2008 Jeep Commander power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Jeep Commander — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“The Electrical System has failed. The center sound system shuts off and reboots on its own every hour or 2 causing electronic failure and has proven to get worse over time. Following that the Jeep will randomly not start, mechanics have told me that it must be the Electrical System because it is…”
filed Feb 14, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Plate - Planetary
101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2024Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2021Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
9001784 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2021
Power Train problems in other Commander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 Commander | 8 | 18% |
| 2007 Commander | 131 | 19% |
| 2006 Commander | 295 | 18% |
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.