2008 Jeep Commander engine problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Jeep Commander — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“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…”
filed Feb 28, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Commander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 14 | 31% |
| 2009 Commander | 9 | 20% |
| 2007 Commander | 154 | 22% |
| 2006 Commander | 203 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Jeep Commander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.