Example carEngine repair for a 2008 Jeep Commander
Engine repair 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 engine repair
- 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.
Engine repair for the 2008 Jeep Commander
For engine work on the 2008 Jeep Commander, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.7L 6-cylinder. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. It is powered by the 3.7L 6-cylinder, with all-wheel drive.
How we help
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
A car while yours is in the shop
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
A short checklist
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Good habits for your car
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Let us know
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request engine repair
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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