Car financing: 2008 Jeep Commander
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 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
We do not have a 2008 Jeep Commander for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and 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.
Buying the 2008 Jeep Commander
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2008 Jeep Commander for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before buying the 2008 Jeep Commander, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Engine and fuel
The 3.7L 6-cylinder with all-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
Rated at 14.7 L/100 km combined, it needs around 44 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $22.79, and a 300 km weekend about $68.37. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,200 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Best uses
Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Inside and out
Being an SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.
Try before you buy
Drive the Commander on your commute before you commit to it. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Commander answers the big questions.
Choosing the right one
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $22.79 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$4,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Talk to a person
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only 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.