2008 Jeep Commander drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 27 complaints for the 2008 Jeep Commander, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander 4x4. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the ignition running and the parking brake engaged when the vehicle independently shifted into reverse. The driver jumped out of the vehicle before it crashed into a waterway. The driver sustained a swollen ankle as a result. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was pulled out of the water and towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed but was deemed as destroyed.
Tamara recall the jeep will cut off randomly while driving down the road. It will also make attempts to cut off while driving at 60 MPH and below. The esp light and traction control light will come on. Once able to get the jeep stopped with out getting in an accident it will restart and all lights will go off. This has happened now 3 times with in 4 days with it cutting completely off and 5 times trying to while driving. The 1st time it was on a highway going about 50 miles and hour.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Commander
- Electrical system 201 complaints
- Engine 72 complaints
- Air bags 23 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 21 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints