Auto loans: 2008 Jeep Commander
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 14.7 to 16.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 14.7 to 16.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
Rent a 2008 Jeep Commander for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2008 Jeep Commander specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.7L 6-cylinder | 3.7L 6-cylinder | 4.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 4.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 394 g/km | 394 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.79 | $22.79 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $26.04 | $26.04 |
2008 Jeep Commander: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.7 L | 3.7 L | 4.7 L | 5.7 L | 4.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,208 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Jeep Commander
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 437 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (269), engine (82) and power train (44). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V567000 | 2014-09-17 | electrical system:ignition | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3,... |
| 13V175000 | 2013-05-07 | electrical system | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional... |
| 08V059000 | 2008-02-06 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED. |
| 07V415000 | 2007-09-12 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2008 Jeep Commander?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2008 Jeep Commander for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page puts the 2008 Jeep Commander in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 437 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and power train; have those parts checked.
Reading the spec sheet
It is powered by the 3.7L 6-cylinder, with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
The EPA rates it at 14.7 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 44 litres. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $22.79. The EPA estimates US$4,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the Commander
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Who it is for
It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Rent it for a week first
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. If the Commander is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A week with the Commander answers more than any brochure.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $227.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Year and trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
When you know your dates
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Jeep Commander from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Jeep Commander
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Jeep Commander for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Jeep Commander
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Jeep Commander?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Jeep Commander before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Jeep Commander have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Jeep Commander cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4558.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.