2008 Jeep Commander Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 202 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Jeep Commander, 62% of all 326 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest electrical complaint count among 6 Commander model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 202
- 62% of 326
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 85,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
When 2008 Jeep Commander electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 13, 2009, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Jeep Commander
- NHTSA 14V567000Sep 17, 2014Electrical System292,798 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
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, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
Risk: 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 steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 13V175000May 7, 2013Electrical System295,345 vehicles
Electrical system
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 shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 08V059000Feb 6, 2008Electrical System1,338 vehicles
Electrical system
Chrysler is recalling 1,338 my 2008 jeep grand cherokee and commander vehicles. The front control module may have been incorrectly manufactured.
Risk: 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.
Electrical System complaints by Commander model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Jeep Commander have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 202 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Jeep Commander, 62% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
- Which Jeep Commander year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2006 Jeep Commander has the most electrical complaints (704), compared with 202 for the 2008.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Jeep Commander?
- Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Jeep Commander concern the electrical: 14V567000, 13V175000, and 08V059000.