My Dad worked for a company that did financial modeling for DaimlerChrysler when they were putting this into production. Over a year before it went to market every forecast showed this vehicle would fail the market. It was expensive at the time but had a downmarket interior. Execs in Germany did not want to share the very sophisticated platform from ML suv with their counterparts in Detroit. That was a scaleable architecture that rode better and the machine tools already exited for it, but the Daimler people thought it would "cheapen" Mercedes. Meanwhile, Chrysler had already tooled-up the plant to manufacture it. 100’s of millions of development cost went into this, which the forecasts also showed the company would not recoup-and they didn’t. All these details just add color to all the things you mentioned in your video about the size and so forth.
Awesome comment thanks for the extra information. Always interesting to hear more about what goes on behind the scenes. I know mercedes was always keeping what they had away from Chrysler and almost letting them fend for themselves, definitely not the most successful merger in that aspect.
@Ohad Paran, were I you, I would get a Jeep Commander, add in a Hellcat, Hellcat Demon, or Hellephant crate engine kit, make it completely luxury on the inside, as well as the outside, make its performance top notch with all of the best parts in the world, and make it look awesome.
The problem with the Daimler Chrysler tie up was that Daimler wouldn't share enough resources with Chrysler and Chrysler didn't do enough to make them share their stuff.
@@itsbigal92 Absolutely and that percolated throughout the entire organization. Like I mentioned, from really big things like vehicle architectures, powertrains, and machine-tools, and all the way to QC procedures, lean manufacturing methodologies, supply-chain optimization, budget forecasting, and even marketing practices. Had there been the real synergy that Dieter Zeutche sold to the Chrysler execs during negotiations, things might look a lot different today.
I had a 2006 Hemi and the granny failed/burned up in two years. Diagnosis? They said the Benz tranny could not hold up to the Hemi engine. Once they rebuilt it, under warranty, it has been solid for the last 12 years.
In my opinion, the Commander's design has aged extremely well. It still looks fresh 18 years later. This era of Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler had some of my favorite designs of all time. Nearly everything was an instant classic.
@@scotthines3404 I appreciate your honesty. I'm actually kind of pissed because I wanted to install a lift kit on it when I had it. I ended up trading it in for a Silverado 4X4
My wife and I have a 2010 Commander with the 5.7 hemi and we love it. It has about 150,000 miles. It still looks and drives like it did when it was new. It has been a great car for us.
I have a 2006 jeep commander and i was told that i need a piston ring or a brand new motor but i love my jeep should i keep it and get it fixed or should i sell it
@@caliciabrown125 You have a 3.7? The 6 cylinder was known to have some oil consumption issues. As far as should you fix it? All depends on your financial situation. If it makes sense or not. Used and new car prices are crazy right now. Might be worth to fix it.
@@LynxStarAuto it is very simple. spend $3,000 on engine work or 30,000 for a replacement which will also need something. I will take $3,000 known issues.
Just passed the 250,000 mile mark with my Commander. I still love it but I do admit there are areas that needed improvement. The third row was nice to have for when you needed the extra seating. Didn't use them much but they were handy when I did need them. It's a great vehicle for hauling virtually anything I need, my boat, my cargo trailer, all my work supplies. It's been a tough and dependable vehicle and I'd buy another one if they still made them. I like the look of it better than the Grand Cherokee. I'll be sad to see mine go when it's time. Perhaps I'll have it cremated and keep it in an urn on my mantle.
I own a 2007 Limited with all bells and whistles, Hemi, Q2 4x4.i love the looks mostly! It doesn't look like any other SUV or Jeep on the road. Need I say more?
Same well 2006 and it goes through any amount of snow here in MN. It is starting to nickle and dime me with repairs I keep hoping "this is the last repair"
I agree. The steeply-raked A-pillar of the Grand Cherokee seemed out of sync with Jeep tradition. The Commander was my clear favorite then, and I'm still tempted to find a good used one with a Hemi.
I bought my 2008 Commander 4x4 in early 2009 with the 4.7 V8 and 18,000 miles. I've always love the boxy styling (classic jeep) and it's got plenty of power. It now has over 160,000 miles and it's been relatively trouble free. I would love it if they would resurrect this model. It's an outstanding vehicle.
I have a commander and I love it. Better looking to me than the Cherokee. I love the square chunky look about it. It's built like a tank. No complaints from me.
I absolutely loved every moment spent with my Commander 4x4. All 10 years and 220k miles! Set of basic tools and a jack and I could work on or replace any part of her. Regret that I traded it every day since. A grown man and I literally tear up when thinking of her. Will replace her someday when I find a very low mileage pristine offering. Nothing made today comes close.
I traded my 06, bought a Renegade. When the lease was over, bought a 2008 Commander. I like you found my happiness with a used one. 3.7L no (Hemi engine issues) ;)
I almost got rid of my 06 one time; I'm sure glad I didn't! I can totally relate to your comment about repairing it yourself. It has proven to be a mechanics dream for me! It has become our travel vehicle.
I bought my ‘07 Commander diesel in late ‘08 and to this day it turns heads wherever I go. It’s boxy styling stands out and I don’t mind having the 3rd row seats folded down almost permanently. I always describe it like driving a comfy couch. On long road trips when you see those long stretches of asphalt ahead of you, I like to lower the drivers seat, activate cruise control and just steer. I can honestly say that every day that I get into my Commander feels like the first day I took delivery. I take longer routes to wherever I travel as often as I can, just to spend more time (and diesel) in the drivers seat. I keep it serviced regularly and to date have never experienced any major problems. I plan to keep it until the cows come home; I just love it so much. It’s become normal for total strangers to try get my attention to ask me questions about it. So much so that a few years ago I had the windows almost blacked out because people kept putting their greasy faces against the windows to peer inside, even at red lights. That was a major security concern for me. I’ve also happened upon strangers posing next to the car, taking selfies. Nowadays it’s mostly a car for my dogs to have all that 2nd and 3rd row spacing (when seats are folded) to laze about in. Too many vehicles look far too similar nowadays; as though designers copy and paste designs across brands and class of vehicles. I feel like an individual in my Commander because there are so few on the road in the city (and country) I live in. I cannot say enough positive things about the Commander. Although the boxy shape isn’t to everyone’s preference; it’s definitely mine.
A year ago I was given my brother’s 2008 Commander that he had owned for 12 years. It was kind of a family car as we all used it since he had multiple. It’s the car I learned to drive in 8 years ago and the car I always wanted. It has almost 200,000 miles and still runs great. He took great care of it over the years. I feel incredibly safe driving it despite how big it is. It definitely has its quirks and wear and tear, but over all it is still in good condition all these years later. We as a family have gotten so much great use out of it for the little amount of work we’ve had to put into it over the years. I can’t tell you how many times people have told I should get rid of it because of how much gas it takes, but I refuse. I love it dearly.
I have a 06 commander and honestly I love it it’s nearing 300k miles and still going strong with no issues I will use it until the day it dies 😂 I still choose it over my 2016 Dodge Journey
Check out US Car News. They have pretty nice rankings and useful information. They would greatly recommend the Saturn Outlook, Chevrolet Tahoe or Toyota Highlander over the Jeep Commander by the way.
My 2009 Commander Overland is still my favorite vehicle... hemi, QuadraDrive II, real redwood trim, Alcantara inserts, heated front and rear seats, tons of automatic options... and of course, terrific Jeep looks in a compact form. Luxury, style, speed, comfort, unstoppable. There's still nothing like it.
I always thought this thing should have been marketed as a budget competitor to the Range Rover and Land Cruiser. With the current popularity of overlanding, it could have been a hit with the right timing.
Bought my 2006 Jeep Commander hot off the line brand new. It is now 2021, it drives like a charm with no issues. Has held up extremely well, I have no complaints or disappointments, great vehicle in my view. Was just produced in the wrong era of time. I blame that on poor planning by manufacturing. I just love driving it, very strong 4.7L V8. The paint scheme is original and looks great. Quincy
Just started driving, and my parents' 14 year old commander is the car I've inherited. Yes, it's definitely a gas guzzler, and friends complain about the high back seats. The speakers aren't what they used to be, some plastic stuff is broken. It doesn't exactly drag race, the inside is dirty as hell, and it has its share of quirks. But dammit it does its job 180,000 miles later. It has a rugged, reliable character that I get from no other car. Maybe that's because I've been in it almost my whole life, but I know I can always rely on it to do its job. In other words, it sucks, but I love it
Glad it worked out for you and good to see theres some ppl out there with good Jeeps. The Commander my relative had (5.7 Hemi) blew the timing chain at 75k miles and got repaired by the dealership. At 105k it let loose an intake valve and cylinder 5 was gone. Piston and valve were mangled into one piece and the combustion chamber of the head was chewed. The only Jeep that I know of that is good is a I6 4.0 but then again everyone Jeep person would know that too.
I've liked these for a long time. I love the boxy looks. Its way nicer looking then the Grand Cherokee IMO. I think t his boxy design will age much better then any other SUV from the same era. Its timeless.
it is aesthetically a much better design.....but I've had nothing but issues with ours. I should've sold it a year ago...but now I'm too far in. I've done some work myself but both mechanics I've gone to say something like "it's a Chrysler product, did you expect something other than broken stuff?"
I have an 06 Commander myself. My family and I have had it since we bought it at less then a year old in early 07. It has been nothing but reliable to us and it’s a great car. It was what got us into Jeeps and I hope it continues to run well in the future.
i drive an '06 Commander now...and your video is spot on. I took my third row seats out and built tool storage in the cavity left behind... So why not just buy the Grand Cherokee if I didn't want the third row seats? I loved the boxy look, as it is very similar to the old XJ Jeep Cherokee...except with a v8 Hemi in it.
I had a 2010 Commander for almost ten years and I loved it. I beat the shit out of it in the woods many times and it never failed me. I loved the old-school square body style with the massive front end. Everything jeep makes nowadays, aside from the Wrangler, are just the same bs SUVs you see everywhere else. I honestly can't tell the difference between a new "Cherokee" and a Hyundai. At least the commander looked and felt like a Jeep
I got mine in 06 with the 3.7 when they came out, 140k still going strong. Has been to Canada, Mexico and mostly all states in the US. Has never left me stranded. The water pump gave up in Colorado at the hotel next to a mechanic shop so it doesn't count. It's just another member of the family, still looks good it gets detailed once every year.
I bought a 2010 commander recently. I took awhile to get used to it. My first thoughts was that it felt like a loaner car. That I’d drive while my real vehicle was being serviced. Due to Covid and everything thing that came with, the best way I can describe describe ive downsized dramatically. Now that the commander is my real car. I’m very happy I decided to get it. I still have a feeling of individuality. I don’t see many of them. Mine actually looks brand new. The gas cost I’m used too with the previous vehicle I’ve owned ( range rover county, discovery, Mercedes G500) what can I say I like square vehicles. I’m actually learning to love my commander. I don’t think I’d feel the same had I bought a brand Cherokee. They seem common to me they’re everywhere. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to driving a car made of plastic. But I’ll drive carefull and hope I don’t get hit. The other vehicles I had were like tanks someone may hit you but dosent even leave a scratch . Last words. The commander has style, plenty of power. Seems to give me everything I need from a vehicle. I’ll just keep my distance from other vehicles and hope for the best.
loved ;my commander, had a 196k on it , went in the snow, bad weather, yes sunroof leaked and rusted liked the others around the front hood but it was fun to drive, if they made another one, i would buy it
My wife still has her 2007 Commander that we bought brand new. Almost 200k miles and she still loves it. I personally didn't like the Grand Cherokee's look at the time but really liked the Commander's look.
We have a 2007 Sport 4x2 with 143,000 miles and LOVE IT. Lifetime powertrain warranty that I intend to use forever. Drove it in Colorado during winter storm warning and a foot plus of snow with zero problems. Tows my boat.
Timothy Isenhart ...How many times you going to keep posting about how “they” told you it couldn’t be lifted? Do a search homie, there are plenty of kits.
I Fetchin love the Commander and use it for off road! Anyone actually use it for four wheeling? The technology invested in the drive system is insane and combined with the 5.7 Hemi power, this is a beast that is super capable in our Colorado Mountains and towing with the long wheelbase is a dream. We've had a lot of JEEP and this is a Utilitarian ready vehicle if you want to actually use it for that. LONG LIVE THE SQUARE BODIES!!
I love how hard it is to break traction QD2! You guys are bold! I'm just hoping mine keeps going forever trouble free. Best SUV on the road and I see them all.
I’ve owned the 3.6 4.7 and the 5.7, I loved all three of my commanders! I’m keeping the 06 as it’s the first year made in hopes it will be a classic one day. I love driving it and I love the look. I’ve rebuilt the entire suspension on my 06 and the 5.7 has almost 200k miles and still runs strong! I think I’ll rebuild the transmission at when it does hit 200k and keep on driving it!
I was 13 when this car came out and thought it was the coolest thing in the world. I still want a 3 row Jeep whenever the new one is launched. I loved the boxy styling of the Commander.
I love my 2008 Jeep Commander. Been driving it for 11 years. It's still going strong. Took it on a road trip with eight people. Can't believe we did that but It was so much fun. Love my baby.
We have a 2007 Hemi Commander Limited. We love it. We wanted one from the day they came out. I’m a Chrysler technician and was sad when they quit making them.
N8 Jeep’n’Ford ....speaking of Jeeps and Fords, I own 2 of each...a 1943 Ford GPW flat fender Jeep runnin a pumped up 289 K-Code out of a wrecked 66 Mustang, it puts over 300hp to the ground, and just recently picked up an 85 Cj7 Jeep that's going to receive a Coyote 5.0 motor sometime this year I'm hopin....👍🇺🇸🤘🏻
I own a 2006 Commander limited 4x4. Bought it used in 2014 with 90k miles for 11 grand. I believe it blue books for about half that today even though its still in great condition. A couple of years ago i had it moderately lifted, 2" in the rear, 3" the front to even out that forward slope which i didn't care for. I added some new, fatter tires (265/65 R17) and cool black Vision wheels. Gas mileage hasn't changed much, still sucks, but it looks sick, compared to stock! Ive been offered 10 and 12 grand for it on 2 separate occasions and I had probably should've jumped at the offer but that boxy gas hog has really grown on me and I declined the offers. Hope I don't end of regretting it!
2006 Jeep Commander, 80k miles, never needed any repairs until this last year, water pump was replaced on the 3.7 v6, radiator, just replaced the rear brake pads, it did have an cel for a shifter signal something but it went away, blend door for the cold/hot adjustment on the hvac controls sometimes sticks but always functions, has been pretty reliable for us.
I bought a 08 Commander in 2010 and it lasted until last year to where I actually had problems. I sat it to the side but I'm about to get it going again because I missed it during winter for sure lol. It's a freaking tank!
Late to the comments on this, great video and spot on regarding the criticisms. Currently at 299,000 miles in my 09 4x4 limited and I'm still impressed with her. Oddly enough, owning this has made me develop a serious crush on all XJs. Considering getting one as an apocalypse project
I love the Commander. It was more traditional Jeep and really looked like the right successor to the XJ than the Liberty/ delete the throw row and put the Grand Cherokee name on it with that Hemi V8 and you have a great contender against the Range Rover and the Toyota Land Cruiser.😀
For those like me that own a Commander with problems in regards to electrical problems such as windows/interior lites/ and remote door locking issues, Chances are your wiring harness in your driver’s side door has cracked or broken wires and requires splicing or a change out. If you’re starter only works intermittently or your cruise control not working. Check your green wire that plugs into your starter as it may have came loose.
I loved this video and I LOVE my 2008 Commander Limited 3.0CRD Diesel Anniversary Edition. From the day I saw this car on the Jeep stand at the auto show I wanted one. Gorgeous classic lines and unlike any other SUV in the world. To this day I get looks of admiration and great interest. She rides like on a cloud, performs beautifully and tows like a dream. Mine is Mineral Grey with Beige leather trim, has just 62,000kms/35,000miles on the clock and is still like brand new. I truly believe the Jeep Commander is a collectable of the future...in fact, they already have a devoted following and becoming hard to find, at least here in Australia. Thanks Chrysler/Jeep for the vision...I think Commanders were ahead of their time in so many ways, which makes them that much more special to own now.
I remember going to test drive a Commander in 2007 when I was 18 just for the heck of it, and just for fun. At the time I owned my very first vehicle, a 1995 Jeep Cherokee Country 4x4. I felt bad for wasting their time. The salesmen did seem somewhat annoyed though, obviously they knew I wouldn't be buying, heh.
I bought a 2007 Aug 2020. It had 140k miles. It has been a money pit since. New transmission, front main seal, water pump, fan clutch, computer relay panel, rear axle seals, sunroof and drains, and the list goes on. I got the Carfax after I bought it. It’s had multiple owners. The floor still gets wet during heavy rains. Lesson learned. No more Jeeps for me.
Slay King the 5.7L Hemi would be the most reliable. I would disable the Multi displacement system if it comes equipped. But overall they are reliable if you maintain it and don’t dog on it.
I have a 2009 Commander, sport,with the V6 I've had it for 7 years,bought it with 57k miles,it has 150k miles now,only major repairs I did (Aside from basic maintenance) was a wheel bearing starter and changed the oil pan.. I still love the way it looks and drives.. The most reliable vehicle I've owned!These things will eventually be worth a lot someday...
I own a 2010 Jeep Commander Limited. The one thing I didn't see discussed here was the recalls with electrical stuff and other faulty issues with it. It is a decent car and I really like the style of it. Way different from lots of other SUVs out there. Although, I do like it. I would like to upgrade to the Grand Cheroke at some point (I owned a 2004 a while back and loved it). You aren't lying about the gas usage!!
I love my Commander. I'm a single guy with no kids, so the tiny 3rd row is always folded down. If I fold down the 2nd row of seats as well, I (6ft tall) can comfortably sleep in the back of it on overnight fishing/camping trips. The offroad worthiness is surprisingly good as well, if you pay attention to approach and departure angles. The HEMI is a must though... she's a big girl. The Grand Cherokee and Commanders of the same year are essentially the same vehicle, but chose the Commander entirely for the body style preference. The extra room was just an added bonus.
That’s why I got started with this series I just wanted to see what happened and why some cars last and some didn’t, always interesting to try to figure it out!
I love my 08' XK. Original owner and had zero problems with it until the last few months and nothing you wouldn't expect out of a 14 year vehicle. I'll keep it until I can't anymore.
I had a 2008 Overland for 11 years, putting 135,000 miles on it. I absolutely loved that vehicle! Funny, I replaced it with a 2 year old (2017) Durango R/T in 2019. I love my Durango but I do miss the boxy Commander. Last year (2022) my oldest son turned 16 and I bought him a 2009 Commander Limited, 5.7L Hemi!
Have owned my 07 Commander Sport for 5 years now and just hit 145,000 miles but unfortunately too many sensor issues especially with the transmission and check engine light was told by my mechanic that I should let it go as because of the short run a lot of the bugs were never fully ironed out. I still love this truck and even though its only the V6 I don't feel ready to give up on it right away...It has never let me down, ever! just other day was out and right as I was going to head home it decided not to start. So I sat for a few tried again and even though it made a horrible grinding while the key was turned, it still started I was able to drive home over 40 miles with no problems until I tried starting it again the next morning which it still had a horrible grinding only while the key was turned. one key was let go it stopped but the vehicle did start. Will be changing out the starter once the new one is delivered along with trying to iron out those sensor/check engine issues.
The pre-2008 4.7's and 3.7's are notorious for cyl head failure, which would eventually snowball into a plethora of other problems. (Oil sludging up, valve seats dropping, timing chain guides breaking, overheating, gasket failure, etc.) They need frequent oil changes and/or the upgraded rocket arm design. Same with the Cherokees and Dakota/Ram 4.7's
This looks so much better than the cherokee. You add a leveling kit and off road tires then upgrade to all LED lights and replace the antenna with a shorty. Looks 🔥
The styling of the Commander is more Jeep or truck like while the Cherokee became a 4wd minivan or car. Appearance is a huge part of the decision what you buy and for people like us that like something that stands apart and looks rugged, something of what we were used to relating to as a true 4x4 the Cherokee's looks weren't anywhere close. We wanted it for 4wheeling and towing. For that its excelled. We got our '07 new with the 4.7 V8 (545 trans) as it brought the tow rating from 3,500lbs to 6,500lbs and would not be the gas guzzler that the hemi 5.7 was. Around home for short trips it would get 14mpg and on the highway 21mpg under 60mph cruising but at 70-75 it was a solid 19mpg. with its full time AWD and part time 4wd low it was capable off road and even in deep sand never really requiring the 4low being used. On the road it handled a wet road like its on rails being stable at speed being comfortable and quiet. 80mph cruise is no big deal. We still have it though its more a fair weather vehicle now. It still runs and drives like new but has had computer gremlins pop up in the last 30k miles that can frustrate you. Sensors, PCM/TCM required replacement, transfer case shift motor would randomly go into neutral so that was replaced. As I said it runs, drives and looks like it did when I drove it off the lot though there is 196,600 miles on the odometer. The core of the power train, engine trans and differentials have remained flawless even with this kind of use many of which pulling a large boat or camper. Bottom line, if Chrysler still made this vehicle would I buy another ? Absolutely ! We have owned a lot of vehicles but even with the few problems its given in its later years its the one we've loved the most.
I would love to own a Commander. When I was financially ready to buy it had already been cancelled which I wasn’t aware at the time. I would think this was cancelled partly due to the ‘08 financial crisis which took 8-10 years to climb out of. This thing is gorgeous.
I have a 2010 commander with a Hemi. It is a great SUV. My wife and I will drive it until parts are no longer available. I love the ride and drive. The commander is a beast!
I love our 2009 Jeep commander. It's stylish with enough under the hood to get the job done. We also camp and the Commander has a #6500 towing capacity.
I bought a secondhand '08 Commander base model (3.6L-V6, Quad I, awd, Dark Taupe color) when he had about 86K miles on it and have loved it ever since. It's now 186K miles and on it's second transmission and second engine and will probably be my last vehicle, especially at today's '23 prices. Cheaper to fix than to buy, right? Had to replace the driver's inside door handle twice due to cheap plastic, the struts in the rear popup window once, the strut holding up the hood once, but I love the boxiness of it, love the color, and being still in great shape, I notice it still turns heads! I've always treated it more as a people-mover, especially when we visit the kids and now grandkids. Love the fact that with the 2 rows of seats down it'll hold a huge amount of stuff on trips and since I'm tall, it has always been more comfy to drive it on long trips rather than my wife's Honda (old and new). These days I've wondered what the cost would be to really convert it to a rock-crawler, but with that new engine only having about 13K miles on it, I probably won't bother. I've read the hemi is the more worthwhile engine to have for that and it's the first thing I'd feel a need to replace in mine to go that route, amongst other things. It'll make someone a great overlander some day, though! I've seen some conversions that still make me think about it now and then! Love this vehicle!
Bought a 2007 limited with 5.7 hemi off the show room floor. Best vehicle I have ever owned. At the time the commander shared Mercedes technology in its traction control system. Making it one of the safest vehicles on the road. Made a perfect family vehicle for us here in Canada. The kids eventually out grew the rear seating and this year we went to the ram sport with the 5.7 hemi. I still have the jeep however, with just over 200,000 km it is still a great vehicle.
As a commander owner, a lot of that is true but I love the Jeep. ive owned a few jeeps and this is by far my favorite. Mine is heavily modified for off road, and my only complaint is gas mpg, as I have the 4.7. But the vehicle is amazing in my opinion and I wouldn't change a thing about it (except a solid front axle would be nice)
I had an 06 and absolutely loved it. Mine had the 4.7L V8 and it was by far the best thing I've ever driven in snow. It was a perfect balance of power, weight, and AWD system. Sadly right around 100,000 miles it started to go through coolant and no one could figure out why or where it was going. Despite its flaws (door handles were flimsy and easy to break, the opening into the cargo area was restrictive - I could fit bigger things in my wife's 98 CR-V - and of course the gas-mileage sucked) I was sad to get rid of it.
Honestly I feel like this car could've had a lot of potential if Chrysler made a few different decisions with this car. My best friend has a Commander himself, and I love the box and rugged look of the vehicle, honestly reminds me of something out of Call of Duty lol. I honestly hope Jeep brings this back sometime in the future, with how popular SUV'S are with the times we live in. But besides that, great video!
I admit, the 3rd row is a joke. There isn't enough room in the vehicle for a 3rd row. I have the 3rd row down for my fishing and hunting gear. But I absolutely love the boxy styling. The vehicle is a tank and looks great. I put 20 inch Jeep Gladiator wheels on mine and nice tires. The next week or so I am raptor lining the whole vehicle black and undercoating the vehicle top to bottom. I upgraded the fog lights and will tint the windows and tail lights. I ordered the Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX to put into it. Love this vehicle! Wish I had another!
OK here we are 16 months later. We are on our second Commander (we actually love the unique design) The first one was damaged in a freak accident. We traded that one and within 6 months regretted it. Our current one is a Limited with the 4.7 V8. It's quirky and runs well when it wants to (I'm pretty much the same way) I've thought about trading it in on something less dramatic but the only SUV on the market that resembles the Commander is the Mercedes G Class. There is no way I can spend a 130 grand fixing the Commander so we'll keep it.
Excellent Video. I have the 2006 Limited 2x4 with the 5.7ltr Hemi. Been a great car for the family. All of your points were valid though. That said I wouldn't trade it and hope it continues to last. About to turn 200k miles on mine. Only in a Jeep✌️
I have a 2008 Commander with close to 192k miles. Still runs very smooth. I love it. Hate to think of having to give it up when the time comes when it’s too old to fix. Going to drive it until the wheels fall off
Lack of marketing, and cramped interior space def held sales down. If the wheel base would’ve been stretched over the WK Grand Cherokee instead of being shared, it would’ve sold way better. They were freaking TANKS.
brycmtthw even the WK2 Grand Cherokee that came out after the Commander was discontinued is larger than the Commander and even that is not a large enough vehicle to have a third row in the back
Wow great video a lot of excellent information that I was unaware of. I’ve owned a commander since 2006 it was my daily driver for 10 years and now it’s my sole 4 x 4, this is an excellent jeep I’ve had no problems with it and it’s done more than I could possibly imagine. The best thing about this is there’s a lot of options to customize the interior and do other 4 x 4 accessories. My only regret is that I didn’t buy the 5.7 L hemi overland model. Thanks for a great video!
Just got one. Didn't care if it was high mileage. I'll work on it to keep it going. Just the body alone was enough to catch my eye. Then after having a hemi in the 300 I knew I wanted it in 4x4. Been having fun in the snow here in Oregon.
How has it been for you? I have my eye on one but it’s at 168K miles. Other than that it’s in good condition. I’m just not sure how much longer it will last
OK, that was a very cute comment. I'll look now look at my Commander as a strong and powerful woman. I was raised by nuns and a loving mother, so that's perfect.
I own a 2006 Commander, I love the thing. Bought it used a couple years ago for like 4500$ with 140 000kms on it. I love the look of these things, and I’ve always been one of those guys that’s said a wrangler is the only jeep. This thing converted me. The style looks way better than any of the other jeep suvs in my opinion. And the interior is extremely comfortable. Of course my problem is that it’s beginning to need more maintenance work which is expected for its age. Honestly if they made a new one that was similar in style I would absolutely be interested in it
@@moparfam300c He obviously hasn't. Prowlers still sell for around what they sold for when they were new. Guess he thinks his opinion really matters in some way lol.
My cousin traded a loaded Blazer for a Commander and still drives it! To her, it's the greatest vehicle Chrysler ever made. There is something quintessentially Jeep about the Commander. I love the way the vehicle looks, but like most buyers, found it too small, cramped, inefficient, and expensive to stomach. BTW, loved the adjusted for inflation prices! Makes it much easier to see where the vehicle would really fall in today's market.
I paid six grand cash for my 07 limited. Spotless from delaware. I live in central New York and I love it. Never been stuck even in two foot of snow in a storm headed to work. Only issue I had was starter after a month of purchase but I start it for three min every hour in the winter at work to smoke couldn't be mad. 208000 and running quiet and strong. Only thing I complain about is between second and third gear at 40 to 45 it's gutless. Only when warm tho I'm thinking the overdrive. Otherwise I love it
I have an early 06 with 4.7 and QT II, OME HD lift, etc. It is my daily driver. Has been a great truck. I have driven it on long trips and long trails. It is exactly what a JEEP should be. 145,000+ and still just as reliable as it was new. Bought the shop manuals for it.
LOL. Very true. I bought a new 2007 and even though it was under warranty, I constantly was at dealership. I loved the vehicle, but just didn’t feel the reliability was there. Five years later and 146k miles....I sold the electrical headaches.
My 2007 jeep commander is down right now and you can't even buy the parts to fix it now. My front driveshaft broke the bolts off that bolt it to the front differential. When the bolts broke it destroyed the 3 little brackets that hold the front cv joint to the front differential. I called mopar trying to find the bolts and brackets and they told me they no longer make my parts and can't even make replacements for me so I have a $10 yard ornament now that I'm still paying for. I've driven the jeep a wapping 900 miles since I bought it a year ago and haven't been able to drive it since last summer. I'm now waiting for someone to part one out because salvage yards won't even sell them. I was also told by a couple different salvage yards almost every commander that's not wrecked with the 4.7 v8 that comes in ha ssd's the exact same problem. The problem is the bolts are to small to take the torque pulling the vehicle down the road for long periods of time since there basically front wheel drive. Without the front driveshaft in you can't drive it.
Charlie Doughty wow man. I’d be absolutely blindingly livid. I hope the thing was cheap at least? Sounds like it’s gonna be scrapped over mopar’s failure to support it, shocker.
Great video, I bought a Commander in 2006 brand new, still have it, no problems with this vehicle, 190000 miles on it, like my 45, pry it out of my cold dead hand!
I've owned 2 Commander Limiteds, one back in 06 (New) and one for a few recent years (08) and they are not perfect but loved and adored by my family. With those saddle brown seats, a lift, big tires/wheels and exhaust to make the HEMI sing, it's become a unique niche vehicle on the road which looks and sounds so much better than any of today's cookie cutter, blend into traffic vehicles out there. I get tons of comments and compliments all the time. Oh, and it goes anywhere in any conditions with full confidence with the QDII. It was better looking than that era Grand Cherokees for sure! Now if only the values jumped up in a few years like the old Wagoneers!!
I am the 3rd owner of a 2006 65th Anniversary with 155,000 miles on it. Have had the recalls for ignition switch & computer flashed, changed water pump, many parts of the suspension changed, new tires (of course) & had to replace sensors on tires. Just replaced the ac lines, blower motor for ac / heat, actuator for blend doors & resistor & the usual maintenance and she still runs great! Thankfully I am only 7 minutes from work because gas prices are going up again. Never changed the spark plugs yet either. Love my old girl, but sadly am starting to think about getting something else in the next year or so.
I still want one 😭 I almost purchase one last year for $3500 from my mechanic but bought a Buick rendezvous instead. I'm definitely interested in getting one this year. I love the design
I'm still driving my 08 Commander. Current mileage is 196,000. It's the families 3rd Jeep. I love it's 3rd row, it has been great for traveling with one adult in the 3rd row with our "Stuff"!
My Dad worked for a company that did financial modeling for DaimlerChrysler when they were putting this into production. Over a year before it went to market every forecast showed this vehicle would fail the market. It was expensive at the time but had a downmarket interior. Execs in Germany did not want to share the very sophisticated platform from ML suv with their counterparts in Detroit. That was a scaleable architecture that rode better and the machine tools already exited for it, but the Daimler people thought it would "cheapen" Mercedes. Meanwhile, Chrysler had already tooled-up the plant to manufacture it. 100’s of millions of development cost went into this, which the forecasts also showed the company would not recoup-and they didn’t. All these details just add color to all the things you mentioned in your video about the size and so forth.
Awesome comment thanks for the extra information. Always interesting to hear more about what goes on behind the scenes. I know mercedes was always keeping what they had away from Chrysler and almost letting them fend for themselves, definitely not the most successful merger in that aspect.
@Ohad Paran, were I you, I would get a Jeep Commander, add in a Hellcat, Hellcat Demon, or Hellephant crate engine kit, make it completely luxury on the inside, as well as the outside, make its performance top notch with all of the best parts in the world, and make it look awesome.
The problem with the Daimler Chrysler tie up was that Daimler wouldn't share enough resources with Chrysler and Chrysler didn't do enough to make them share their stuff.
@@itsbigal92 Absolutely and that percolated throughout the entire organization. Like I mentioned, from really big things like vehicle architectures, powertrains, and machine-tools, and all the way to QC procedures, lean manufacturing methodologies, supply-chain optimization, budget forecasting, and even marketing practices. Had there been the real synergy that Dieter Zeutche sold to the Chrysler execs during negotiations, things might look a lot different today.
I had a 2006 Hemi and the granny failed/burned up in two years. Diagnosis? They said the Benz tranny could not hold up to the Hemi engine. Once they rebuilt it, under warranty, it has been solid for the last 12 years.
In my opinion, the Commander's design has aged extremely well. It still looks fresh 18 years later. This era of Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler had some of my favorite designs of all time. Nearly everything was an instant classic.
The recession era jeeps( as a wk2 owner) look the best.
I hate to say it, but I would rather have the Commander its a far better design that reminds of the 80s/90s square Cherokee.
It’s a great Jeep! Very capable once lifted. It’s definitely got an old school feel.
@@OMGITSAAAJ I'm pretty sure you can't lift them. I had a 2007 Commander 4x4 and they flat out told me I could not give it a lift.
@@tskraj3190 Then "they" flat out lied to you.
@@scotthines3404 I appreciate your honesty. I'm actually kind of pissed because I wanted to install a lift kit on it when I had it. I ended up trading it in for a Silverado 4X4
@@tskraj3190 you can lift anything with a torch a welder and metal. now are there off the shelf lift kits, probably not
My wife and I have a 2010 Commander with the 5.7 hemi and we love it. It has about 150,000 miles. It still looks and drives like it did when it was new. It has been a great car for us.
I have a 2006 jeep commander and i was told that i need a piston ring or a brand new motor but i love my jeep should i keep it and get it fixed or should i sell it
Same here. 2010 Limited with 278,000 miles. Can't kill the 5.7 Hemi. Love it.
@@caliciabrown125 You have a 3.7? The 6 cylinder was known to have some oil consumption issues. As far as should you fix it? All depends on your financial situation. If it makes sense or not. Used and new car prices are crazy right now. Might be worth to fix it.
@@LynxStarAuto it is very simple. spend $3,000 on engine work or 30,000 for a replacement which will also need something. I will take $3,000 known issues.
Just passed the 250,000 mile mark with my Commander. I still love it but I do admit there are areas that needed improvement. The third row was nice to have for when you needed the extra seating. Didn't use them much but they were handy when I did need them. It's a great vehicle for hauling virtually anything I need, my boat, my cargo trailer, all my work supplies. It's been a tough and dependable vehicle and I'd buy another one if they still made them. I like the look of it better than the Grand Cherokee. I'll be sad to see mine go when it's time. Perhaps I'll have it cremated and keep it in an urn on my mantle.
I hope they bring back the commander
@@geligel1991they did… it has like a 1.3l 4 cyl and a 4 cyl diesel for the chinese market.
@@geligel1991edit: Engine: Petrol: 1.3 L GSE T4 I4 turbo; Diesel: 2.0 L Multijet II I4 turbo staight from online
@@geligel1991its also know. As a Jeep Meridian in india
@@JRoge2024 oh cool!!
I own a 2007 Limited with all bells and whistles, Hemi, Q2 4x4.i love the looks mostly! It doesn't look like any other SUV or Jeep on the road. Need I say more?
I so agree.
same! i love it so much
Same well 2006 and it goes through any amount of snow here in MN. It is starting to nickle and dime me with repairs I keep hoping "this is the last repair"
I have the 07 limited and up here in MAINE it blazes thru snow like a tank. I love everything about it!!
I'm looking at buying one, any suggestions?
I always thought these were way better looking than the grand cherokees of the same years
Especially the interior
Lol na
I really dislike the look. Too angular and boxy with a minivan feel...had the chance to get one and went with a WK instead. And I don't regret it!
Christopher Burke the front end looks cool but suv length doesn’t go well with the boxy shape lol 😂
I agree. The steeply-raked A-pillar of the Grand Cherokee seemed out of sync with Jeep tradition. The Commander was my clear favorite then, and I'm still tempted to find a good used one with a Hemi.
I bought my 2008 Commander 4x4 in early 2009 with the 4.7 V8 and 18,000 miles. I've always love the boxy styling (classic jeep) and it's got plenty of power. It now has over 160,000 miles and it's been relatively trouble free. I would love it if they would resurrect this model. It's an outstanding vehicle.
I have a commander and I love it. Better looking to me than the Cherokee. I love the square chunky look about it. It's built like a tank. No complaints from me.
I absolutely loved every moment spent with my Commander 4x4. All 10 years and 220k miles! Set of basic tools and a jack and I could work on or replace any part of her.
Regret that I traded it every day since. A grown man and I literally tear up when thinking of her. Will replace her someday when I find a very low mileage pristine offering. Nothing made today comes close.
I traded my 06, bought a Renegade. When the lease was over, bought a 2008 Commander. I like you found my happiness with a used one. 3.7L no (Hemi engine issues) ;)
I almost got rid of my 06 one time; I'm sure glad I didn't! I can totally relate to your comment about repairing it yourself. It has proven to be a mechanics dream for me! It has become our travel vehicle.
Super easy to work on
@@wiley0714 3.7 is a junky motor tho. Or did you mean the 4.7 sohc?
Had to rebuild the engine twice on my 06 now sometimes it won't start and sometimes when put in drive goes to 3rd gear
I bought my ‘07 Commander diesel in late ‘08 and to this day it turns heads wherever I go. It’s boxy styling stands out and I don’t mind having the 3rd row seats folded down almost permanently. I always describe it like driving a comfy couch. On long road trips when you see those long stretches of asphalt ahead of you, I like to lower the drivers seat, activate cruise control and just steer. I can honestly say that every day that I get into my Commander feels like the first day I took delivery. I take longer routes to wherever I travel as often as I can, just to spend more time (and diesel) in the drivers seat. I keep it serviced regularly and to date have never experienced any major problems.
I plan to keep it until the cows come home; I just love it so much. It’s become normal for total strangers to try get my attention to ask me questions about it. So much so that a few years ago I had the windows almost blacked out because people kept putting their greasy faces against the windows to peer inside, even at red lights. That was a major security concern for me. I’ve also happened upon strangers posing next to the car, taking selfies.
Nowadays it’s mostly a car for my dogs to have all that 2nd and 3rd row spacing (when seats are folded) to laze about in.
Too many vehicles look far too similar nowadays; as though designers copy and paste designs across brands and class of vehicles. I feel like an individual in my Commander because there are so few on the road in the city (and country) I live in. I cannot say enough positive things about the Commander. Although the boxy shape isn’t to everyone’s preference; it’s definitely mine.
A year ago I was given my brother’s 2008 Commander that he had owned for 12 years. It was kind of a family car as we all used it since he had multiple. It’s the car I learned to drive in 8 years ago and the car I always wanted. It has almost 200,000 miles and still runs great. He took great care of it over the years. I feel incredibly safe driving it despite how big it is. It definitely has its quirks and wear and tear, but over all it is still in good condition all these years later. We as a family have gotten so much great use out of it for the little amount of work we’ve had to put into it over the years. I can’t tell you how many times people have told I should get rid of it because of how much gas it takes, but I refuse. I love it dearly.
I have a 06 commander and honestly I love it it’s nearing 300k miles and still going strong with no issues I will use it until the day it dies 😂 I still choose it over my 2016 Dodge Journey
Check out US Car News. They have pretty nice rankings and useful information. They would greatly recommend the Saturn Outlook, Chevrolet Tahoe or Toyota Highlander over the Jeep Commander by the way.
That's super impressive for a first model year too
i’m thinking about an 07 with 219,000 miles 😬 is this too risky?
Plus the housing market crashed the economy AND the price of gas was expensive AF
My 2009 Commander Overland is still my favorite vehicle... hemi, QuadraDrive II, real redwood trim, Alcantara inserts, heated front and rear seats, tons of automatic options... and of course, terrific Jeep looks in a compact form. Luxury, style, speed, comfort, unstoppable. There's still nothing like it.
I always thought this thing should have been marketed as a budget competitor to the Range Rover and Land Cruiser. With the current popularity of overlanding, it could have been a hit with the right timing.
Bought my 2006 Jeep Commander hot off the line brand new. It is now 2021, it drives like a charm with no issues. Has held up extremely well, I have no complaints or disappointments, great vehicle in my view. Was just produced in the wrong era of time. I blame that on poor planning by manufacturing. I just love driving it, very strong 4.7L V8. The paint scheme is original and looks great.
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Just started driving, and my parents' 14 year old commander is the car I've inherited. Yes, it's definitely a gas guzzler, and friends complain about the high back seats. The speakers aren't what they used to be, some plastic stuff is broken. It doesn't exactly drag race, the inside is dirty as hell, and it has its share of quirks. But dammit it does its job 180,000 miles later. It has a rugged, reliable character that I get from no other car. Maybe that's because I've been in it almost my whole life, but I know I can always rely on it to do its job.
In other words, it sucks, but I love it
Wow we are literally the same, except my commander is at 156,000 miles
Glad it worked out for you and good to see theres some ppl out there with good Jeeps. The Commander my relative had (5.7 Hemi) blew the timing chain at 75k miles and got repaired by the dealership. At 105k it let loose an intake valve and cylinder 5 was gone. Piston and valve were mangled into one piece and the combustion chamber of the head was chewed. The only Jeep that I know of that is good is a I6 4.0 but then again everyone Jeep person would know that too.
153,000 on mine!
Still leagues above the reliably of the H2 and H3 hummer.
156,000 zero problems.
Trim the tips off your front sunroof drain tubes. This mod saved my truck.
I've liked these for a long time. I love the boxy looks. Its way nicer looking then the Grand Cherokee IMO. I think t his boxy design will age much better then any other SUV from the same era. Its timeless.
I hate these bubble looking vehicles
Lmao the design is the exact opposite of timeless... grand cherokees on the other hand have a way more modern, sleek, and better aging design. Lmao
it is aesthetically a much better design.....but I've had nothing but issues with ours. I should've sold it a year ago...but now I'm too far in. I've done some work myself but both mechanics I've gone to say something like "it's a Chrysler product, did you expect something other than broken stuff?"
I have an 06 Commander myself. My family and I have had it since we bought it at less then a year old in early 07. It has been nothing but reliable to us and it’s a great car. It was what got us into Jeeps and I hope it continues to run well in the future.
i drive an '06 Commander now...and your video is spot on. I took my third row seats out and built tool storage in the cavity left behind... So why not just buy the Grand Cherokee if I didn't want the third row seats? I loved the boxy look, as it is very similar to the old XJ Jeep Cherokee...except with a v8 Hemi in it.
I had a 2010 Commander for almost ten years and I loved it. I beat the shit out of it in the woods many times and it never failed me. I loved the old-school square body style with the massive front end. Everything jeep makes nowadays, aside from the Wrangler, are just the same bs SUVs you see everywhere else. I honestly can't tell the difference between a new "Cherokee" and a Hyundai. At least the commander looked and felt like a Jeep
I have a 2006 4x4 v6 Commander and I absolutely love it, from the looks to performance...195,000 miles and going strong!!!
I got mine in 06 with the 3.7 when they came out, 140k still going strong. Has been to Canada, Mexico and mostly all states in the US. Has never left me stranded. The water pump gave up in Colorado at the hotel next to a mechanic shop so it doesn't count. It's just another member of the family, still looks good it gets detailed once every year.
I bought a 2010 commander recently. I took awhile to get used to it. My first thoughts was that it felt like a loaner car. That I’d drive while my real vehicle was being serviced. Due to Covid and everything thing that came with, the best way I can describe describe ive downsized dramatically. Now that the commander is my real car. I’m very happy I decided to get it. I still have a feeling of individuality. I don’t see many of them. Mine actually looks brand new. The gas cost I’m used too with the previous vehicle I’ve owned ( range rover county, discovery, Mercedes G500) what can I say I like square vehicles. I’m actually learning to love my commander. I don’t think I’d feel the same had I bought a brand Cherokee. They seem common to me they’re everywhere. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to driving a car made of plastic. But I’ll drive carefull and hope I don’t get hit. The other vehicles I had were like tanks someone may hit you but dosent even leave a scratch . Last words. The commander has style, plenty of power. Seems to give me everything I need from a vehicle. I’ll just keep my distance from other vehicles and hope for the best.
loved ;my commander, had a 196k on it , went in the snow, bad weather, yes sunroof leaked and rusted liked the others around the front hood but it was fun to drive, if they made another one, i would buy it
My wife still has her 2007 Commander that we bought brand new. Almost 200k miles and she still loves it. I personally didn't like the Grand Cherokee's look at the time but really liked the Commander's look.
We have a 2007 Sport 4x2 with 143,000 miles and LOVE IT. Lifetime powertrain warranty that I intend to use forever. Drove it in Colorado during winter storm warning and a foot plus of snow with zero problems. Tows my boat.
Did u have to use snow chains?
@@sunsetkavalounge6347 no. But I had 6 people and luggage, so I think the weight saved us.
I love my '06 Limited with the 5.7 Hemi. I put a 2" lift on it to make the stance better.
Leaf lift? I had an 07' 3.7L 4x4 and they told me they couldn't do a lift on it.
Timothy Isenhart ...How many times you going to keep posting about how “they” told you it couldn’t be lifted? Do a search homie, there are plenty of kits.
@@tskraj3190 Leaf lift? The Commander has coils. 2" lifts are easy. The 4" lift is a more serious lift and a lot more cash.
@@onefastr6 I know that now. I did a search and they have them everywhere but when I got my Jeep in 07' there wasn't any.
what did you use and do you like it?
I Fetchin love the Commander and use it for off road! Anyone actually use it for four wheeling? The technology invested in the drive system is insane and combined with the 5.7 Hemi power, this is a beast that is super capable in our Colorado Mountains and towing with the long wheelbase is a dream. We've had a lot of JEEP and this is a Utilitarian ready vehicle if you want to actually use it for that. LONG LIVE THE SQUARE BODIES!!
I use it to wheel. I have the quadra drive 2 and there isn't a place I get stuck
I love how hard it is to break traction QD2!
You guys are bold! I'm just hoping mine keeps going forever trouble free. Best SUV on the road and I see them all.
07 limited qt2. Take it everywhere and tows like a boss. Never any issue yet. Solid and capable here in colorado.
I’ve owned the 3.6 4.7 and the 5.7, I loved all three of my commanders! I’m keeping the 06 as it’s the first year made in hopes it will be a classic one day. I love driving it and I love the look. I’ve rebuilt the entire suspension on my 06 and the 5.7 has almost 200k miles and still runs strong! I think I’ll rebuild the transmission at when it does hit 200k and keep on driving it!
I used to own a 2007 Jeep Commander sport model. The third row was pretty much useless but it was good for the snow.
I was 13 when this car came out and thought it was the coolest thing in the world. I still want a 3 row Jeep whenever the new one is launched. I loved the boxy styling of the Commander.
I love my 2008 Jeep Commander. Been driving it for 11 years. It's still going strong. Took it on a road trip with eight people. Can't believe we did that but It was so much fun. Love my baby.
We have a 2007 Hemi Commander Limited. We love it. We wanted one from the day they came out. I’m a Chrysler technician and was sad when they quit making them.
N8 Jeep’n’Ford ....speaking of Jeeps and Fords, I own 2 of each...a 1943 Ford GPW flat fender Jeep runnin a pumped up 289 K-Code out of a wrecked 66 Mustang, it puts over 300hp to the ground, and just recently picked up an 85 Cj7 Jeep that's going to receive a Coyote 5.0 motor sometime this year I'm hopin....👍🇺🇸🤘🏻
I own a 2006 Commander limited 4x4. Bought it used in 2014 with 90k miles for 11 grand. I believe it blue books for about half that today even though its still in great condition. A couple of years ago i had it moderately lifted, 2" in the rear, 3" the front to even out that forward slope which i didn't care for. I added some new, fatter tires (265/65 R17) and cool black Vision wheels. Gas mileage hasn't changed much, still sucks, but it looks sick, compared to stock! Ive been offered 10 and 12 grand for it on 2 separate occasions and I had probably should've jumped at the offer but that boxy gas hog has really grown on me and I declined the offers. Hope I don't end of regretting it!
I liked it, looked like a longer Cherokee XJ 😀
A more modernized XJ
2006 Jeep Commander, 80k miles, never needed any repairs until this last year, water pump was replaced on the 3.7 v6, radiator, just replaced the rear brake pads, it did have an cel for a shifter signal something but it went away, blend door for the cold/hot adjustment on the hvac controls sometimes sticks but always functions, has been pretty reliable for us.
Your videos are the most interesting thing about lots of Chrysler's recent products
Thanks for watching glad you’re enjoying them, I love going back and finding lots of info as well
I bought a 08 Commander in 2010 and it lasted until last year to where I actually had problems. I sat it to the side but I'm about to get it going again because I missed it during winter for sure lol. It's a freaking tank!
another '07 limited owner here. I've had it since new and it's still bringing it at 150k! I really love my old Jeep and hope it'll go another 150k!
Late to the comments on this, great video and spot on regarding the criticisms. Currently at 299,000 miles in my 09 4x4 limited and I'm still impressed with her. Oddly enough, owning this has made me develop a serious crush on all XJs. Considering getting one as an apocalypse project
I love the Commander. It was more traditional Jeep and really looked like the right successor to the XJ than the Liberty/ delete the throw row and put the Grand Cherokee name on it with that Hemi V8 and you have a great contender against the Range Rover and the Toyota Land Cruiser.😀
I agree I think it looks better and it honestly just looks like a grand version of the Cherokee
Ricky Trager agreed. I’m still getting a commander soon.
@@nathanielcargile7135 gotta say I love mine I'm just going through all the small fixes now but I only paid 1800 I knew there would be a few
I think these still look great today, it has the boxiness I like. Honestly, if this came out today brand new I bet they would be popular
2006, 5.7 Limited. The King of the Roads!
For those like me that own a Commander with problems in regards to electrical problems such as windows/interior lites/ and remote door locking issues, Chances are your wiring harness in your driver’s side door has cracked or broken wires and requires splicing or a change out. If you’re starter only works intermittently or your cruise control not working. Check your green wire that plugs into your starter as it may have came loose.
I loved this video and I LOVE my 2008 Commander Limited 3.0CRD Diesel Anniversary Edition. From the day I saw this car on the Jeep stand at the auto show I wanted one. Gorgeous classic lines and unlike any other SUV in the world. To this day I get looks of admiration and great interest. She rides like on a cloud, performs beautifully and tows like a dream. Mine is Mineral Grey with Beige leather trim, has just 62,000kms/35,000miles on the clock and is still like brand new. I truly believe the Jeep Commander is a collectable of the future...in fact, they already have a devoted following and becoming hard to find, at least here in Australia. Thanks Chrysler/Jeep for the vision...I think Commanders were ahead of their time in so many ways, which makes them that much more special to own now.
I have an 08 Commander Overland. I know it is terrible on gas, but love it! Love the shape. Love also how it drives.
I remember going to test drive a Commander in 2007 when I was 18 just for the heck of it, and just for fun. At the time I owned my very first vehicle, a 1995 Jeep Cherokee Country 4x4. I felt bad for wasting their time. The salesmen did seem somewhat annoyed though, obviously they knew I wouldn't be buying, heh.
I bought a 2007 Aug 2020. It had 140k miles. It has been a money pit since. New transmission, front main seal, water pump, fan clutch, computer relay panel, rear axle seals, sunroof and drains, and the list goes on. I got the Carfax after I bought it. It’s had multiple owners. The floor still gets wet during heavy rains. Lesson learned. No more Jeeps for me.
I still love the Jeep commander
And I still owned it.
Are they reliable cars?
I really desire to buy one, as nothing else looks like it.
Slay King the 5.7L Hemi would be the most reliable. I would disable the Multi displacement system if it comes equipped. But overall they are reliable if you maintain it and don’t dog on it.
I have a 2009 Commander, sport,with the V6
I've had it for 7 years,bought it with 57k miles,it has 150k miles now,only major repairs I did (Aside from basic maintenance)
was a wheel bearing starter and changed the oil pan..
I still love the way it looks and drives..
The most reliable vehicle I've owned!These things will eventually be worth a lot someday...
I own a 2010 Jeep Commander Limited. The one thing I didn't see discussed here was the recalls with electrical stuff and other faulty issues with it. It is a decent car and I really like the style of it. Way different from lots of other SUVs out there. Although, I do like it. I would like to upgrade to the Grand Cheroke at some point (I owned a 2004 a while back and loved it). You aren't lying about the gas usage!!
I love my Commander. I'm a single guy with no kids, so the tiny 3rd row is always folded down. If I fold down the 2nd row of seats as well, I (6ft tall) can comfortably sleep in the back of it on overnight fishing/camping trips. The offroad worthiness is surprisingly good as well, if you pay attention to approach and departure angles. The HEMI is a must though... she's a big girl.
The Grand Cherokee and Commanders of the same year are essentially the same vehicle, but chose the Commander entirely for the body style preference. The extra room was just an added bonus.
All of your vids on Chrysler and dodge opens my eyes to see wat happens to there vehicles over the years
That’s why I got started with this series I just wanted to see what happened and why some cars last and some didn’t, always interesting to try to figure it out!
@@MarspeedCars what's the next video?
I love my 08' XK. Original owner and had zero problems with it until the last few months and nothing you wouldn't expect out of a 14 year vehicle. I'll keep it until I can't anymore.
Mine is a base with 220,000 and it runs great 👍🏼 Love the simplicity on these Jeeps
I had a 2008 Overland for 11 years, putting 135,000 miles on it. I absolutely loved that vehicle! Funny, I replaced it with a 2 year old (2017) Durango R/T in 2019. I love my Durango but I do miss the boxy Commander. Last year (2022) my oldest son turned 16 and I bought him a 2009 Commander Limited, 5.7L Hemi!
I love my commander and plan on buying more for as long as I can!
Have owned my 07 Commander Sport for 5 years now and just hit 145,000 miles but unfortunately too many sensor issues especially with the transmission and check engine light was told by my mechanic that I should let it go as because of the short run a lot of the bugs were never fully ironed out. I still love this truck and even though its only the V6 I don't feel ready to give up on it right away...It has never let me down, ever! just other day was out and right as I was going to head home it decided not to start. So I sat for a few tried again and even though it made a horrible grinding while the key was turned, it still started I was able to drive home over 40 miles with no problems until I tried starting it again the next morning which it still had a horrible grinding only while the key was turned. one key was let go it stopped but the vehicle did start. Will be changing out the starter once the new one is delivered along with trying to iron out those sensor/check engine issues.
The pre-2008 4.7's and 3.7's are notorious for cyl head failure, which would eventually snowball into a plethora of other problems. (Oil sludging up, valve seats dropping, timing chain guides breaking, overheating, gasket failure, etc.) They need frequent oil changes and/or the upgraded rocket arm design. Same with the Cherokees and Dakota/Ram 4.7's
This looks so much better than the cherokee. You add a leveling kit and off road tires then upgrade to all LED lights and replace the antenna with a shorty. Looks 🔥
The commander is my favorite Jeep. I had one. The shit could move especially with the hemi. I hope they bring it back!
xavier burton They are just gonna be named something else
I hear that the wagoneer is coming back for 2021.
Ya grand wagoneer is what it's called coming for 2022 I hear
And ya I love mine it's a riot in the snow an animal at lights and a goat on the hills
I have an 08 5.7 HEMI 4X4 QUAD DRIVE 2 .... BEAST!!!!! CRAZY POWER & CAPABILITY AS WELL...
The styling of the Commander is more Jeep or truck like while the Cherokee became a 4wd minivan or car. Appearance is a huge part of the decision what you buy and for people like us that like something that stands apart and looks rugged, something of what we were used to relating to as a true 4x4 the Cherokee's looks weren't anywhere close.
We wanted it for 4wheeling and towing. For that its excelled. We got our '07 new with the 4.7 V8 (545 trans) as it brought the tow rating from 3,500lbs to 6,500lbs and would not be the gas guzzler that the hemi 5.7 was. Around home for short trips it would get 14mpg and on the highway 21mpg under 60mph cruising but at 70-75 it was a solid 19mpg.
with its full time AWD and part time 4wd low it was capable off road and even in deep sand never really requiring the 4low being used. On the road it handled a wet road like its on rails being stable at speed being comfortable and quiet. 80mph cruise is no big deal.
We still have it though its more a fair weather vehicle now. It still runs and drives like new but has had computer gremlins pop up in the last 30k miles that can frustrate you. Sensors, PCM/TCM required replacement, transfer case shift motor would randomly go into neutral so that was replaced. As I said it runs, drives and looks like it did when I drove it off the lot though there is 196,600 miles on the odometer. The core of the power train, engine trans and differentials have remained flawless even with this kind of use many of which pulling a large boat or camper.
Bottom line, if Chrysler still made this vehicle would I buy another ?
Absolutely ! We have owned a lot of vehicles but even with the few problems its given in its later years its the one we've loved the most.
I would love to own a Commander. When I was financially ready to buy it had already been cancelled which I wasn’t aware at the time. I would think this was cancelled partly due to the ‘08 financial crisis which took 8-10 years to climb out of. This thing is gorgeous.
I have a 2010 commander with a Hemi. It is a great SUV. My wife and I will drive it until parts are no longer available. I love the ride and drive. The commander is a beast!
I love our 2009 Jeep commander. It's stylish with enough under the hood to get the job done. We also camp and the Commander has a #6500 towing capacity.
Are you still towing? I've got the 2010 limited hemi with 6500 towing. He's got 203kmi on him and I'm just starting to tow so I was curious.
I bought a secondhand '08 Commander base model (3.6L-V6, Quad I, awd, Dark Taupe color) when he had about 86K miles on it and have loved it ever since. It's now 186K miles and on it's second transmission and second engine and will probably be my last vehicle, especially at today's '23 prices. Cheaper to fix than to buy, right? Had to replace the driver's inside door handle twice due to cheap plastic, the struts in the rear popup window once, the strut holding up the hood once, but I love the boxiness of it, love the color, and being still in great shape, I notice it still turns heads! I've always treated it more as a people-mover, especially when we visit the kids and now grandkids. Love the fact that with the 2 rows of seats down it'll hold a huge amount of stuff on trips and since I'm tall, it has always been more comfy to drive it on long trips rather than my wife's Honda (old and new). These days I've wondered what the cost would be to really convert it to a rock-crawler, but with that new engine only having about 13K miles on it, I probably won't bother. I've read the hemi is the more worthwhile engine to have for that and it's the first thing I'd feel a need to replace in mine to go that route, amongst other things. It'll make someone a great overlander some day, though! I've seen some conversions that still make me think about it now and then! Love this vehicle!
I love my 06 Commander, Hooked it up with nice tires and wheels.
Bought a 2007 limited with 5.7 hemi off the show room floor. Best vehicle I have ever owned.
At the time the commander shared Mercedes technology in its traction control system. Making it one of the safest vehicles on the road.
Made a perfect family vehicle for us here in Canada.
The kids eventually out grew the rear seating and this year we went to the ram sport with the 5.7 hemi.
I still have the jeep however, with just over 200,000 km it is still a great vehicle.
As a commander owner, a lot of that is true but I love the Jeep. ive owned a few jeeps and this is by far my favorite. Mine is heavily modified for off road, and my only complaint is gas mpg, as I have the 4.7. But the vehicle is amazing in my opinion and I wouldn't change a thing about it (except a solid front axle would be nice)
Glad you found so much use in my Commander ownership content. It’s definitely been a roller coaster for us.
I own an 09 Commander limited 4x4 hemi.love it!no troubles
How many miles does it have?
I had an 06 and absolutely loved it. Mine had the 4.7L V8 and it was by far the best thing I've ever driven in snow. It was a perfect balance of power, weight, and AWD system. Sadly right around 100,000 miles it started to go through coolant and no one could figure out why or where it was going. Despite its flaws (door handles were flimsy and easy to break, the opening into the cargo area was restrictive - I could fit bigger things in my wife's 98 CR-V - and of course the gas-mileage sucked) I was sad to get rid of it.
Honestly I feel like this car could've had a lot of potential if Chrysler made a few different decisions with this car. My best friend has a Commander himself, and I love the box and rugged look of the vehicle, honestly reminds me of something out of Call of Duty lol. I honestly hope Jeep brings this back sometime in the future, with how popular SUV'S are with the times we live in. But besides that, great video!
I admit, the 3rd row is a joke. There isn't enough room in the vehicle for a 3rd row. I have the 3rd row down for my fishing and hunting gear. But I absolutely love the boxy styling. The vehicle is a tank and looks great. I put 20 inch Jeep Gladiator wheels on mine and nice tires. The next week or so I am raptor lining the whole vehicle black and undercoating the vehicle top to bottom. I upgraded the fog lights and will tint the windows and tail lights. I ordered the Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX to put into it. Love this vehicle! Wish I had another!
I still have a commander today and I love it
OK here we are 16 months later. We are on our second Commander (we actually love the unique design) The first one was damaged in a freak accident. We traded that one and within 6 months regretted it. Our current one is a Limited with the 4.7 V8. It's quirky and runs well when it wants to (I'm pretty much the same way) I've thought about trading it in on something less dramatic but the only SUV on the market that resembles the Commander is the Mercedes G Class. There is no way I can spend a 130 grand fixing the Commander so we'll keep it.
Excellent Video. I have the 2006 Limited 2x4 with the 5.7ltr Hemi. Been a great car for the family. All of your points were valid though. That said I wouldn't trade it and hope it continues to last. About to turn 200k miles on mine. Only in a Jeep✌️
I have a 2008 Commander with close to 192k miles. Still runs very smooth. I love it. Hate to think of having to give it up when the time comes when it’s too old to fix. Going to drive it until the wheels fall off
Quality and looks were not the reasons for the Commander being discontinued, which is a first for this series.
Lack of marketing, and cramped interior space def held sales down. If the wheel base would’ve been stretched over the WK Grand Cherokee instead of being shared, it would’ve sold way better. They were freaking TANKS.
brycmtthw even the WK2 Grand Cherokee that came out after the Commander was discontinued is larger than the Commander and even that is not a large enough vehicle to have a third row in the back
Wow great video a lot of excellent information that I was unaware of. I’ve owned a commander since 2006 it was my daily driver for 10 years and now it’s my sole 4 x 4, this is an excellent jeep I’ve had no problems with it and it’s done more than I could possibly imagine. The best thing about this is there’s a lot of options to customize the interior and do other 4 x 4 accessories. My only regret is that I didn’t buy the 5.7 L hemi overland model. Thanks for a great video!
Loved that you have included prices adjusted for inflation. More power to you!
I have a 2007 Commander Sport... 4.7... Currently approaching 218k miles... Has never let me down!!!
i have a 2010 limited with the hemi the things a beast i love it
Just got one. Didn't care if it was high mileage. I'll work on it to keep it going. Just the body alone was enough to catch my eye. Then after having a hemi in the 300 I knew I wanted it in 4x4. Been having fun in the snow here in Oregon.
How has it been for you? I have my eye on one but it’s at 168K miles. Other than that it’s in good condition. I’m just not sure how much longer it will last
I bought one closer to 200k and looking at another with 100k. Changed a water pump to be on the safe side. Been running great, now past 200k.
Got a 6.1 challenger too to take some heat off of the jeep haha
Contrary to this video I still own my 06 Commander and she can roll with the highrollers! Yes it's a girl Jeep 🤜🤛💃
OK, that was a very cute comment. I'll look now look at my Commander as a strong and powerful woman. I was raised by nuns and a loving mother, so that's perfect.
07 commander here! Absolutely love my car !
I own a 2006 Commander, I love the thing. Bought it used a couple years ago for like 4500$ with 140 000kms on it. I love the look of these things, and I’ve always been one of those guys that’s said a wrangler is the only jeep. This thing converted me. The style looks way better than any of the other jeep suvs in my opinion. And the interior is extremely comfortable. Of course my problem is that it’s beginning to need more maintenance work which is expected for its age.
Honestly if they made a new one that was similar in style I would absolutely be interested in it
I love these history videos. You should do a video on the 1993-2004 Chrysler LH sedans or the Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler next.
I agree The LH really needs a fI'll form review beautiful cars but horrible design and reliability they really soiled chryslers already bad reputation
I've said this before!!! He should do it!!!
@Camaro 1968 Whatever Camaro Fanboy, you've never driven one anyways kid, go back to playing your fortnite game
Kids these days...
@@moparfam300c He obviously hasn't. Prowlers still sell for around what they sold for when they were new. Guess he thinks his opinion really matters in some way lol.
My cousin traded a loaded Blazer for a Commander and still drives it! To her, it's the greatest vehicle Chrysler ever made. There is something quintessentially Jeep about the Commander. I love the way the vehicle looks, but like most buyers, found it too small, cramped, inefficient, and expensive to stomach.
BTW, loved the adjusted for inflation prices! Makes it much easier to see where the vehicle would really fall in today's market.
I have a 09 limited. I love it but there is no 2nd or 3rd row leg room. It has a smooth ride and that hemi really can move on the highway
I paid six grand cash for my 07 limited. Spotless from delaware. I live in central New York and I love it. Never been stuck even in two foot of snow in a storm headed to work. Only issue I had was starter after a month of purchase but I start it for three min every hour in the winter at work to smoke couldn't be mad. 208000 and running quiet and strong. Only thing I complain about is between second and third gear at 40 to 45 it's gutless. Only when warm tho I'm thinking the overdrive. Otherwise I love it
I have an early 06 with 4.7 and QT II, OME HD lift, etc. It is my daily driver. Has been a great truck. I have driven it on long trips and long trails. It is exactly what a JEEP should be. 145,000+ and still just as reliable as it was new. Bought the shop manuals for it.
Jeep Commander: "I COMMAND YOU TO TAKE ME TO THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS"
LOL. Very true. I bought a new 2007 and even though it was under warranty, I constantly was at dealership. I loved the vehicle, but just didn’t feel the reliability was there. Five years later and 146k miles....I sold the electrical headaches.
Mine is in the shop right now....again lololol
@@kathryncederlind1681 I have never had any problems with mine..Im sorry to hear yours wasn't as good
My 2007 jeep commander is down right now and you can't even buy the parts to fix it now. My front driveshaft broke the bolts off that bolt it to the front differential. When the bolts broke it destroyed the 3 little brackets that hold the front cv joint to the front differential. I called mopar trying to find the bolts and brackets and they told me they no longer make my parts and can't even make replacements for me so I have a $10 yard ornament now that I'm still paying for. I've driven the jeep a wapping 900 miles since I bought it a year ago and haven't been able to drive it since last summer. I'm now waiting for someone to part one out because salvage yards won't even sell them. I was also told by a couple different salvage yards almost every commander that's not wrecked with the 4.7 v8 that comes in ha ssd's the exact same problem. The problem is the bolts are to small to take the torque pulling the vehicle down the road for long periods of time since there basically front wheel drive. Without the front driveshaft in you can't drive it.
Charlie Doughty wow man. I’d be absolutely blindingly livid. I hope the thing was cheap at least? Sounds like it’s gonna be scrapped over mopar’s failure to support it, shocker.
Great video, I bought a Commander in 2006 brand new, still have it, no problems with this vehicle, 190000 miles on it, like my 45, pry it out of my cold dead hand!
I always liked the commander. Im gonna have to get one one of these days
Same lol
Had a 2007 V6 model 4x4. Best SUV I ever owned. Super comfortable and amazingly capable.
I have an 08 5.7 HEMI 4X4 QUAD-DRIVE 2 .... BEAST!!!!!!
I had 06 fully loaded 4×4 loved and miss it
I’ve had mine for 6 years! Great Jeep! I have a short vid on this channel
I've owned 2 Commander Limiteds, one back in 06 (New) and one for a few recent years (08) and they are not perfect but loved and adored by my family. With those saddle brown seats, a lift, big tires/wheels and exhaust to make the HEMI sing, it's become a unique niche vehicle on the road which looks and sounds so much better than any of today's cookie cutter, blend into traffic vehicles out there. I get tons of comments and compliments all the time. Oh, and it goes anywhere in any conditions with full confidence with the QDII. It was better looking than that era Grand Cherokees for sure! Now if only the values jumped up in a few years like the old Wagoneers!!
The Jeep Commander!!! Yesssss, we needed this one!!!
I am the 3rd owner of a 2006 65th Anniversary with 155,000 miles on it. Have had the recalls for ignition switch & computer flashed, changed water pump, many parts of the suspension changed, new tires (of course) & had to replace sensors on tires. Just replaced the ac lines, blower motor for ac / heat, actuator for blend doors & resistor & the usual maintenance and she still runs great! Thankfully I am only 7 minutes from work because gas prices are going up again. Never changed the spark plugs yet either. Love my old girl, but sadly am starting to think about getting something else in the next year or so.
I still want one 😭 I almost purchase one last year for $3500 from my mechanic but bought a Buick rendezvous instead. I'm definitely interested in getting one this year. I love the design
Paid 3250 for a 2wd base model with 124k on it. Definitely got a heck of a deal.
@@22madmax13 great deal 😆 I just seen one today in Michigan for $3900 😩
I'm still driving my 08 Commander. Current mileage is 196,000. It's the families 3rd Jeep. I love it's 3rd row, it has been great for traveling with one adult in the 3rd row with our "Stuff"!