We have classified the 4 complaints from 2008 Jeep Commander about SUSPENSION into the following categories.
Both lower arm bushings have substantial movement resulting in unsafe steering and clunky noise. this vehicle has not been abused or used off road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. while driving at approximately 25 mph, the front passenger side axle fractured causing the front passenger wheel to fracture and detach. in addition, the brake lines fractured and the brakes failed. the vehicle was skidding out of control and crashed into a concrete curb. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
It seem that the majority / every jeep commander or g. cherokee has gone through one or more rack and pinion replacements. it is difficult to even find a steering rack to replace the defective one... as if that will last long. chrysler needs to address this issue as if there are not enough issues with these newer jeeps. i will never purchase a 2005 or newer jeep again! chrysler has really dropped the ball on this and completely ruined a great name for jeep and their products. this jeep is falling apart at not even 80k miles. if i had to pay someone - the dealer /"stealer" to replace all the defective parts i would have to sell my home. i have buckets and buckets of parts (rubber suspension components, ball joints, seized brake components etc etc) and now this. nothing can be worked on, if you take it apart you better buy a new one. everything is throw away. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. while driving at an unknown speed, the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle began pulling from left to right. the vehicle veered off to the right and drove into a ditch. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a collision center and the mechanic stated that the suspension failed. the vehicle will be repaired. the failure and current mileages were 8,000. updated 08/14/09. *lj updated 08/17/09
Tl- the contac owns a 2008 jeep commander. was traveling 30mph when the front axel broke. the vehicle was towed to the dealer diagnose that front axel broke because of a catostrophic defect. the dealer spoke to the manufacture requesting a new vehicle. current and failure mileage were 75. li