Jeep Commander (2006-2010)

Brilliant family vehicle for work or play – It's my daily driver and has been used for everything and anything. Towing A1, People Mover A1, Power A1, Economy A2, Room / Usability A1, Reliability A1.....it has just never let me down. Heavy load, light load or no load at all....just a well made vehicle for work or play with looks to kill. A real winner. Show details

Love it, great 4 wheel drive system’s. Mercedes engine and running gear – I am very satisfied with the wagon, amazing automated 4 wheel drive system, it was a little underpowered but I have chipped the engine and now the performance is exceptional. We have just turned over 300,000klm one issue with the electrics. Car is regularly serviced Show details

Great drive – I recently sold my Commander after 6years. It was a 2006 limited diesel. It had done 220k when I sold it, 170 of that by me. I had a few minor issues with it such as auto wipers malfunctioning. I towed a 1500 kg boat regulary and must say that it did it with ease and in comfort. The AWD certainly gave it a sure footed feel and a lot more… Read more

confidence when towing through twisties or in the wet. It was a lot better to drive and heaps more go than my previous vehicle, a GU Patrol. Fuel consumption wasn't great but it's a big car. minuses would be parts cost and availalability and as they are getting on in k's parts cost will become relevant. Would have highly recommended a few years ago but parts/electronics costs would now be a concern.

Happy owner – 2006 Commander with 3.0 Mercedes Diesel and NAG1 transmission. Great tow vehicle , still economical with 2 tonne hanging off the back. No major problems at 195,000kms (approx 125,000 miles). Runs like new..still got another 100,000 kms (60,000 miles) at least in it. The Commander started with a number of stupid problems..software not quite… Read more

right, sun roof drain tubes blocked etc etc. Once you are past that and you use quality oil of the required spec and you service them they will last for 300-400,00 kms.

Good until it self ignites – Loved my Commander but it self-ignited and I had to hop out and see my beloved car burn. Fiat Chrysler (Sydney) were concerned regarding the cause (not found) and lent me a hire car until I got back on the road. At first they gave me the hint that they would be forthcoming and get me back into a Jeep, but how wrong was I. Adelaide CityJeep just… Read more

didn't want to know me and were of no help. I went through the trauma of seeing my car going up in smoke, losing good value, having to fork out more from my pension and not getting back into a brand I liked.

Your loss Fiat Chrysler, I am now seeking legal advice on my next step !!!

This is an Excellent 4x4 and Comfortable, – I brought this 2006 Jeep Commander 3ltr Turbo Diesel off E-Bay in June 2015 with 207000klm's on it i had to Fly from Sydney to Melbourne to buy it, Absolutely loved the drive home so Comfortable and Quiet fantastic Suspension best I have ever driven, then noticed an oil leak ONLY After removing the Engine Guard Protecter.or Skid Plate. the oil was… Read more ·  1

coming from the Swerl Motor Seal I took it to my Jeep Dealer who said it would be 4 weeks before they could look at it and at a guess it would cost around $2900 to fix so I took it to my Local Mechanic who got me in the next Day and fixed the problem by replacing the orange seals with the new Purple seals Fixed the Leak and charged me $350-00 parts and Labour. Took my Jeep on a Beach run very soft Sand i was the 4th vehicle in line, the Jeep was the lowest and started pushing Sand from front about a TONNE built up before it stopped had to be towed back out then lowered tyres to 12psi and made my own tracks nothing stopped it after that, but it defiantly needs Longer Legs, i.e. at least a 3" Lift Kit any suggestions as to where I can get this in Sydney.

September 6th 2016 Update: Has to be the best 4X4 I have ever owned, I have had it for 18 months now I brought it on eBay from

Has to be the best 4X4 I have ever owned, I have had it for 18 months now I brought it on eBay from Melbourne had to Fly down to MelbourNe to pick it up, Drove it back to Sydney no problems.

After a while had to Replace the Front Drive Shaft at a cost of $1200 done the job myself, also had the Swerl motor seals replaced,

I have just had a 2" Lift done on it and five new Micky Thompson BAJA Tyres fitted at a cost of $3600 Looks Great handles Great.

Worst Purchase Ever – Purchased a 2008 Commander with 113k kms on it. Beautiful to drive. Rear main seal dumped the oil in less than 3 hrs. Sent it back to the yard for warranty work and was told the rear main had been done a few days before picking it up. So 2 x rear main seals in less than 10 days. When completed, the airbag light came on. Has now been at a Jeep… Read more

dealer for 3 months and neither Jeep Australia nor Jeep USA can work out what the problem is. Dealer is now refunding our money.

We traded a 1995 Cherokee on this. The Cherokee was 20 yrs old with 212k kms on it and had never let us down, hence I was happy to buy another Jeep, but never again.

Best Family Real Off Roader and an Absolute Bargain – Comfortable and quiet on road with a surprising turn of speed and good handling. Excellent off road and probably the best 4 wheel drive system bar none. Owned from new and has had no problems or defects in the 4 years we have owned it. Economy is not bad at 25mpg on average considering its size and abilities. It is also packed with both luxury… Read more

and safety items.

The so called hard plastics inside are made to be wiped down with a damp cloth if you get them muddy whilst using the car offroad. Amazingly hard wearing as an interior.

Only available second hand but find one and treasure it. Size, space and the way it drives on and off road

great tow vehicle – Like anything, you need to check it out thoroughly but for us the commander we have had for two years and its great. 3.5 towing. Arguably the best off road capability (quadra drive). Some parts are harder to get..wish theyd made thousands more. Swirl motor seal needs to be changed to new one otherwise oil leaks into the turbo...not food. Merc… Read more

engine and tran. Definitely worth a look! beaut to drive, torque, luxurious. great off road (with lift kit).good tow vehicle. parts harder to get. 3rd row seat only for small kids. rear visibility a pain. recommend reverse camers

What was I thinking – My first and last Jeep. I'm not sure why I initially was attracted to this vehicle maybe I wanted something different or maybe I was just confused. Built quality is very suspect. Fuel consumption is terrible but it's still not that powerful. These things look and feel cheap but arn't cheap so go figure. And a word of warning don't take it four… Read more

wheel driving with friends with proper 4x4's it'll end badly. The day I sold it to some poor guy with no taste Leaked oil, bad build quality, the looks dated as soon as I left the show room floor and terrible resale

Defective TDV6 motor – Brand new Commander purchased with CRD V6 turbo diesel motor that leaked oil from day one. Jeep refused to address and having travelled less than 9000 kilometres vehicle was rendered unroadworthy with defective motor and a quoted repair bill from Jeep dealer of over $5,500 to repair. Have written to Jeep Australia and dealer and no one has… Read more

responded with any form of customer service on their defective product.

I understand that sometimes a product can be defective and that's fine we all have to accept that, but it would be nice to deal with a company that stands behind their product and not run for cover or ignore their customers complaints.

Very poor effort guys now stuck with a $75,000.00 dollar lemon!

Just remember customer service is remembered a long time afterwards good or bad.

Jeep customer service is a joke and warranty next to worthless.

Pricey! – I do love my Jeep - but at every 6 months it costs a fortune! As it uses the special oil filter and oil, a minor service costs more than a full service did on my old car! My son loves sitting in the 3rd row, but he gets a bit uncomfortable on long drives on holidays. easy to drive, not too heavy! cost of service!

Good – Overall I love having it in my garage and driving occasionally when the whole family goes out. Daily running I use a small Renault for easier fuel use. The commander 5.7l hemi uses on avg 17-18l/100km and I drive quite smoothly with combination of freeway and stop/start (80/20 ratio) - I used to get avg 7.5l/100km with my VW Jetta petrol… Read more ·  1

(previous car) 2.0litre manual driving exactly the same way. However can't expect too much with engine size and weight of Commander at around 2.3 tonnes. Like having something not too common, powerful, smooth. Plenty of space for 7, but very little space behind 3rd row when both seats up. We tend to have one of the seats down (split fold) for the pram and shopping (I have 6 in the family. Inside seating space is very good (similar to Audi Q7). I can happily sit in 3rd row for an hour or two (I am 5'7"). Vision out back or side with head rests up can be impaired so I tend to work the mirrors alot so I know where others cars are at all times. Sunroof and skylights are brilliant (Ltd model). Satnav map upgrade is $520 (bit pricey). Internal quality (leather seats) and external fit and finish is excellent. Built in Austria so doesn't surprise me. Don't know whether to call it American or European! Looks good, space for family, comfortable, lots of features, powerful(5.7 litre hemi V8) Plasticky dash and doors (means everything slides around), expensive to upgrade satnav, no flip keys, bit heavy on fuel.

Good – This is our second Jeep, the first one being a Jeep Cherokee, the only reason we upgraded was to increase the pulling power needed for our caravan. We had an issue with the computer/electronics whilst on holidays, and Chrysler Jeep picked the vehicle up and provided us with a replacement vehicle until the repairs were carried out. Very happy with… Read more ·  2

customer service. 2007 Jeep Commander 3L Diesel : I just love this vehicle, it looks good, runs beautifully and tows our 25ft caravan with ease. Probably a little heavy on juice, but there is very little to critise about this vehicle

Excellent – This is a great Jeep! I think it doesn't get the accolades it deserves. It goes anywhere, and takes you there in comfort. It stands out in the crowd, and certainly looks tough! I have read all sorts of review about the poor quality of the interior, but I think the fit and finish is very good, and the overall equipment levels are also great. I… Read more

really like the wood grain! What can I say!! Luxury Interior with all the featurs you need, Rugged Looks, Flexible Seating, Go Anywhere Capability.

Very comfortable on long country jaunts. Diesel consumption significantly higher than expected, and sat nav not the best.

Excellent – This car is fantastic it has more features than I could have imagined. Seven seats all electronic even tyre pressure is measured via infared this car is a dream. Looks great, drives great with front and rear sensors. As well as wipers. Seriously great Car no problems here. Excellent features, luxury interior, 7 seats Nothing I love her

OK – The Jeep Commander is a proper 4WD and not a Toorak tractor like the Lexus RX. The Jeep Commander is comfortable in stop / go city driving but can take it to the extreme off road and in the bush. It hass plenty of mod-cons inside including a decent enough stereo, good seats with proper adjustments and plenty of cupholders, though the fit and… Read more

finish is not up to the standards of the European makes. Rugged design and looks. Great V6 diesel engine - both powerfull and reasonably economical (at least for a go anywhere 4WD). Interior design, fit and finish is not the best and no nearly comparable to the european upmarket 4WD's that this vehicle is trying to ente into.

Excellent – I couldn't believe how out-of-date the Japanese 4x4s are. The Commander has the best 4x4 system on the market and the best diesel engine under $100k. The fact that it's also very smooth and quiet on the road is a bonus, I think it handles better than some cars I've driven. I can't believe that there aren't more on the road !! Fabulous turbo diesel… Read more ·  1

engine, quick but also economical - I'm getting 10l/100ks around the city !! Very nice interior, unbeatable value. A little low at the front, waiting for the Old Man Emu suspension kit to come out.