repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions.
2008 Jeep CommanderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 327 owner complaints about the 2008 Jeep Commander, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-567 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Jeep Commander has problems
327 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
201Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
59Engine3 crash/fire/injury
30Power train1 crash/fire/injury
22Air bags
15Vehicle speed control
14Engine and engine cooling
13Visibility
10Service brakes
9Structure
7015 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 201 | 5 |
| Engine | 59 | 3 |
| Power train | 30 | 1 |
| Air bags | 22 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 0 |
| Visibility | 13 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 2 |
| Structure | 9 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 70 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2008 Jeep Commander recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
no report yet
Disc: caliper
Risk. THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 132 electrical system complaints. 67% were reported before 100,000 miles.
9under 30k miles88under 100k miles44100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Commander year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Commander median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Commander owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I had the vehicle towed into the dealership with issues and was charged given the vehicle back and not fixed. I have attempted to reach out several times and I feel discriminated against with being told that I will receive a call back and they continue to ignore my calls and no call back at all. I…
Codes U1403 and U1411. Driving down highway all gages stopped working, air conditioning stopped working, abs light going off, locks won’t operate, windows won’t open or close, rear door remained locked couldn’t get my child out of the car due to the rear door remaining locked. Technician unable to…
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…
Own a 2008 Commander?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.