2008 Jeep Commander vs 2008 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Jeep Commander | 2008 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 325 | 873 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 56 | 95 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 16–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,500 mi | 64,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Commander | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 200 | 178 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 309 |
| Steering | 9 | 156 |
| Suspension | 8 | 108 |
| Power Train | 30 | 67 |
| Engine | 58 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 69 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 71 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 83 | 30 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 183 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 123 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 10 |
2008 Jeep Commander
2008 Jeep Wrangler
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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.