2008 Jeep Commander Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 6%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Jeep Commander, 6% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have owned two Jeep commanders. 1st was a 2006 Commander that I leased. Seems to be a problem with the windshield cracking easily. I had to replace 2 windshields on the vehicle. I traded it in and purchased a 2008 Commander. Within one week, I already have a rock chip. Seems to be a defect with the windshields they are putting on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10259474, filed 2009-02, 1,728 miles“Being having problems with windshield in my Jeep Commander SUV. It cracks easily I had owned it for 2 years and called windshield repair guy 4 times to fix 4 different cracks caused by stones on road costing me $35 dollars each time,yesterday I was barely accessing the hwy another stone hit my windshield again creating a huge crack again it seems to me windshield too weak.”
NHTSA complaint #10325159, filed 2010-04, 22,000 miles“I just purchased my 2008 Jeep Commander almost 3 weeks ago and I already have a cracked windshield. At first it was just a little star that turned into a very large crack in just a matter of hours. It was a very small rock that made a very big crack. Now my navigation system is bugging out.”
NHTSA complaint #10209996, filed 2007-11, 1,400 miles“A couple nights ago I started my vehicle and the lights were dim at the dashboard. At the same time the headlights would only turn off when the vehicle was turned off, the turn signals quit working, but the hazards work though, the dome lights didn't work unless lens pushed on but not from turn signal lever and the windshield wipers quit working. This all happened at the same time. I thought maybe a cluster relay was bad. The more I look into it, it may be the tipm is faulty. In the past year I have replaced the battery twice, alternater is good and the vehicle stalled at random times.”
NHTSA complaint #10940200, filed 2017-01, 128,141 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10223710Jul 12, 2017Exterior Mirror The latest version of these exterior mirrors have had their glass removed to be serviced separatly. To install, connect the electrial connector (if equipped) and…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Commander
201 complaintsEngine
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBrakes
12 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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