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2008 Jeep Commander engine problems

82 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Commander cite engine, 19% of all 438 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
82
19% of all complaints
Crashes
3
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the engine

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“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 have had to spend money on a rental during this entire situation.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 31, 2026Electrical system, EngineODI 11760883
“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 messages flash intermittently. Vehicle begins to buck and surge, accelerator becomes unresponsive. Has occurred at highway speed of 70mph, 50mph, 35mph. Loss of control of vehicle is sudden an unexpected with no advance warning. Vehicle has been to my local jeep dealer 4 times for repair (in under 1000 miles) multiple components replaced with no correction to issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 28, 2024Power train, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11574444
“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 the driver's seat, causing the seat to vibrate. The contact stated that she also observed oil under the oil filter when she inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted but the warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,948.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 25, 2023Service brakes, hydraulic, EngineODI 11518836
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 10, 2022Power train, Service brakes, EngineODI 11456102
“Woke up and it wouldn’t crank, been driving it every day, Ignition module front control module May be bad like stated in the recall, won’t turn over or crank, transmission input output sensors idk maybe transmission module, wouldn’t go over 40 I’m wondering if my Jeep has problems like stated in the recall. Technicians at James Ceranti Chrysler dodge Jeep says it’s electrical”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 28, 2021Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11430834
“The Vehicle will completely shut down (stall) randomly while driving in motion. This happens randomly but consistently. This has happened while driving on highways in speeds of excess of 55mph and on other roads going as slow as 10mph or while in reverse. When this happens, the oil light and Check engine light come on and the vehicle locks up with no power steering. The vehicle will start back up again after a few seconds when you turning the key.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 11, 2021Electrical system, EngineODI 11428644

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.