2008 Jeep Commander 4x4 recalls and problems

No recalls and 111 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Jeep Commander 4x4.

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recalls
111
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Jeep Commander 4x4 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 9, 2018 · Air bags · 48,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRANHAVEN JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (348 W MAIN ST, BRANFORD, CT 06405) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…

Aug 8, 2017 · Electrical system · 53,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JAKE SWEENEY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (85 W KEMPER RD, SPRINGDALE, OH 45246) WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…

May 26, 2017 · Electrical system · 36,988 miles

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SOMETIMES WHEN I START THE JEEP MY RADIO WILL NOT COME ON IT WON'T COME UNTIL I CUT IT OFF AND STARTED IT BACK UP SOMETIMES IT TAKE 2-4 STARTS. WATER PROBLEM I HAVE WATER COMING IN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD EVERY TIME A HARD RAIN COMES. CAN'T FIND WHERE IT COMES FROM. LOOKED ON YOUTUBE ABOUT…

May 2, 2017 · Engine

MY CAR ALL OF THE SUDDEN WOULDN'T TURN ON, IT SAID DAMAGED KEY, THE KEY IS FINE, IT UNLOCKS AND LOCKS WITHOUT A PROBLEM, BUT THE CAR WONT START. I'VE BEEN TOLD IS THE WIN

Mar 23, 2017 · Visibility · 98,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4. WHEN IT RAINED, WATER ENTERED THE FLOOR PANEL OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE AMPLIFIER TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF TUBES NEEDED TO BE CLEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED…

Commander 4x4 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2007 033970
2008 011130
2009 01300

Across all years, the 2007 Commander 4x4 has the most complaints (339). All Jeep Commander 4x4 years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Commander 4x4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Jeep Commander 4x4 as of October 27, 2026.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Commander 4x4?
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (68 complaints), followed by engine (23).
How many 2008 Jeep Commander 4x4 complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 111 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 9, 2018.