. In addition, the brake lines fractured and the brakes failed. The vehicle was skidding out of control and crashed into a concrete curb. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10746029, filed 2015-08, 125,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving at an unknown speed, the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle began pulling from left to right. The vehicle veered off to the right and drove into a ditch. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center and the mechanic stated that the suspension failed. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 8,000. Updated 08/14/09. Updated 08/17/09”
NHTSA complaint #10276137, filed 2009-07, 8,000 milesSuspension: 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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