Car diagnostics for a 2008 Jeep Commander
Car diagnostics for the 2008 Jeep Commander: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 to 16.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2008 Jeep Commander for car diagnostics
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2008 Jeep Commander: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.7 L | 3.7 L | 4.7 L | 5.7 L | 4.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,208 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Jeep Commander
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 437 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (269), engine (82) and power train (44). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V567000 | 2014-09-17 | electrical system:ignition | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3,... |
| 13V175000 | 2013-05-07 | electrical system | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional... |
| 08V059000 | 2008-02-06 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED. |
| 07V415000 | 2007-09-12 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 Jeep Commander: Car diagnostics
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For a diagnostic check on the 2008 Jeep Commander, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Before the shop sees your Commander
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Commander. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The 3.7L 6-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed automatic, drives it.
How we help
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
A car while yours is in the shop
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Small things that help
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Getting a clear quote
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Make a request
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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