2008 Jeep Commander Consumer Discussions

Jeep Commander Maintenance and Repair

• Re: GOT RID OF MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER !! WHAT A GREAT SIGH OF RELIEF! [lowenivy]

  Written by: crj19 on Sep 24, 2010 9:01:25 AM

  Runners also have many problems! From these forums... I have a 2007 4 runner. After shutting the vehicle off and letting it sit for a few minutes, when I try and start it, it cranks over and over without starting. When I turn it off and start again, it works. I only have 11,000 miles on it and it is still under warantee. What the Heck My 2010 Toyota 4runner has ... Read More

• GOT RID OF MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER !! WHAT A GREAT SIGH OF RELIEF!

  Written by: lowenivy on Sep 17, 2010 11:51:20 AM

  Here I am once again and for the last time, it will be the end of making comments in this column. After my previous write up here, (especially due to STARTING PROBLEMS FOR 6 TIMES), unplugging the battery with the newly installed quick release clamps, the Jeep Commander (2008 – Sport 4WD - 6cyl.- 42K miles) started without hesitation at first try, but it took 12 hours before it came back ... Read More

Jeep Commander Start Stall and Idle Problems

• Re: 2006 Jeep Commander [nathaniel5]

  Written by: itabot on Feb 7, 2012 8:34:26 AM

  I will definitely join a class action and if that isn't coordinated by March 2012 I'm filing papers on my own. Im taking the month of february to put the folder together. My Commander has 64,000miles on it &, to date, I've put more than $5,000 into repairs that should have been under warranty ( as chryslers own technical service bulletins acknowledge these repairs are result of chrysler manufacturer defects. I'm ... Read More

Jeep Commander Water Leak and Radio Problem

• Filing Complaints For Leaking Problems

  Written by: wswig on Jan 29, 2012 5:36:23 PM

  Below is customer complaint for a Jeep Commander. The leaking problem is a more a common problem and the problem may be not a safety issue. However, it is definitely an annoying problem and for people who also lost there radio, it is definitely a problem that can get worse. Below is what he did to get reimbursed for one repair. We should be able to get a recall for this ... Read More

Jeep Commander Maintenance and Repair

• 2006 Jeep Commander 5.7 Hemi Starter troubles

  Written by: jeepcomm2006 on Mar 16, 2010 5:33:28 PM

  I had the starter replaced back in March 2008.... 2 years later now they are saying the starter is bad again but not under warranty. Anyone seem to have these starter troubles at all? not sure if its worth getting it refurbished instead of paying for a new one now -JeepComm

Jeep Commander Water Leak and Radio Problem

• Re: 2006 Jeep Commander - water leak [jaclyn57]

  Written by: fairwinds on Sep 2, 2011 6:54:43 PM

  I know exactly how you feel. I just bought my 2008 six months ago and I am constantly checking the weather out. I had my husband build me a little carport to put the jeep under because I literally get sick to my stomach when the car is out in the rain. The floor is soaked on the driver's side. I could have bought a brand new Jeep Liberty for what ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Jeep Commander - water leak and radio problem [bluesboy39]

  Written by: fairwinds on Jul 6, 2011 8:41:52 AM

  Good Luck... my Commander leaks and I do not have a sunroof. The front driver's floor is soaked after it rains. I know carry a tarp in the back of the car and leave it on the roof when I am not driving it and it's raining. It is the only way that I can keep the car from rotting away and having all these electrical problems that I have read ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Jeep Commander - water leak and radio problem [larios1]

  Written by: bluesboy39 on Jul 5, 2011 8:48:23 PM

  Hello, I also have an 06 Commander and shortly after buying thevehicle we had a water leak in the front left driver floor after a hard rain. im still having the problem but even worse now after the radio went mute . so today i started looking around on the net to see if any other customers were having issues with their commanders and sure enough just about every customer has ... Read More

Jeep Commander Start Stall and Idle Problems

• Re: 2007 Commander won't start, now stalls in transit [ron189]

  Written by: ericlid on May 9, 2011 10:24:21 AM

  We rent Jeep Commanders in our experience this problem has been due to a JB block under the steering column which contains 6 relays. The entire block has to be replaced. For details: http://www.justanswer.com/jeep/2qfq2-jeep-commander-2008-won-t-start-keys-good-b- attery-good.html This has been the problem for us once on a 2007 and now on a 2008 Good luck!

Jeep Commander Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2008 Jeep Commander - Amplifier [heiressmj]

  Written by: kbristol84 on Apr 23, 2011 7:49:53 AM

  heiressmj or anyone else, I have this same issue where the amplifier seems to have just "died." Is there a replacement amp or do you know what you replaced it with? Thanks!

Jeep Commander Water Leak and Radio Problem

• 2008 Jeep Commander Water Leak

  Written by: fairwinds on Apr 4, 2011 1:23:11 PM

  I just bought a 2008 Commander that just hit 36,000 miles. The front driver's side floor was wet when I got it. Now everytime it rains, the driver's side floor is soaked. I cannot tell where the water is coming in from. I don't think the warranty will cover the repair since I am no on 37,000 miles. The one thing I did notice is that when it is dry out, ... Read More

Jeep Commander Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2008 Jeep Commander - Amplifier [heiressmj]

  Written by: itabot on Mar 31, 2011 11:30:50 AM

  Now having same problem as you did with windshield whistling since 3rd install by SafeLite, and as of the last month, also dashboard leaking. Safelite auto replaced windshield last year after they couldn't rub the window chip out (rock hit car on highway). Tomorrow will be trip #4 with safelite auto because the water is ending up in the footwell of passenger side. Safelite's install was obv. a problem from the ... Read More

Jeep Commander Start Stall and Idle Problems

• Re: 2006 Commander 5.7 Limited Won't Start [itabot]

  Written by: lowenivy on Feb 1, 2011 4:17:03 AM

  Hi, mine was an '08 V6 Commander. It had the same problem as yours. It is not the starter, not the battery and not the computer. My brother-in-law who works for Daimler-Chrysler says the "Jeep thing" are very complicated. It is from the very start of the manufacture that the design was a flop. No long term testing and brought up to the market in a haze. The overall mechanics of ... Read More

Jeep Commander

• Re: GOT RID OF MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER..what a great sigh of relief !!! [iamsback]

  Written by: lowenivy on Jan 1, 2011 10:43:41 AM

  Hi iamsback! You don't have to worry 'coz it's still parked at the Dealership here in Chicago waiting for the lucky ???? person to buy it. Anyway, goodluck on your Jeep Commander & hope you won't experience the worst nightmare we ever had. If you also have some more issues about Jeep Commander, please post them so that people would know.

• Re: GOT RID OF MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER..what a great sigh of relief !!! [lowenivy]

  Written by: iamsback on Dec 31, 2010 6:42:09 PM

  Hi I just bought a jeep commander 08 silver; your post was very insightful. I was just wondering about the dealership you traded your commander at, was it in the whittier area suburb of los angeles? Cause I don't want to be driving that old Jeep of yours. Thanks.

Jeep Commander Water Leak and Radio Problem

• Re: 2008 Jeep Commander - water leak and radio problem [vernonwelch]

  Written by: larios1 on Dec 23, 2010 4:28:39 PM

  Hi, was wondering if any of you have had any luck with getting the water leak problem fixed, or contacting an attorney. My sister-in-law and I both have a 2006 Jeep Commander and have been dealing with this problem for quite some time now. Her car completely shut down a couple of days ago with all of the rain we have had.

• Re: 2008 Jeep Commander - water leak and radio problem [mijs0405]

  Written by: vernonwelch on Nov 9, 2010 5:43:18 PM

  Hey... I am having a similar problem.. I have a 2008 Jeep Commander.. The water started leaking in the door on the front passenger side... I have tried to get the dealer to fix it.. They have this third party person who charges a set rate of $250.. It just so happens that that is the same amount of the deductible. I have been shopping around because not only is the ... Read More

• 2008 Jeep Commander - water leak and radio problem

  Written by: mijs0405 on Oct 4, 2010 8:13:56 AM

  I need help. I have a 2008 Jeep Commander Hemi and has 51K mileage now but problem happened way before it hit 50K. I have 2 water leak problems one got fixed or supposedly fixed in 2009 and one prior to that - these two were done within the warranty period. Week of Aug 23rd, my radio went out and since I was out of B2B warranty went to a extended ... Read More

Jeep Commander Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2008 Commander - Starting issues [mkorpon]

  Written by: lowenivy on Sep 28, 2010 11:05:18 AM

  Hi there! We have exactly the same issues with our 2008 Commander & it was really a nightmare especially when you have a very important appointment & you're ready to go & tadah...it wont even crank. & you don't know what to do.. When we still had it, we're always anxious to use it 'coz you never know when it will ever start or not. That is why on our last ... Read More

Jeep Commander Start Stall and Idle Problems

• 08 Commander starting issues

  Written by: mkorpon on Sep 27, 2010 11:44:05 AM

  I have a 2008 Jeep Commander (30,000 miles) that has had an ongoing problem. After driving somewhere and you park, then return after doing whatever, it won't start. Battery is good, turn key and dash lights up but no click, nothing... I've had it towed to the dealer 4 times now for repair. 1st time- loose wire 2nd time-bad connector 3rd time- starter replaced 4th time- another bad connection Anyone else ... Read More

Jeep Commander Maintenance and Repair

• 2008 Commander - Starting issues

  Written by: mkorpon on Sep 27, 2010 8:43:36 AM

  I have a 2008 Jeep Commander (30,000 miles) that has had an ongoing problem. After driving somewhere and you park, then return after doing whatever, it won't start. Battery is good, turn key and dash lights up but no click, nothing... I've had it towed to the dealer 4 times now for repair. 1st time- loose wire 2nd time-bad connector 3rd time- starter replaced 4th time- another bad connection Anyone else ... Read More

Jeep Commander

• GOT RID OF MY 2008 JEEP COMMANDER..what a great sigh of relief !!!

  Written by: lowenivy on Sep 17, 2010 11:31:45 AM

  Here I am once again and for the last time, it will be the end of making comments in this column. After my previous write up here (especially about STARTING PROBLEM FOR 6 TIMES!), unplugging the battery with the newly installed quick release clamps, the Jeep Commander (2008 – Sport 4WD - 6cyl.- 42K miles) started without hesitation at first try, but it took 12 hours before it came back to ... Read More

Jeep Commander Maintenance and Repair

• 2008 Jeep Commander - Amplifier

  Written by: heiressmj on Dec 12, 2009 4:30:41 AM

  Hello, I've had the same problems posted here as it relates to the whistling windshields and the Water in the Dash. The whistling windshield though I didn't know that it was a common problem. Mine didn't start until I had the windshield replaced from a stone chip. I had SafeLite AutoGlass out to replace the windshield 4 times - thinking it was their faulty work. It's now fixed and I haven't ... Read More

Jeep Commander Start Stall and Idle Problems

• Stalling Issue Resolved!

  Written by: bondero on Sep 28, 2009 5:05:00 PM

  There is a recall notice on this issue. You can look it up at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov. I have posted the recall summary below: Recalls Summary Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): JEEP / COMMANDER 2006 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V203000 Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 24,461 MY 2006 JEEP COMMANDER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L V8 ENGINES. THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER ... Read More

Jeep Commander Maintenance and Repair

• 2008 Jeep Commander U-connect

  Written by: gregcole91 on Aug 31, 2009 1:29:26 PM

  Just bought a 2008 jeep commander. No problems yet. However, the blue tooth buttons above the radio, for U-Connect, says "U-connect" unavailable when pushed. What do I have to buy/install to activate my hands free device? I have bluetooth for my cell in my other vehicle which is great. This one is for my wife and she really needs blue tooth as much as she talks?

Jeep Commander Start Stall and Idle Problems

• 2008 Jeep Commander U-connect

  Written by: gregcole91 on Aug 31, 2009 1:26:27 PM

  Just bought a 2008 jeep commander. No problems yet. However, the blue tooth buttons above the radio, for U-Connect, says "U-connect" unavailable when pushed. What do I have to buy/install to activate my hands free device? I have bluetooth for my cell in my other vehicle which is great. This one is for my wife and she really needs blue tooth as much as she talks?

• Re: 2008 Jeep Commander Stalling/No Start Issue [eric02910]

  Written by: bell3 on Aug 26, 2009 7:15:47 AM

  I'm having the same problem. I own a 2007 and have had trasmission problem and know when I try to start my car nothing. I have had to turn the key up to thirty times to get the engine started. I have know Idea what is wrong with it. My warranty is up I have 44,000 miles. I'm not every happy with this car. When I did have a warrranty the ... Read More

Jeep Commander Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Well so it seems here we go again '07 commander issues [gigagirl]

  Written by: itabot on Jul 28, 2009 12:58:14 PM

  Let me know if you find out what the problem is. You see that (below is e-mail going to Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge in Michigan) i had similiar problem and they told me that it was the starter. Now, and i haven't addressed this with chrysler yet, i am driving this jeep with the fresh oil change and new starter and where on the dash the D - indicating Drive - is usually lit ... Read More

Breaking a Commander Lease

• Breaking a Commander Lease

  Written by: dwws on Apr 20, 2009 12:12:42 PM

  Hi Carman: Do you or anyone in the forum have any advice on how I might be able to get out of my Commander lease? What I would like to do is basically swap my Commander for a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon that i would finance to purchase. Any thoughts on whether that's even possible? My Commander is a 2008 with 14,400 miles, leased in Sept. of 2007 for 3 years. ... Read More

Honda Pilot vs Lexus GX470 vs Jeep Commander

• Honda Pilot vs Lexus GX470 vs Jeep Commander

  Written by: azrescue on Feb 10, 2009 8:53:53 AM

  We have been looking at several suv's and cuv's. I think we have narrowed it down to the 2005-2008 Pilot, 2003-2007 GX 470 & possibly the 2007 Commander. This is what we are looking for in our vehicle: Comfort - I have back problems and am looking for comfortable seating, esp for road trips. I seem to have gotten spoiled with the seats in my Volvo S60. Towing - We will ... Read More

Jeep Commander Maintenance and Repair

• Don't buy Jeep Commander

  Written by: deltau1 on Jul 12, 2008 2:04:40 PM

  I just bought a Commander 2008 vehicle since I was in a car accident with my Infiniti FX. Wow do I miss it NOW.... I purchased my jeep a month ago, I now have 500 miles, bought at 4 miles, and already water is leaking into car, now speakers have short and whole right side can't hear anything. I don't know what other issue will occur since I don't know where ... Read More

Jeep Commander Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Current numbers (car_man) [stater09]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 8, 2008 2:31:14 AM

  Hi stater09. This lease program varies somewhat by region, but here is the most likely program available in your area. Chrysler Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2008 Jeep Commander Sport 4WD with 10,500 miles per year are .00277 and 54%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are .00226 and 47%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying ... Read More

Jeep Commander Start Stall and Idle Problems

• 2008 Jeep Commander Stalling/No Start Issue

  Written by: eric02910 on Jun 27, 2008 10:02:47 AM

  ** HELP ** I am an owner of a 2008 Jeep Commander Overland and we've been experiencing a few issues with it lately. FIRST - Stalled on my wife while she was driving our daughter back from a Pediatricians appointment. (The Dealership stated that they fixed the stalling issue with a TSB software update) SECOND - Sometimes it will just not start! This issue has happened to both me and my ... Read More

Jeep Commander Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2008 jeep commander [chiro498]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 21, 2008 3:10:36 AM

  Greetings chiro498. Let's crunch some numbers and see what sort of payment we come up with on this truck. The truck that you are interested in probably has a spread of around $2,700 between its full MSRP and its dealer invoice price. In addition to this, Chrysler is currently providing $3,500 lease cash on this truck. This gives you a total of just over $6,000 to play with during your negotiations. ... Read More

• Re: New Commander for Old Commander [greggblue]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 21, 2008 2:57:21 AM

  Hi Gregg. Chrysler Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2008 Jeep Commander Overland 4WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00055 and 50%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are .00044 and 43%, respectively. The 36 month term is definitely going to result in a lower monthly payment. Let's work up a sample lease payment on ... Read More

• 2008 jeep commander

  Written by: chiro498 on Apr 7, 2008 7:48:57 AM

  looking to lease 0 money down 2008 jeep commander 4x4, 12k miles, leather seat package, msrp after cash back is 32, 900, what can i expect a payment to be?

Jeep Commander Warranty Questions

• Re: Extended Warranty Question [andrelaplume]

  Written by: wj06 on Feb 19, 2008 6:45:22 AM

  DON'T DO IT!!!!!! I SAY IT AGAIN DO NOT DO IT!!!!! KEEP YOUR TOYOTA...I JUST TRADE MY 2006 JEEP COMMANDER FOR 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY...I'M TELLING YOU'RE GNNA REGRET IT IF YOU DO IT....COMMANDER HAD GIVE ME SO MUCH PROBLEM IT STRESS ME OUT....SO GIVE YOURSELF A FAVOR...STAY AWAY FROM THOSE JEEP COMMANDER!!!! KEEP YOUR TOYOTA....!!!!

Jeep Commander Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Current numbers [mrj0001tj]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 25, 2008 4:00:26 AM

  Greetings mrj0001tj. This truck's lease program varies by term allowance. For now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease with 15,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something different. Chrysler Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Jeep Commander Sport 4WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00152 and 48%, respectively. When ... Read More

• Re: What's the best I can get? [juna]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 25, 2008 3:46:52 AM

  Hi juna. I would be happy to work up a lease payment on the truck that you are interested in for you. Its exact payment will depend upon what its MSRP and selling price are. You never mentioned them so I will have to make some assumptions for now. I will assume that you are interested in a 2008 Jeep Commander Sport 4WD that has an MSRP of $30,805 and a ... Read More

• Re: Jeep Commander. [bldyi]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 25, 2008 3:35:19 AM

  Hi bldyi. You should be able to lease a Jeep Commander for the $300 to $350 per month that you are shooting for, but to hit that payment range you would probably have to go with a base model like a Commander Sport. If you want to lease you definitely should go with a 2008 model. Chrysler is not providing lease support on the 2007 or 2006 Commander any more. I ... Read More

• Jeep Commander.

  Written by: bldyi on Dec 17, 2007 3:47:21 PM

  Id like like to lease a Jeep Commander and would it be plausable to find one for $300-$350 a month. Starting Msrp for 2008 is 28,110. but I dont mind getting an '06. it should be less expensive? how is the best way to approach getting what i want if i had to negotiate?

• Re: 08 Commander Residual values and Money factors [steeler86]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 21, 2007 3:16:45 AM

  Welcome steeler86. Chrysler Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4WD with 12,000 miles per year are .00068 and 47%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 39 month lease are .00120 and 46%. Chrysler Financial's current 36 month, 12,000 mile numbers for the '08 Commander Overland 4WD are .00008 and 44%. The numbers for an otherwise ... Read More

• 08 Commander Residual values and Money factors

  Written by: steeler86 on Oct 15, 2007 1:06:13 PM

  My wife and I are planning on getting a 2008 Jeep Commander or Grand Cherokee when our current GC lease is up. In the Grand Cherokee forums someone posted that the current GC numbers are as follows. 36 months....12,000 miles = 46% at a money factor of .00002 39 months....12,000 miles = 45% at a money factor of .00028 My question is, Are these numbers the same for a Commander Limited ... Read More

• Re: Lease Cash [Car_man]

  Written by: dwws on Oct 13, 2007 10:48:23 AM

  Hi CarMan: Thanks for the info. I have a slightly different scenario now. I am going to get out of my 2007 Jepp Wrangler Unlimited Lease, which is almost brand new. My payments are $349 per month. I am "upside down" on this lease, but the car is just to small for my family & me. I have been talking to a dealer and here is what I've got so far: ... Read More