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1J8HG48K57C••••••2008 Jeep COMMANDER 4X4
This build draws 13.9× more complaints than the average 2008 Jeep COMMANDER 4X4 build (30 vs 2).
30on this build
106on the model
49builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 12Power Train 11Engine And Engine Cooling 5Engine 4
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2014
The contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. In addition, there was a burning odor present. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to…
Service BrakesfireNov 2007
The contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. While driving 55 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floor. The contact smelled a burning odor coming from the rear brakes. The vehicle still managed to stop, even though the pedal dropped. There was no fuel leakage. The dealer stated…
Power TrainJun 2017
My jeep is losing power while driving. This has happened on numerous occasions and when I take it to be looked at, I can never get a straight answer. I continue being told it's transmission issue (transmission oil cooler, fluid, lines). My car slightly jerks into get when…
EngineSep 2014
9/13/14 at 0945, the vehicles engine light came on and vehicle started stalling. Vehicle was taking to firestone and diagnostic service(engine analysis). Mechanic stated that they could not find anything wrong beside the throttle body was dirty. We had the throttle cleaned.…
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2012
I had this vehicle since 2008, and this is the three times that it would not start once driven. Drive the vehicle to the store, park it for at less 15 mins, when I started the car it do not start. The check engine light come on . The other two time that the car would not start…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J8HG48K57C637771 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.