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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J8HG68208C117040 · Checked Aug 28, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1J8HG68208C•••••• 2008 Jeep COMMANDER

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290on the model
91builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Engine 2 Electrical System 1

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Engine crash Oct 2015
After owning the vehicle for several months I had a car accident where a man ran into the back of my 2008 jeep commander due to the vehicle stalled on a street and then shut off. I took the vehicle to the dealer and they could not find anything wrong with the engine. I have…
Electrical System Jul 2013
The contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able restart the vehicle, however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Engine Jun 2019
The contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. When the vehicle was started, the pin, valve, and engine detached without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the manufacturer. The contact also called a repair shop. The vehicle was not…

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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 1J8HG68208C117040 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.