2009 Jeep Commander Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

13 -14 City / 18 -19 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

210 -357

Seats

5 -7

Positive Owner Reviews

Heather H

I love the cargo space it has. I wish it was a little bit more modern.

It has been dependable for the past 4 years. Gas mileage is not the greatest though

Vanessa L

Third row seats. Great car. Reliable. No hiccups in the 6 years I have owned.

I love that it has third row seats. Compact but has enough space to fit everything you need when traveling.

Dennis D

Jeep Commander: Tank of a vehicle

Very reliable vehicle. We've had very little issues with over 200,000 miles on it. Have owned it for 3 years. The sunroof seal leaked and had to be replaced. The oil pan gasket needs replacing as it leaks and burns oil. The A/C blower went out and needed replacing. Other than that no big issues.

Zane P

Jeep (The) Commander you need!

This Jeep is awesome! Aside from the gas mileage (drives like a V8), it's spacious, rugged, but comfortable. It's like a family-friendly jeep! The factory sound system allows great audio performance and it's an overall great driving experience. If you like classic models, this is the one to buy!

Gloria C

Great car for the whole family!

It has a sunroof,DVD player, also has a place to play game systems. It drives nice and has lots of power to it. It's very spacious. Air conditioning works great too! It's really a great vehicle for the whole family. I have always bought Jeep's and this one is by far the best!

mike F

That it is very dependable

Great vehicle with lots of innovative features. Rides really smooth with great gas mileage.

Leslie L

3rd row seating. Sunroof and double roof windows in the back seat, roof rack.

The car itself is very nice and mine particularly has a lot of upgrades. The one thing I would recommend is to not have the hemi engine. The only thing that I dislike about my car is its mpg, and the hemi engine only adds to that problem.

Liz B

Very reliable and comfortable.

Great in the snow. Powerful, comfortable ride on road and highways. Wish it was a little better on gas.

Negative Owner Reviews

Brian T

Jeep. A gas guzzler with no space at all with two kids.

It eats up a lot of gas. Does not have as much space as I would hope for with two kids. Check engine light comes on frequently even though I have had it checked by a mechanic several times. It does seem reliable however I have had to buy a new battery twice in the past year that I have owned it. I really like Jeep however I wish their vehicles were more fuel efficient.

Autumn T

Jeeps are not that great and are overrated.

It is not very reliable. I like the size but there are lots of problems with the car. It gets okay gas mileage.

Anthony A

It is drivable but not a luxury car.

There is Bluetooth in the car but the Bluetooth only lets you call and talk to people you cannot listen to music on your phone it is kinda slow and something is wrong towards the back of the car and it is makes a huge annoying noise and I cannot figure out what it is.

Alexa T

The car is comfortable and is a nicely sized SUV (on the smaller size).

While the car gets me to where I need to be, it is terrible on gas mileage - having to refill my tank every week (or sooner). I do not drive long distances either; typically going to and from work (15 minutes both ways) as well as I'll go out 2-3 to run errands (20 minute drive to). Additionally, it seems that every other month something needs replaced/fixed.

Jeep Commander Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Sport

210-305 HP 15-16 MPG 5-7 Seats

Limited

305-357 HP 15 MPG 7 Seats

Overland

357 HP 15 MPG 7 Seats

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2009 Jeep Commander Owner Reviews

4.48

25 Reviews

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5 stars

64%

4 stars

20%

3 stars

16%

2 stars

1 star

Stephen s on February 25, 2021

It feels small, it does NOT drive like a large SUV. Which I think is a good thing.

I like all of the technology that it has for being a relatively old car. It gets good mileage for an SUV. It drives great on the open road. The only dislike is that the trunk space is a little small for such a big car.

Vanessa L on February 10, 2021

Third row seats. Great car. Reliable. No hiccups in the 6 years I have owned.

I love that it has third row seats. Compact but has enough space to fit everything you need when traveling.

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Ranks #3 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2009 Jeep Commander has an average owner rating of 4.49 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 25 other Compact SUVs.

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4.48

Ranks #12 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Jeep Commander has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #12 of 25 other Compact SUVs.

2009 Toyota Matrix

31 MPG

2009 Nissan cube

30 MPG

2009 Jeep Commander

19 MPG

Is The 2009 Jeep Commander A Good Car?

Yes; I love my car. It has third row seating and enough room for my kids and I. It also has heated leather seats and a touch screen radio.

Alison S.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Jeep Commander?

The Jeep commander is reliable. It has a big engine and is really safe in the snow. I haven't had any problems with my car.

Karen R.

Is The 2009 Jeep Commander A Good Value?

The Jeep commander costed about $18,000 with taxes. I think I could've found a better deal but I'm happy with my purchase.

David E.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety