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2008 Jeep Commander
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Review and specifications

2008 Jeep Commander

Introduced for 2006, the Commander was built on the same platform as the Grand Cherokee but looked boxier like the old Grand Wagoneer. Its third-row seat increased passenger capacity to seven, but both the second- and third rows are cramped. The third row is OK for kids but not adults. Rear vision is severely compromised when the third-row seats are in use. The Commander offered a lackluster 3.7-liter V6 and two V8s: a 4.7-liter and the powerful but thirsty 5.7-liter Hemi, which moves this vehicle effortlessly but returned a mere 13 mpg in our tests. Handling is secure but not agile. The ride is absorbent but gets unsettled over pavement undulations. Model year 2010 was the Commander's last.

Market value
$3,900
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
7
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Model year 2008
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
4WD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Category
Midsized SUVs 3-row
Generation began
2006

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,900
Retail value range
$3,700 - $5,225
Original MSRP range
$28,330 - $43,665
Trade-in range
$1,135 - $2,200

Ratings

Road test score
51/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
15 MPG
EPA highway
19 MPG
EPA combined
17 MPG
Tested city
9 MPG
Tested highway
19 MPG
Tested overall
13 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,915
Cruising range
275 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.7 sec
0-60 mph
7.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
148 ft
Avoidance speed
44.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
189 in
Width
75 in
Height
72 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Weight
5,245 lb
Maximum load
1,100 lb
Towing capacity
7,200 lb

Interior

Seating
7 people
Front head room
4.5 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
5 in
Rear leg room
26.5 in
Cargo volume
38.5 cu ft

Brand context

About Jeep

The Jeep Wrangler has poor fuel economy, wind noise, an uncomfortable interior, and reliability scores near the bottom of Consumer Reports’ rankings. Despite those results, the Wrangler has been popular for decades. Next to endless options of aerodynamic compact SUVs, its boxy, military-inspired design makes it timeless and charming. It’s also especially capable off-road, and is available as a pickup truck. The Wrangler’s rugged appeal benefits the rest of Jeep’s lineup of small, medium, and large SUVs. The Cherokee and Wagoneer, despite their name’s historical appeal, usually score low on Consumer Reports’ customer satisfaction surveys. However, shoppers drawn to the Jeep name who are comfortable with sacrificing handling and fuel economy for three-row capacity can consider the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Low reliability scores across the brand make it difficult to recommend buying a used Jeep.

Vehicle ID: 7973 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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