2008 Jeep Commander vs 2009 Jeep Commander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Jeep Commander | 2009 Jeep Commander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 326 | 46 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 56 | 51 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,500 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Commander | Jeep Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 201 | 21 |
| Engine | 59 | 9 |
| Power Train | 30 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 1 |
| Visibility | 13 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 83 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2008 Jeep Commander
2009 Jeep Commander
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.