Used Jeep Commander

What to know before buying: Jeep Commander

From 4 forum threads and 2 press tests · updated 11/10/2026

What the reviews say

• The Commander seats seven across three rows; raised rear rows improve visibility, while folding the second- and third-row backrests creates a flat load floor.[3]one source
• After 60,000 km, one owner praised the quiet cabin and reported only a couple of failed bulbs; he recommended the Commander.[2]one source
• Two owners of 2007 3.0 diesels rated the car 10/10, while an owner of a 2008 3.0 diesel gave it 8/10; all said they would recommend it to a friend.[4]one source
• An owner of a 2007 3.0 diesel described the Commander as comfortable and highly capable, while a 2008 3.0 diesel owner called it comfortable and well made.[4]one source

Typical faults

• One owner of a 2007 3.0 diesel reported a minor oil leak.[4]one source

  2007–2007 · 3.0 diesel

• One owner reported that vibration at 140 km/h sheared the plastic fasteners and detached a plastic wheel-arch flare.[2]one source
• After sitting for more than a year, one Commander displayed numerous fault warnings; its owner sought an experienced auto electrician.[1]one source
• A 2007 3.0 CRD would not start after wiring was disturbed and fuel leaked: the fuel-pump relay failed to close the circuit and the red throttle warning flashed.[6]one source

  2007–2007 · 3.0 CRD

• One 2006 Commander with the 4.7 V8 had a warm-start fault: after standing for 2–3 hours it cranked for a long time and would not start without throttle input.[6]one source

  2006–2006 · 4.7 V8

• A 2006–2010 Commander was reported to crank but not start after a frontal impact and airbag deployment; the airbags had been replaced, but their control module had not.[5]one source

  2006–2010

Which engine and version to take

• In the supplied owner reports, the 3.0 diesel is the clearest pick: two 2007 cars scored 10/10 and a 2008 car scored 8/10; all three owners would recommend it.[4]one source

What to check at the inspection

• On a 2007 3.0 diesel, inspect the engine and underside for signs of oil leakage.[4]one source
• On a 2006 4.7 V8, test both cold and fully warm starts; one report describes prolonged cranking and needing throttle after a 2–3-hour stop.[6]one source
• Inspect the plastic wheel-arch flare fasteners; in one report, vibration sheared the clips and the flare detached.[2]one source
• Switch on the ignition, check every warning, and run diagnostics, especially if the vehicle has been stored for a long time.[1]one source
• On a 2007 3.0 CRD, check the fuel pump, its relay, and wiring beneath the turbo intake pipes; faults around these components accompanied a no-start report.[6]one source
• For a crash-repaired vehicle, verify the airbag-system repair and control module, and confirm that the engine starts reliably.[5]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]jeep4x4club.ru — пршу помощи - Технический форум Commander (XK) · forum
2. [2]jeep4x4club.ru — Мое мнение о JEEP COMMANDER · forum
3. [3]iauto.lv — 7 vietīgais «Jeep Commander» auto jau Latvijā · forum
4. [4]auto.jautajums.lv — Jeep Commander atsauksmes - Auto, moto · forum
5. [5]dataspin.net — Problemi e soluzioni auto: Jeep Commander (2006>2010) · press
6. [6]dobrymechanik.pl — Jeep Commander typowe usterki i serwisowanie - 1 porada · press

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