Three problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2008 Jeep Commander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Jeep Commander based on all problems reported for the 2008 Commander.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving 60 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact called lujacks northpark auto plaza (3700 n harrison st davenport, IA 52806) and kimberly car city (located at 625 w davenport rd davenport, IA 52806) and was informed by both dealers to take the vehicle to an auto body shop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 150,071.
I was involdved in a 2mv/pd accident where I "t-boned" a vehicle that ran a stop sign. I after I truck the vehicle I forced both vehicles through a deep ditch and into a field. I dont recall any of the accident but at some point after the initial collision my 2008 Jeep Commander rolled at least once landing on its wheels. My vehicle roof made contact with the ground just above the driver's seat and also where the windshield and roof meet on the driver's side. After being released from the hospital with a sever concussion and brain swelling, and a lacerated left temporal artery due to by head hitting the side beam on the driver's side, I observed my vehicle. It concerns me because upon observing the vehicle I found that none of the side curtain airbags deployed. I cant say for sure if these airbags would have deployed if it would have made a difference in my injuries but the thought still sticks in my mind. I would hate for this to be a reoccuring theme for these vehicles and possibly cost someone their life.
1. I was in an accident in which my vehicle rear-ended another. Most of the front end of my vehicle will have to be replaced. The vehicle that was rear-ended is a total loss. 2. At the time of impact I was wearing my safety belt but it did not lock causing my upper body to hit the steering wheel with great force. Also none of my air bags deployed. 3. I have contacted the dealership and Chrysler to make them aware of the failures. At this time, nothing has been done to correct these problems.