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Used 2009 Jeep Commander Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Great Intention/ Bad assembly

Bill , 10/30/2009
2008 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought 2008 Jeep Commander from Used Hertz car sales with warranty 14800 miles. The first problem after 1 month was complete electrical failure of the vehicle. Under warranty they reprogrammed the vehicle but would not give me reciept anything was done till I demanded 2 times from JEEP. Hertz actually stuck up for me. Four months later while going through Iowa the top of the windshield seal blew off for under head winds of about 40mph. Jeep dealership tried to say windshield had been replaced. Hertz stuck up for me again and proved it had not and had it fixed. I still love the Jeep though. I think there are quality control problem but vehicle is still very very nice.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

A Jeep that will command a a second look

Marlowe Achanzar, 12/08/2008
2008 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This Jeep Commander Sports 4 x 4 3.7 engine is really a fun SUV to drive. Comfortable enough on a bumpy road and never could you hear any squeaking or rattle after a 3400 mileage accumulation. One problem is the backrest, it is too high for women with a height of 5-1/2 feet like my wife. The headrest is tilted downwards at it's maximum down level and very uncomfortable for her. Fuel consumption is 17 miles a gallon, a gas guzzler ha? Thank God gas is now $1.87/ gal. here in Chicago. No leaks or water accumulation on the doors as noted by previous 2007 Owners. The 3.7 6 cylinder is good enough for the size of the body. Third row seat? That's a plus for an outdoor sportsman like me.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Not a real Jeep

Le Roy Family, 04/18/2010
2009 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought with 25 miles on the odometer. I come from a long line of JEEP lovers. Usually there is a lot of aftermarket support for JEEP except these fake Jeeps. I wanted a new JK 4 door but she wanted to seat 6+. So the Commander was it. At first she loved it as she only drives 16 miles to work and back 3 days. At only 1,400 miles the transmission seized and had to be fixed. We are at 10,000+ now. The back up warning and tire pressure monitor is constantly acting up and giving warning lights. I love it and hate it at the same time. The big boo boo is the IFS front suspension and the entire body is half plastic. I will stick with my 20 year old modified XJ at 200,000 miles, I can wheel it.

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1 out of 5 stars

WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED

Lorelei, 03/19/2016
2008 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful

Computer tells me I am getting "8.9" miles to the gallon, and that is ACCURATE. I spend more on gas for this hog than a mortgage payment every month. HORRIBLE RESALE!!! NOT dependable, despite regular maintenance from an accredited dealer. Horrible family car. I have four children, and they always have friends ride with us. Seats are hard and extremely uncomfortable for short drives. I would NEVER recommend this vehicle to anyone. Other jeeps seem to rate better, but as far as this model....big thumbs down.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car, okay MPG for type of SUV.

Ryan W., 10/20/2008
2008 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This SUV is awesome!!! Sure, gas mileage isn't all that great, but who ever said you had to have great gas mileage to have a great car is stupid. For me, this car is great! It's just me in it most of the time, but I have many siblings and this helps me take them around when I'm taking care of them for a while. I average about 19 miles to the gallon so I think they new EPA estimates aren't accurate on that. Don't believe the numbers because that's driving the car like a stupid teen. If you drive responsibly, then you'll get about 16 in the city and about 23 on the freeway. Enjoy!

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