general problems of the 2008 Jeep Commander

12 problems related to steering 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.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2021

I was in the freeway going 68-70 mph with my wife and kids where a red lightning ?? appears on the upper right corner, vehicle steering locked and tuned off while cars were coming. I was able to turn vehicle back on and move to the right of the freeway. Turns out it has a recall on it. I took it to browning Dodge in norca CA. They say they fixed my recall I picked up my Jeep , it drove ok for a few days and it started doing the same malfunction. They said they are unable to work on my vehicle due to throttle body that was replaced by a professional mechanic.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2020

Having an electrical switch issue with my Jeep. The key locks in the ignition and the car will not start. Also the airbag sign says something is wrong.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2016

My Commander keeps shaking violently at freeway speed. Have timken it to get struts/shocks replaced,balanced,and did an alignment and rotation and it still does it. Very dangerous and I have kids and need my Jeep to transport thm from point a to point but.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was started after several attempts and the steering wheel seized as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was not a mechanical failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact sated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Ss.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2015

While relocating and driving on a major interstate highway, the pre-owned vehicle with 87,684 at time of purchase, the 4 wheel drive system came on by itself and stayed in high and is still in high and if the vehicle is driven will need to be disconnected. The power steering locked, shredded belts. Then, the engine ran hot for no more than a mile on an interstate highway with no warning. Due to the power steering locking up, combustion caused head gasket problems.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2015

I have been the owner of 2008 Jeep Commander limited edition for almost 5 years. When I first purchased this vehicle it was my dream truck. . However it has now become my bomb waiting to go off killing me and my children. This truck randomly shuts off during high speeds, doesnt allow me break sometimes for read lights and put my life at risk daily when I drive. I have continually contact the dealership and headquarter about how dangerous my truck has become. I have missed countless days of work and be left stranded when the engine wont turn over. I have begged for help and nobody seems to care. Will it take a me being killed or hurting another for some to finally help. They continue to tell me the recall ignition piece isnt in and that they cant help me. I'm at risk of losing my job because the truck I pay for monthly isnt safe to drive. Please can someone please help me.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while making a right turn at 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact shifted into park and turned the key to the off and then to the on position in order to regain function of the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 101,000.

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

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 and braking. Vehicle coasted enough to make right hand turn into a side street. Stopped vehicle, removed key from ignition, put the key back in, and the vehicle started. Exact scenarios reported in the news. This vehicle is a 2008 model and is not subject to the recall that was recently announced whereby the recall year stopped at 2007. .

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2014

Driving at speed on a parkway, the car engine stalled out. Lost all electrical (radio, speedometer, tach, etc. ) and was able to pull off to side of the road. Brakes and steering worked, but not ps. Car started back up with turn of ignition. This is the second instance of this happening, first one was about 2 years ago but don't have info. I happened to pay closer attention this time given recent history of ignition recalls.

10 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2013

Have had multiple issues with Jeep stalling. For 2 years now it has randomly stalled after passing over large uneven surfaces in road. Have taken in to Chrysler Jeep facilities and was told nothing could be diagnosed. A new issue is when I am simply driving the vehicle will stall. Having my 3 small children in the car when this happened yesterday was beyond terrifying. Someone is going to be seriously injured or killed with this problem that seems to be a commonality in Jeeps. Something needs to be done.

11 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2013

Ignition switch failure. Latest recall includes 2008 called and does not include my vehicle. I thought this nightmare was finally over. Since shortly after purchase has been occurring. Completely loses all power-steering, breaking. . Everything completely shuts down. Has occurred in 80 mph traffic in downtown atlanta, on a railroad track (due to bump) in the middle of a busy interaction, speeding up to make a left turn into traffic etc. Took everything off key and did no good except made me lose my extra key this vehicle is a death trap. I owe 18k+ and can't drive it or I risk my life and the life of my children. Was rear ended twice within a month so I gave up an stopped driving.

12 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2013

My 2008 Jeep Commander overland edition has shut off multiple times while I am driving down the interstate at 60 + mph. I look all function when this happens; power steering, gas, electrical, etc. I have to make my way to the side of the road, put the car in park and restart it. It always restarts right away. I have taken my car in 4-6 times to allen samuels Dodge, Jeep in katy TX to try and have the problem diagnosed. Each time they keep my car for multiple days and then tell me they cannot diagnose the problem. I have called Chrysler customer service and am getting no help from them either. They keep telling me to take the car in to get it looked at so they can diagnose it. Yet each time I take the car in to get a diagnosis, I am charged for a rental car for a few days, but then told they cannot diagnose the problem and they send me on my way. Within weeks, I have the same problem of the car shutting off while driving down the interstate. I have researched the problem online and have found hundreds of people complaining of the exact same problems in their 2008 Jeep Commander. I am at a loss as to what to do now. I feel the car is extrememly unsafe, yet Chrysler is doing nothing to fix the problem.


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