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2008 Jeep Commander Engine Problems

NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Jeep Commander, 25% of all 326 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 6 Commander model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 79,050 miles.

Engine complaints
81
25% of 326
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
79,050 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Jeep Commander engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 26, 2008, latest Aug 31, 2026.

2008 Jeep Commander engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter62008 Q22011 Q22012 Q42014 Q32016 Q42019 Q32022 Q12026 Q3
81 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2013 Q1 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Jeep Commander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Commander model year

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

  1. 20051 (25%)
  2. 2006510 (31%)
  3. 2007259 (37%)
  4. 200881 (25%)
  5. 200910 (22%)
  6. 201019 (42%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Commander have engine problems?
NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Jeep Commander, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 79,050 miles.
Which Jeep Commander year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Jeep Commander has the most engine complaints (510), compared with 81 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Jeep Commander?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Commander is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.