2008 Jeep Commander Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

59Engine complaints

18.1%Of all 326 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM192 · 58.9%

ENGINE59 · 18.1%

POWER TRAIN26 · 8%

AIR BAGS21 · 6.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15 · 4.6%

Share of the 326 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Jeep Commander overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…”NHTSA complaint 10638771 — filed 09/24/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER COULD NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10619190 — filed 08/06/2014

“DRIVING ON STRAIGHT RESIDENTIAL ROAD AT 35 MPH. ABRUPT POWER LOSS TO VEHICLE OCCURRED. GAS GAUGE WENT FROM HALF FULL TO BELOW EMPTY. DIFFICULT STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 10618172 — filed 08/01/2014

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Commander have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Jeep Commander: 59 of 326 complaints on file (18.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Jeep Commander have in total?

326 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.