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2 out of 5 stars

Do not purchase the V6

Johnathon Green, 05/30/2017
2008 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

I cannot even begin to explain the amount of repairs this car has required. We have had the transmission replaced and it still slips. We had the air conditioning fixed, twice, and yet the average human being could blow air harder than the air conditioning that came with the car. Lastly we have had the radiator replaced, and then the hose bursted. We replaced it, it just bursted again today. I do not drive my car like a hooligan, or stomp on the gas everywhere I go in a hurry, yet this vehicle breaks on is, every step of the way, and it only has around 80,000 miles on it. With the gas mileage it makes you might as well buy a hummer that comes with a much stronger V8 over this Jeep. I made this review not because I think Jeeps suck, but because there is definitely an obvious reason why they stopped making this model.

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Way too small for a family.....

Charlie, 03/08/2016
updated 09/11/2017
2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful

I purchased this truck a year ago. As soon as I put car seats in the back, I couldn't sit comfortably in the front. You need touch the dashboard in the passenger seat, you can't even open the glove box. Driving the truck, I can't even see the gauges without sucking my head down because I was so close to the dashboard. And my sons feet are against my seat. And I'm not a big man, just 6:40. The rear storage is not big either. For a big SUV, the layout of this truck is terrible. The transmission was garbage. Had to put a new one in and 100000 miles. Seems like something breaks on it every other week. And the Jeep dealership near me needs at 2 to 3 week appointment to get service done. So if you want to go to the dealership, you need to make an appointment after you break down. Not very convenient. I will never own another jeep again! One year later, and truck still sucks! Worse than before! Something breaks on this piece of garbage once a week!

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
1 out of 5 stars
Comfort
1 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Wow Commander, 02/05/2009
2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Fun to drive and really useful for families. it has many standards that are luxury and useful.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Not driving my Benz. And don't miss it

H.R.B, 04/23/2008
2008 Jeep Commander Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Purchased the Jeep Overland as a 2nd Car to have a spare SUV. My Benz has been sitting in my driveway since the day I drove the Jeep. I am selling my Benz and won't miss it! Every luxury in the world...power...and such an amazing ride. Never thought I would own an American Car much less rave about it. I would buy a 2nd one a 3rd one and a 4th one. Daughter loves the satellite TV and Daddy loves everything else. THANK YOU JEEP.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Jeep

Old man Jeep, 03/08/2008
2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Our Commander is a replacement to 2 previous Grand Cherokees and a Cherokee. We've been a Jeep family for many years and love the feel and drive of Jeep products. This one surpasses all others. It rides high with excellent front visibility and the seats are very comfy. The engine (4.7) gets about 13 mpg around town and about 19 on the road(not bad for a V8!) and has lots of power. The side air bags are a great safety feature. We heard the Commander might be eliminated in 2009. This would be a huge mistake, as this is the only full size (7 passenger) SUV that Jeep offers and is competitive with most larger family type SUV's. Also it is one of the few full size SUV's that is offroad capable.

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