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I love this Jeep!
kest812, 06/12/2014
2009 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I had a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited first and when I finally had to start looking for a new car I chose the Jeep Commander. I have had it since April 2010 and have had not one problem with it. I drive all over the country in it, Long Island, NY to Orlando, FL etc. We are a Military family, so its my Husband and I, 2 kids, 2 dogs and 2 cats when we move (which is a lot!) and it fits us comfortably. It's a smooth ride, performs AMAZING in the snow and on the beach and I feel safe having my family in it. I am upset they stopped production on these. I love it.
200,000 miles and counting!
vw69bug, 05/17/2018
2009 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
This car has been perfect for me. I live in a rural area with LOTS of snow and drive 50 miles round trip a day to work. Dependable and safe. It's been a great SUV!
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It can't be trusted
Unhappy Jeep Owner, 05/04/2010
2009 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
We bought this Jeep in Oct new with 3 miles on it. In Nov we began having problems with the drive train. In a highway passing situation the RPM would red line but the transmission would lose power causing the Jeep to slow. This has happened at least 5 different times. It has been to the dealer every time. Each time they say they can't find the problem and that all the codes are correct. The first time we were told it was still in the break-in period, next they told us to turn off the traction cont but it happened again. Twice this issue has caused a near collision. We have contacted Chrysler and so far have not had any help. We have now gone to the NHTSA. Chrysler has a problem.
Works for Me
kennyj, 12/29/2009
2010 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a reasonably priced smaller SUV with a 3rd row for my 2 kids if an extra adult or two wants to come along. So far I am very pleased with the overall package. The rear seat TV is a blessing with the kids but I will agree the 2nd and 3rd rows are a bit cramped for adults, especially if the front seat passengers are tall. But the front seats are comfortable and spacious and it works for a family of 4. I have had 4 adults plus my 2 kids in the back for a short trip and its a bit cramped but it works. An excursion or Yukon XL it isnt, but it fits in my smaller garage and easy to park and maneuver. Blind spots are huge, but no worse then any other boxy SUV I have driven.
Works for us
timmcd75, 09/16/2011
2010 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
34 of 37 people found this review helpful
Buy this vehicle: If you need temporary 3rd row seating for smaller kids only. Don't buy this vehicle: if you're looking for large interior capacity and 3 roomy rows of seats. We traded in our 08 Grand Cherokee for a 2010 Commander. The same 3.7L V6 is in both. It is under powered but it doesn't bother us. We can easily get on the freeway and up to speed. Towing or driving in the mountains is where you'd notice the lack of power the most I think. We traded up to get the 3rd row to throw our kids in the back when my parents visit so we don't have to take 2 cars. We didn't have to rearrange our garage either to make it fit.
wifes 2010 commander
s burke, 10/08/2009
2010 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
So far my new jeep is fun to drive and draws lots of attention, seems to be well built and designed. For us this was the only midsized SUV with 3rd row seating in our price range....nothing else compares, poor mans Land Rover...This is our 3rd SUV of sorts, SportTrac and a Explorer, we looked at this car when we bought the 07 explorer, pricing made it unaffordable, now its the best option
Quite Expensive to Maintain Despite Warranty
Charles Rockwell, 02/06/2017
2009 Jeep Commander Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
We bought this car because for an extra $2500 you could get a lifetime bumper to bumper warranty just like a new car. Good thing we got the warranty because we have had to replace a cylinder head, a transfer case, a differential, the power steering hoses, and rain has a massive leak to the interior thought the windshield area. Sounds great with the warranty, right? Well, we were without a car for two months waiting for the transfer case, no Chrysler-Jeep technician will even look at the rain leak, and they charged us almost a thousand dollars to replace the power steering hoses, and another $680 for the differential despite the warranty. Chrysler and the dealer just make up what they want to cover under their bumper to bumper warranty as they go along. If you don't like it then hire an attorney and go sue them. On top of this you have all the wear and tear items like shocks that went 15,000 miles ($1100 to replace all four), and differential servicing every 16,000 miles at $720. Brakes cost $650 per axle, and $200 to bleed them. This Jeep is like maintaining an old Mercedes. The Hemi engine is nice, but not very smooth due to the 4 cylinder mode at light throttle. The Jeep has excellent traction in bad conditions and on Forest Service roads. The seats are comfortable but could use a tilt adjustment on the lower seat cushion and possibly a thigh cushion adjustment if they really wanted to go first class. The rear seats are short on leg room unless the front seat passengers cooperate. You cannot drive long distances with four tall people in the car, however if the rear seat passengers are children or smallish women there is no problem. The air conditioning is weak and if I lived in south Texas or Florida I would not buy this car for that reason alone. It is fine up to 95 degrees but struggles after that. My gas mileage is 12 mpg in city driving and 16 mpg on long trips driving 75 mph. Frankly, this warranty issues sour me on Fiat-Jeep-Chrysler. I have had similar issues with my Fiat warranty where the issue is obviously covered but they want to charge me anyway. The constant fighting with warranty costs and the lack of reliability will having me switching brands with my next purchase. Too bad because the car is fun to drive.
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Good SUV
melissa12493, 07/14/2012
2010 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I'm a huge fan of Jeeps and our Commander is no exception. We took it to Tennessee and with 6 passengers for 14 hours it wasn't too cramped. The legendary Jeep 4x4 has saved us during harsh NJ winters with a lot of snow. The seats are decently comfortable and the center stack is easy to use. Only complaint is that the blind spots are huge and with the third row up it is almost impossible to see out the rear window. Hasn't needed any repairs yet. Good reliable truck over all.
So far, so good
inuvik, 01/14/2011
2010 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
We were in the market to replace our '09 Dodge Journey which we liked, but it had a lot of quality control issues. We had always wanted a Jeep and when I found out that 2010 was the last year for the Commander I was intrigued. I was interested in the V6 model only. I had a '07 Mega Cab with a Hemi and it had absolutely horrible fuel mileage so I wasn't interested in another. After searching through dealer's inventory I found that there were very few Commander's left in inventory anywhere. But I did find a V6 4x4 Sport. The dealer was highly motivated to sell the vehicle due to the fact that incentives were about to expire. Mileage has been good 20 MPG on the highway. $23,995 12k off.
2009 Commander 4x4
mikeb, 10/28/2009
2009 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
super vehicle I can't say enough about it good gas mileage, comfortable, plenty of storage space since I order the no 3rd row seat option. gets 20+ hwy 18 around town To me it is the perfect SUV
Lumbar support needed
SUE, 06/01/2010
2010 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a great SUV, however, the front seats need more lumbar support to be comfortable. The leather is beautiful, but if there's no support, it's useless. The drivers side seating is large, so for a smaller individual, you'll feel like you're in a huge seat that doesn't "hug" you into place while driving. The navigation system takes a while to get used to, but it's better than most I've used.
Overall, a very good SUV
John, 12/30/2018
updated 01/10/2024
2010 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my Commander new, knowing full well what it was. A good-looking comfortable SUV capable of offroad and all-weather duties. It rides and drives comfortably and is plenty powerful. It's all wheel drive system is as good as it gets. After over 10 years of ownership, it still is my main vehicle. Downsides are poor gas mileage, maybe 17-18 hwy and a few known issues, such as the "Hemi tick" and broken exhaust manifold bolts and a couple water pump replacements. I know Jeeps tend to have a less-than-stellar reliability reputation, but mine has been pretty good. Currently have about 111,000 miles on it
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Bought Used, Love It
jer, 04/11/2010
2009 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this used and love it. Runs great, looks rugged, the gas mileage is a draw back. Have had a couple of small interior things that needed to be replaced, but overall nice interior design. The third row seating is nice, but not a lot of room back there, especially for a tall person. Had a Grand Cherokee before, bought this Commander and I love it. It is fantastic in the snow as well.
Jeep Commander
JohnSt, 03/26/2009
2009 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I picked up the Jeep Commander two weeks ago and have greatly enjoyed driving the truck. Prior vehicle was a 2004 Land Rover Discovery which was totaled. The overall package is very nicely done with the interior being far more impressive than I expected - the khaki color makes all the difference! I would have preferred the 4.7 liter V-8 but none were available in the Sport model - the 3.7 liter V-6 seems up to the task and it even has a nice growl on acceleration. The ride is magnificent for a truck and the transmission shifts smoothly. Leg room front and back is fine with lots of storage/cubby holes. Initial impression is extremely favorable!
Love my jeep
freeze does it, 08/24/2010
2009 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my Commander. The hemi is outstanding and just took it on a trip of 1000 miles and actually got great gas mileage when i wasn't gunning it. I got in mixed driving 17.5 mpg which was great for how much truck you drive. I have a fully loaded one and i love the nav and back up camera and the dealer i bought it from is great. I have bought jeeps before and I will continue to support the brand!
Sold a bad jeep that broke down on me
Ms. Johnson, 08/30/2010
2009 Jeep Commander Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Jeep rides very smoothly as if you were in a luxury vehicle. The front seats are comfortable and the back seats are not comfortable on long trips. Your legs in the backs seat tends to hurt because the seats are up too high. I like the theater seats for view but not for comfort. My brand new jeep broke down on me: 1st the cover underneath the front end of my jeep that covers the oil fell down, 2nd my water pump went out, 3rd my tensioner belt went out that is to only name a few. I had to take my vehicle back several times to the dealer. I am not satisfied, because I take long trips and I am afraid that my jeep may brake down. The positive side of my jeep it runs through the snow perfect.
Great SUV from a Trusted Brand
Daniel, 08/03/2016
2009 Jeep Commander Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Mainly used on road as a daily driver with occasional trailer towing. 5.7 HEMI has plenty of power. Interior is comfortable and the Commander has good enough room on the inside for a mid-sized SUV.
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Look elsewhere
diggyp, 12/25/2010
2009 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Drove this car for one week during west coast trip. Cannot recall that a car that was so unenjoyable to drive. First , the acceleration of the base V6 engine is very poor. Merges on the crowded California highways are just downright scary with a car that accelerates like an overloaded tractor trailer. 200 horsepower is inadequate for such a big SUV. Second, the car was not designed with visibility in mind. Without passengers, there are some large blind spots on both sides that make lane changes a harrowing experience. With passengers, you can forget about even being able to check if there are oncoming cars when you are looking to change lanes.
09 Commander
JGS, 04/13/2009
2009 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very satisfied. Excellent four wheel drive system. Very powerful, smooth, and quite powertrain. Achieving slightly better mpg than EPA estimates.
My Commander
Rodney, 12/21/2009
2009 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I luv my jeep. The ride is smooth n a joy to drive on long trips. The room is comfortable for a family of 3. The mpg could be better. If it could just get about 19-22 on a average would be great.
Commander is a solid smooth riding Jeep
rgb, 08/06/2019
updated 02/08/2021
2009 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my ‘09 Commander (6 cylinder, 2WD) - i bought it new on August 1, 2009. Granted, I only have 95,000 miles, but have little trouble with it. I still have the original shocks/struts but chewed through two sets of Wranglers (I recommend switching to Michelin’s). I’ve had a few issues with ABS sensors and check engine lights related to that and some exhaust problems. Other than that, my only problem is a faulty front windshield wiper fluid reservoir which I gave up on fixing after paying twice to do so. ***Update 2/7/21*** The Commander is still driving strong. I need new struts and shocks but otherwise everything is solid. I have about 112,000 miles now. I normally only put about 8,000 miles a year on it, but during Covid, obviously, has been much less since I’ve been working from home.
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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.
Nice Presentation, short on performance
Buddy Cote, 05/11/2009
2009 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I rented a Jeep Commander V-8 for a long weekend of 800+ miles of driving my daughter home from college. If you like the classic Jeep look on outside it's appealing, but performance overall leaves much to be desired. 20 MPG highway is acceptable, but 15 city isn't, even for a V8 SUV. Interior has nice storage compartments, but seating is subpar, unsupportive, and DEADLY on long drives. Sight lines and visibility are however an asset.
My Commander
Rodwg1, 11/22/2009
2009 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Since driving the commander I'm very please with the ride very smooth. The accelerating could be better and the mpg needs to better. currently i'm getting 18-19 mpg an thats taking it easy.
Everything I expected
Clevo19191, 06/03/2010
2009 Jeep Commander Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I think people really need to have realistic expectations. You don't buy a Commander to go off roading in. You buy a wrangler for that. If you want a comfortable, powerful family car, then this is what you buy. I love me Jeep and I enjoy driving in it.
Worth it!
CommanderMom, 07/29/2021
2010 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love my Commander! Comfortable interior, spacious, dependable, rugged. The only down fall is limited visibility out the back window when the 3rd row seating is up. Im currently in the market looking for another Commander
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Wish they were still being made
Jaygc , 02/09/2023
2010 Jeep Commander Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Ive had minor problems with mine. Need catalytic converter now and head gasket may be going but i am willing to pay whatever the cost to fix it instead of buying new because its not like i can buy a newer model. This is it the last model made and i will not part with it that easy. I love it. And any time a friend jumps in it they say “ wow, this is nice , i had no idea!” Please bring them back jeep! Mine wont last forever and thats what sucks!
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gas milage
carole spicer, 09/22/2009
2009 Jeep Commander Overland 4dr SUV (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Gas tank is half the size it should be. At 21 gallons you'll be searching for a gas station every 180 miles or every 3 hours you will be out of gas. Towing a empty trailer approx 800 lbs. I got 12.5 mpg on the freeway. The hemi stinks huge amounts of gas. As much as a 454 suburban 4x4 does. The Sirius radio has almost no reception. On a 6 hour drive it came on 3 times for a total of 10 minutes max.