Overview & Reviews
Engine and feature upgrades are in store for the 2008 Jeep Commander. The 4.7-liter V8 is considerably more powerful this year as well as being slightly more fuel efficient. Off-road technology and versatility are bolstered with the Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist electronic driving aids as part of the Quadra-Drive II four-wheel-drive system. Inside, the Commander has five-passenger seating available for the first time. To entertain the troops, this year's Commander can now be had with the hard-drive-based "MyGIG" infotainment system and Sirius Backseat TV.
- Stout V8 engines, comfortable and quiet interior, capable in off-road situations, plenty of luxury and entertainment features.
- Adult-unfriendly third-row legroom, unimpressive cargo capacity for its class, lackluster fuel economy, unintuitive MyGIG controls.
User Reviews:
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Lovin my XK! - 2008 Jeep Commander
By GeoDan - December 11 - 10:53 pmReal off-road capability in a world of "soft-roaders." This vehicle benefits greatly from Jeeps involvement with Daimler and as a result its an interesting mix of American and German input. Fuel mileage isnt great overall, but I am consistently observing higher than EPA ratings, particularly at highway cruising speeds.
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WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED - 2008 Jeep Commander
By Lorelei - October 8 - 2:50 amComputer 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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Love my commander - 2008 Jeep Commander
By phranican - September 19 - 3:23 amLove my commander. sold a grand Cherokee with 120K miles and said what the heck Ill take another jeep. Love the exterior, based on the original Cherokee and the interior is very comfy, leather is awesome. I purchased with 10K mile, at 32K now, not a single problem so far. I dont gun it, dont brake hard probably why i average 16 mile per gallon. Its a great ride, very quiet. highly recommend if you need a truck and dont want to pay out the rear.
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Jeep Commander is 2nd to none. - 2008 Jeep Commander
By heartrok - July 29 - 8:40 amWe purchased a Limited model with every option. Kids love the Sirius backseat TV. MyGIG Nav with VES is simply fabulous. QuadraDrive II makes driving in 10 inches of snow a breeze. Build quality is top notch and overall this Jeep feels solid. Backup camera is very useful in this vehicle as rear visibility is compromised with 3rd row seat up. Too many useful options to name...UConnect bluetooth, Smartbeam headlights, hill ascent and descent assist, ESP, traction control, rear sky windows, etc. If you are looking for a great SUV with tons of options for a fair price and not sacrifice quality...I strongly recommend the Jeep Commander.
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tire pressure monitor problems - 2008 Jeep Commander
By newbox - April 23 - 1:33 pmLove the commander but there is a problem with the tpms and I am told by dealer it can not be fixed
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Cool air from vents.. - 2008 Jeep Commander
By dr burke - March 11 - 8:56 amI own a Jeep Commander 5.7 V8 Limited and try not to drive with the air conditioner on, for fuel economy. But, Ive discovered how you can get cold air out, without using the compressor and still get good fuel economy. I have the dual control with a vent dial and fan speed dial. If you turn the right dial to auto and turn the fan speed to where ever want it, with the temperatures dials all the way down, you will get cool air out, but the air conditioner light doesnt come on. I think the dehumidifier is taking the moisture out of the air and pumping out cold air, without using the compressor. Give it a try and see what results you get. dr burke.
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Fantastic Jeep - 2008 Jeep Commander
By Old man Jeep - January 11 - 6:10 pmOur Commander is a replacement to 2 previous Grand Cherokees and a Cherokee. Weve 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 SUVs. Also it is one of the few full size SUVs that is offroad capable.
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Way too small for a family..... - 2008 Jeep Commander
By Charlie - May 15 - 3:55 pmI purchased this truck a year ago. As soon as I put car seats in the back, I couldnt sit comfortably in the front. You need touch the dashboard in the passenger seat, you cant even open the glove box. Driving the truck, I cant 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 Im 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!
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Love My Overland - 2008 Jeep Commander
By BillF - February 2 - 6:16 pmI traded my 2006 Commander Ltd (HEMI) in for the 2008 Overland HEMI. It has all the bells and whistles so I dont see myself trading it in after 2 years like I always do. Got it with backseat TV. Ive driven from NY to VA twice since August. I find that the gas mileage is close to the 4.0 and 4.7 engines that Ive previously owned (Grand Cherokee). I arrive at the Maryland House (I95) with an 1/8 of a tank. Driving in the city and Long Island I do use more gas. Im comfortable while driving. The only problem I had was an inefficient catalytic converter which my dealer replaced and no problems since.
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I love the Commander - 2008 Jeep Commander
By Garry - January 24 - 6:53 pmI love the Commander. I spend about 2 hours a day commuting in this vehicle and it could not be more fun and comfortable to drive! The rear cargo area could be a little more spacious but it works great for what I need. The Commander is so rich looking, inside and out and everyone who gets in it is very impressed.
