10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,615 miles

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2008 Jeep Commander Owner Comments

problem #9

Mar 102021

Commander

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The jeep randomly stutters, surges, and dies at the light. The brake light comes on and off and the brakes also feel like they stutter and/or shake when pressing on the pedal break.

- Houston , TX, USA

problem #8

Jun 182019

Commander

  • miles
ABS brake slip control lights stay

- Efland, NC, USA

problem #7

Feb 202019

Commander

  • 112,538 miles
I was driving my son to hockey and there was traffic stopped in front of me I went to hit the brakes and the pedal was hard I kept stomping on the pedal and nothing I ended up rear ending another vehicle my Jeep was off after the crash and I thought nothing of it, I thought I was losing my mind that maybe my sandal got stuck but the more I thought about it the more and more I realized I did stomp on my pedal my 17 year old son was with me and he told me at one point I literally sat up trying to push on the pedal I'm aggravated and stressed about the entire thing so I decided to look for recalls trying to explain what happened and came across a incomplete recall, I swear on my 3 kids I stomped on that pedal and wasn't losing my mind nothing made sense so my Jeep is pretty much totaled, I'm not sure what to do I don't want this to fall back on me which it already has

- Manchester, NH, USA

problem #6

Apr 012018

Commander

  • 119,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While the vehicle was stationary, the key became stuck in the ignition. In addition, the air bag, ABS, and traction control indicators illuminated. Napleton's river oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in lansing, Illinois was made aware of the failure and replaced the ignition switch and the ignition key. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- South Holland, IL, USA

problem #5

May 122017

Commander

  • 99,000 miles
2008 Jeep Commander safety issue where it completely looses all electrical and motor systems while driving or idling. It stalls out only at low RPM or when shifting from first to second gear. I lost all systems including steering, brakes, and hazard lights. This happened to me several times in the past week nearly causing an accident. Dealership and private auto mechanic could not diagnose and it leaves no system events. I contacted Chrysler to see if this was related to an earlier model Commander recall with the exact same problem and they grew angry with me and hung up.

- Holland, MI, USA

problem #4

Jul 302015

Commander

  • 125,000 miles
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.

- Wayne, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jul 012014

Commander 8-cyl

  • 86,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on the highway, the entire dashboard went black and the car went completely dead. This has happened 3 times since the first incident. No lights, power steering or brakes, no power windows to put my hand out to wave cars around me. Car also stalls immediately upon starting up. Also another recurring issue is the entire dashboard lighting up and flashing, total power loss--no power in gas pedal, car stops, and then suddenly kicks back in. I called the dealership and they said I must pay $99.50 for a diagnostic test.

- Harrison, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 122013

Commander 4WD 6-cyl

  • 77,000 miles
I have had several occurrences of my Jeep stalling while driving. Range in speeds are from 5 - 60mph. Changed a computer and still having the problem.

- West Winfield, NY, USA

problem #1

May 202013

Commander 6-cyl

  • 89,000 miles
Parking assistant brake light comes on. Whenever car is driven over a bump loud clanking noise happens. Took care to muffler man thinking it was a broken bracket however the mechanic said because of the design of the parking brake over the chassis it rubs and has wore down the rubber casing therefore the brakeline is exposed. Was told to take it to the dealership. This is my 2nd complaint and now have another issue to enter. When does this become a lemon law issue? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Otisville, MI, USA

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