The 2008 Jeep Commander has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 618,236 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 458 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007,…
Consequence
If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power…
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional…
Consequence
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC07V4150002007-09-1228,755 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence
THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
191
2crashes2fires3injuries
ENGINE
58
3crashes2injuries
POWER TRAIN
26
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
21
5crashes7injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
15
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
15
1crashes2injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10
SERVICE BRAKES
10
2crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
9
STEERING
9
Total complaints458
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Driving down the interstate with all windows on jeep commander closed. With no fore warning the sunroof flew off. This poses a serious safety risk to the individual driver and others on the road. My scenario another driver’s vehicle was struck by said glass.”
“Traction control kicks in and the gas peddle doesn't work properly. Won't accelerate and just slows down. 20-30 seconds later and it kicks back off. Happened 3-4 times. No problems up until incident. Does have the tire pressure light on as well.”
“The contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the clockspring assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the…”
“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…”
“2008 jeep commander, 4.7l, qdii system. Vehicle experiences a sudden an unexpected loss of power and braking action while driving at speed. After loss of power, abs, stability control, brake, check engine light, dash board warning lights illuminate and flash. Park assist and service 4wd error…”
“2008 jeep commander, 4.7l, qdii system. Vehicle experiences a sudden an unexpected loss of power and braking action while driving at speed. After loss of power, abs, stability control, brake, check engine light, dash board warning lights illuminate and flash. Park assist and service 4wd error…”
“2008 jeep commander, 4.7l, qdii system. Vehicle experiences a sudden an unexpected loss of power and braking action while driving at speed. After loss of power, abs, stability control, brake, check engine light, dash board warning lights illuminate and flash. Park assist and service 4wd error…”
“The contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the abs, traction control, check engine, and esp bas warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, on some occasions while driving approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Jeep Commander as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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