YearToAvoid

2008 Jeep Commander Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Jeep Commander, 7% of all 326 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 6 Commander model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
22
7% of 326
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
90,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Jeep Commander brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 8, 2010, latest Mar 8, 2026.

2008 Jeep Commander brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2010Jun 2013Apr 2014Jun 2015Jul 2017Feb 2019Mar 2022
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2010 to Mar 2026; peak Feb 2019 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Jeep Commander

  1. NHTSA 07V415000Sep 12, 2007Brakes28,755 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper

    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.

    Risk: 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.

Brakes complaints by Commander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 2006105 (6%)
  3. 200739 (6%)
  4. 200822 (7%)
  5. 20091 (2%)
  6. 20105 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Commander have brake problems?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Jeep Commander, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
Which Jeep Commander year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Jeep Commander has the most brake complaints (105), compared with 22 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Jeep Commander?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Commander concerns the brake: 07V415000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.