Jeep Commander 2007 | Is a GAS GUZZLING SUV still a choice?
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- The 2007 Jeep Commander. a 7 seater SUV which in 2022 is a very expensive choice to run, low mpg even from the diesel in the Jeep Commander and expensive road tax.
Whilst we take a look around and drive this 2007 Jeep.Commanfer the big question is and what I'd like to know from you is...
... Is it worth it to run such an SUV in 2022? Let me know what you think in the comments below.
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I own a Jeep Commander 3.0 crd since 2014.
Absolutely love it.
I'm an old gal. My Jeep is an '06 5.7 Hemi. I also had a 4.7. In my experience, the Hemi gets as good of mileage as the 4.7. Out of all the gas guzzling SUV's I have owned, My Hemi feels worth it. I love it.
Original owner of a black 2008 Overland Commander Hemi quadra drive II with 250k miles on it. Still runs great, original motor, and tranny, very few problems. Most reliable vehicle I have owned in 40 years. Put a 2 inch lift on it, custom wheels, and bigger tires, just got back from off road trails in Moab Utah...great family fun.
An absolute sleeper of an overland vehicle. How do I know? I have one and it rocks! BTW, the rear seats fold forward from the position you had them in making it much easier to get to the seats in boot.
😅 that was one thing I couldn't figure out. Whats it like cost wise to run in the US? Must say it was a pleasure to drive. Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
It's not bad. 16mpg HWY and 14 City is what I average. I only fill the tank up once a month. I drive it everyday, but not far. So for fuel the cost is about $60 a month.
@@ExtremeDailyDrivers your lien no way you fill up for $60 and drive all month and these guzzle gas … I drive one as well
@@smokinnopps2782 I drive 50 miles a week. Do the math.
I'm certainly contemplating in buying one maybe the nitro which has the rather noisy merc 2.8 litre diesel lump I've herd it quietens down once warmed up I also been looking at the cherokee the boxy one that looks simular to the commander I'm still doing me homework not sure yet which one to buy ? I've ruled out the range rovers just know I'd be waiting for the first big thing to go wrong and not having the wedge to fit it
'07 Commander Overland owner here and it has the 5.7. The rig is treated like a truck and has a great ride. 13mpg around town and I have seen 18.5 on the highway. It tows a 20ft pontoon boat with ease, same as a utility trailer. I will have a very hard time replacing it if I have to, I love it that much !
Nice 👌, thank you for watching
Bought my 5.7L HEMI 4x4 Limited in 2006. Still use it everyday, got 211,000 miles. Had major transmission once ($3,000 USD) in 2018, replaced suspension in 2020 (wear and tear over the years) and upgraded break discs. No other major problems. I love it and will never sell it!
In 2023 I'm still looking for one to buy.
I'm only here because I found one that was parked up during lockdown, and after finding it has a 3500kg towing capacity,I'm interested in buying it...they look cool lifted
I have an ‘06 and I love it! No terrain too tough for this 4X4!
From other comments left it sure means that these really are a very capable 4x4 offroad. Thanks for watching
I almost have 500,000 kms on my 2007 sport! Very reliable still towing
That's awesome I have 145,000 I bought it used a few years ago
I bought a 2007, 3.7L in 2012 and love it. The major cost was having to replace the engine in 2018 ($1,700); and outside of that only the alternator, belt and battery replacement needed. I don't want another car, and hope to keep it for life. It's the size and capacity to carry alot that I really like.
I have the 2006 V8 5.7L Hemi Commander, it’s loaded and such a pleasure to drive, I get about 13.8-14.5 miles per gallon because it’s mostly all mixed driving, I spend a whole lot on gas but that’s really the only downside, everyone loves it, it’s very comfortable, rides smooth, lots of space, sounds incredible if you have good speakers and the heat is EXTREME 🔥 once it gets hot you might not need it the rest of the drive!
On a recent 227 mile trip, I got mine up to 18 mpg but it just hit 91000 miles.😂
My first car same exact as yours! I love it mine has 186k on it. I payed 1500$ for mine from my uncle
@@djw8715 I bought it from my dad for $1k but had to sell it back. It was too much of an inconvenience cuz I had to take him places but about to borrow it for vacation in a few days, just watch out for sunroof leaks
Great review. What I love about it is its a bit different from the usual curvy 4x4 you get nowadays that are dull and forgettable. I love the boxy looks
I absolutely agree with you on that, it has its own character for sure. thanks for watching.
I own a 2007 with the 5.7 Hemi, with every option available that model year. I'm not the original owner, however it's always been within the family and lovingly cared for. I live in Michigan and have ZERO rust. That's unheard of for a vehicle of this age, in my state. My 07 Commander looks and drives as the day it left the showroom floor and everything works as designed. I just picked it up this morning from the dealership for my 3K mile oil change. That's important. Don't try to save a dollar, pound, etc by having just anyone take care of your aging Jeep. Take it to an authorized Jeep/Chrysler service department and avoid the unnecessary grief. If you have a Commander, keep it and take care of it. It will take care of you. I'll never one day say "I shouldn't have sold it."
Same here. We bought a 2007 overland version with the Hemi back in 2010. I drive it now, the Mrs. has the Grand Cherokee Summit with the Hemi. Make sure you do a tune up (change the plugs around every 50K or so). Trust me on this one. (used). I should hit 200K in a week or so. Its running as good as it did when we first bought it.
Sounds like a very clean example, one to look after. I'm not sure how many V8's of these would be in the UK but I would love to experience one 😁. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience 🙏🏻🙌
I bought an used 2008 Commander 3.7, 4x4. I absolutely love driving it. It does use a lot of gas but for the safety I felt driving in the snow/ice and wet weather conditions, it was a good trade off. Not to mention the accessibility to change the starter, alternator, battery and, oil is amazing. I have not had any issues with this vehicle as I keep the maintenance up. I would highly recommend getting one to anyone who has ever thought about it.
I keep maintenance high on the priority list, too! Just put in a whole new front suspension and shocks on rear. Greatly improved the ride. BTW: the dipstick on these is hard to remove and reinsert. I’ve broken the handle off it twice now. Just ordered an aluminum handle for it, though, so that shouldn’t happen again (mine is ‘08 4.7L, 300k miles)
I love this vehicle, It's like a fully grown Tonka Toy!
I bought mine at the end of Summer 2021. It's been a non runner since Christmas but hope to have it back on the road in the next week or two. I really miss driving it!!
Hopefully you get it back on the road soon. Thank you for watching.
What was wrong with it
@@nathanbaillie1621 still not got to the bottom of it....
I purchased my 07 Jeep Commander V8, 5.7 L Automatic HEMI brand new and 16 years, 159,469 Miles later I still have it and absolutely LOVE IT... The only problem I have is water 💧 coming through the sunroof and not draining properly, and it gets my floors wet... I think that's a poor design... other than that, I'm very happy with my Jeep and hope to reach the 300,000 mark... God bless you all. 🙏 ✝️
Thats awesome to hear, this one was the Diesel but I can only imagine how much better it would be with the hemi v8 Rumble.
maybe check the rubber seals around that area and drain plugs, they may be perished or the plugs may be blocked with debris like dust and leaves maybe.
Thank you for watching and hope you hit that 300,000 Mark too 🙌🏻
FUTURE CLASSIC. JEEP'S FIRST SEVEN SEATER. MANY THINK OF IT AS A SEVEN SEAT DESIGNED WRANGLER....
I like the way they have placed the seats, row behind higher than the ones in front.
06 commander hemi limited owner here. It's a bad mother. Runs like a stripped ass goat 252 k on it. Secret is do the service on it. All things break being man made. Sure not perfect but I love it. Rides good. Hemi has good response and with a 2 inch lift and over sized tires makes it look like a beast. Drive it every day. I have a 2018 suburban premier that sits in the garage rather drive the commander.
as an owner of both this and the disco3 and 4s I can say that the mpg difference is only real world 2/3 mpg.
compare that to mega money spent of fixing discos regularly compared to pittance on the jeep and tax difference.Then the cost of running is in cheapest order on an average year including 2022 up to now.
number 3 ie the worst disco 3
number 2 slightly better mpg and bit better reliability (still shocking )disco 4
number 1 the cheapest to run in real world jeep.
note non of the above are cheap but when is a 7 seater real 4*4 ever looked at under cheap running costs.
You will enjoy any of them .Just u would rather live with the jeep .
The Jeep Commander 3.0 CRD Diesel looks to be a good buy and hopefully will be a very capable tow vehicle. I was considering a Land Rover Discovery, however the mechanical horror stories have put me off. Thanks for the informative video.
I own a jeep commander, and have had a couple of discoverys , the jeep may slightly use more fuel, but totally more reliable, mercedes engine v6 is excellent
middle row seats fold even further to make it easy to get into back row. you just need to keep the latch pulled while folding down the seat.
Thanks for that, I couldn't figure it out and just got in that way 🤦🏼♂️🤣
@@pittmotoring don't feel bad, if not used for a long time they can get stuck and feel like they don't fold further. A lot of people who buy this car used/secondhand experience that problem.
Braveheart the Commander
Love the video, but more camera angles would be better, and it's the Mercedes 3.0 crd diesel, not 2.8
So glad I came across this video, being a big lad iv been searching for something more suitable. Sold.
Hope the video was useful for you, thanks for watching
@@pittmotoring it was indeed, I picked up a commander a few days later. It does about 4ft to the gallon. But I love it!
@@DoomBeardOne year in....how is the Commander? I ask because I'm thinking of buying one. What's the drive like? Road noise? Any niggles you've found? What mileage did you buy and what engine?
@@WhereGoggsyGoes you know what mate it’s been pretty good for my needs. I bought one within a few days of watching original video. I managed to bag a 3.0CRD with around 125k on the clock, thats now at 150k. There has been plenty of niggles, but they are mostly electrical. For a short period of time it seemed to have a life of its own, alarm going off, wipers going crazy, headlights and horn flashing etc. However, after joining the Commander owners forum it was quickly diagnosed and I needed a new ignition switch which was about 50 quid.
I have taken it all over the UK and Ireland, and have done plenty of camping. It fits a generic double airbed in the back quite nicely! I have installed a 2” Rough Country lift, which can cause some issues with strain on the steering rack if not done correctly, but it’s has a nice stance now and sits level. Iv got some adjustable control arms coming which will hopefully ease any access strain.
I also bought 4 cans of Raptor paint and sprayed the wheel flares for better protection on narrow roads. I have also removed the 3rd row seats as they are pretty much useless and has made the vehicle much lighter!
MPG isn’t great, but it’s a Mercedes engine and pulls like a steam train! I’d say realistically around town i get 20mpg and closer to 30mpg on a run at around 60/65mph. Iv had a bit of work done on the engine, new crank case seal as I had sone oil weepage, and some fuel injector o-rings which were about 10p each! Iv also had the resonator kidney dish thing removed and replaced with some pipe as the old one was pretty beat up.
Other than it’s been really cool! The Quadadrive system in fields is bloody impressive!
There’s a channel on here called “Just Commander” I’d check out for basic mods and improvements. The guy no longer has his Commander but has left his channel up. Iv basically copied every single one of his videos.
I’m gunna keep it until it dies, then I’ll just buy another! I will say one thing tho, there isn’t much after market choice for styling upgrades in the UK which is a shame.
@@DoomBeard Dude, I honestly did not expect a reply like that and I'll tell you now I'm grateful for the effort!
I think any vehicle after 125k has some form of niggles, but it all depends on its condition and truly how previous owners have cared for the vehicle.
I've fallen out of love with my Volvo XC90 and it's costing me too much in repairs and I feel like the juice isn't worth the squeeze. So getting rid of it and buying a Commander, it seems like a super sensible option. 7 seats (I have three wild boys), spacious, robust, somewhate reliable, DVD system, comfortable and full of 2000s luxury.
I'll defo check out that chennel you mentioned and be sure to explore modifications.
I'm not so much worried about cost of fuel consumption, I think if it makes me feel great then fuck it why not. Tempted on a 5.7 V8 Hemi that's converted to LPG 🤔 Decisions Decisions haha.
I agree with you, the mpg are horrible! But this Jeep is a BEAST! I just bought a 06 Limited and I love it!!! I've only driven Jeeps for the past decade. A 89 Cherokee Limited and a 96 Grand Cherokee Laredo and this Commander does not drive like the Cherokee or the GC. It has its own wayee about it. I've got the 4.7 ltr and it's a BEAST! GODSPEED
Awesome, thanks for watching and your comment.
I bet the noise is amazing from the 4.7 😎 it's a shame I couldn't have had more time with this Commander and tested its offroad/overland capabilities as from previous comments it is awesome.
This is great video, thanks for making it! I've been eyeing Commanders lately too, I needed slightly bigger 7 seater SUV and my first choice would be Discovery 3. But I'm worried about Disco's general running costs and the longevity of the mechanics, at least Jeep parts would be cheaper (the ones which are not Merc parts, that is). I once sat in driver's seat of a Commander in a showroom and I really liked the utilitarian, no-nonsense atmosphere inside. But the biggest drawback of these old SUVs is that in my country you can't get them cheap. At UK prices I'd probably get a write-off at best, a reasonable mileage runner would still cost about 200 to 250% more than similar one in UK. =(
I have heard that Discoveries aren't the most reliable and expensive when they do go wrong. That is a shame they're expensive where you are. This one I had for this video is for Sale with a used car dealer I work with using their cars for content like this.
Here is the link if it may be of any help, UK Price is £5,995.00
www.theforgecarsales.co.uk/cars-for-sale/north-yorkshire/car/138/jeep-commander-v6-crd-limited
I bought a 2007 one last year, and it really is a bit of a drinker lol, but it's just too awesome of a jeep.
But than again, I still love my old XJ for it's boxy design as well, and kind of see the Commander as a bigger version of the XJ
It has a lot of character doesn't it. Thanks for watching
What MPG do you average in the commander?
I have a black 06 Commander and I love it.
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Very helpful
I WAS considering purchasing this car…….don’t need one this BIG and definitely don’t want a gas guzzler! Thanks!
We have a 2008 Jeep Commander Overland. Owned it since 2014. Not maintenance free but within budget. Air conditioning rebuild was pricey but front & rear AC has run perfect for 3 years now. Recommend buying a new MOPAR compressor if you need a compressor. Auto store sourced will destruct in only 1 year. The Jeep system is just so big!
Overland 342 cu in HEMI V-8 will push our Papa Bear to 129 mph, making it our fastest tractor.😁
PS gas was 38.9,¢ per gallon in 1971 (Dodge Charger R/T 440 Magnum), so 2022 US gasoline prices don't bother us 1 bit. Broken back to 1971 dollars, cost is only 41.5¢ per gallon. The Commander Overland is a completely competent, robust, safe, and reliable vehicle for the open road, town, or backwoods (or the Outback).
Let's Roll! Wolf
Great stuff, thank you for that, I'm sure your comment will be useful for some who may watch this video. I wish our fuel prices were that low in the UK 😒 around my area in North Yorkshire it is around £1.60+ per litre or around £2 per litre for premium unleaded.
I have an 06. Love the platform. It's very underrated because of mpg and aftermarket parts. If you live anywhere there is snow this is the vehicle to have. But it should be an extra vehicle
How do you use the 4*4 when you don’t have the control by your gear?
@@wahabolaatanda7437 it's all wheel drive. It sends power to the slipping wheel automatically. The v8 models also have a sort of locker if you are stuck. But I've driven through 2 feet of snow no issues.
Okay thanks cause I just started working at a very high snow area with bad roads and that’s exactly why I want to use it.
It’s a 3.7 liter gas engine
@@wahabolaatanda7437 that's what I have.
There is no space in the back rows. In mine, I tore all the middle and back seats out and threw them in the dump. Made plenty of space for work tools, etc..
I can imagine that will be massive now without the 2nd and 3rd row seats. Makes for a great work truck. thanks for watching
Great SUV, but I wish I got 26mpg! I've got the 4.7 and the gas gauge seems to go down as quick as the speedo goes up!
Ah you have the V8? This one I drove for this video was the V6 Diesel
I personally think this vehicle epitomizes the lost years for Jeep (under Daimler ownership), but I enjoyed this video for the fresh perspective. Not many Brits would share your thoughts, I'd imagine.
I don't think many brits would either to be honest. Thanks for watching
In the Netherlands that tax is per 3 months!
I just bought one and I love it. In America they are becoming a lot more popular, like the old toyato fj!
I can imagine them being popular in America. more so than here in the UK. Thanks for watching.
Got the 5.7 its a hell of a beast!.
I can imagine with the 5.7, bet it makes a glorious noise 😁
@@pittmotoringoh yess especially when you delete resonator and add magnaflow 😎
Great video looking to buy one in Hungary. Very informative thanks
Thank you for watching 🙏 I hope it was useful for you
I have a 06 with the 4.7 and love it. Unfortunately the management system says I'm only getting 13.7 mpg but I do pull a 8x10 cargo trailer that's pretty full.
That is pretty low, to be expected when towing something that size though.
How do you check you gas mileage I have the same jeep?
@@mattsimons2409 on the menu one of the functions is a average full milage.
Thank you for responding!
That’s all I get with my 2008 with the 4.7
Hell yeah a had an 2006 3.7 and now I own a 2008 hemi
It's a 3.0l not a 2.8l but the quadradrive 2 system is really good, I have same system in my 08 grand cherokee, these things are awesome when it get crap
In Holland tax is 3 months 750€
Never would've thought the tax would be that high, holy moly!
Yeah, pretty steep isn't it 😬
@@pittmotoring in finland tax are 1150 e year 🤬😣
@@jarihirvikoski705 that is a lot, I bet they are great fun in Finland though.
Hello, I live in Germany, I'm looking to buy a jeep like the video but with 240 thousand km. The car is exactly the same as the video, very beautiful. I had the opportunity to drive and everything is fine. But I'm worried about the mileage being a little high. In your opinion, is it worth buying, are these engines reliable, what are the pros and cons of this machine? Car 2006
150k miles for a diesel is pretty common, I believe they use a Mercedes engine for the Diesel models. I would make sure to check the Cars service history, that is a good indication if it has been looked after well or not, check reciepts/invoices for any work carried out. That may help you with a decision. But with any older car, they could have issues or issues later in ownership.
I hope this helps, and good luck in your search for a Commander
My dad had that when i was 6
Hopefully this may have brought back some happy memories for you.
We have a 2007 hemi no rust looks like a new one. No chatters, quiet and drives well. But in the last 2 days the 4x4 service light started flashing, the esc light, the bas light and the traction control light also wouldn't go off!? The jeep also started acting like it was starving for power. I shut they key off, all the lights went off and it gained it's power back. BUT it went from about 15 mpg to less then 6 mpg? I've noticed there is alot of recalls on this model, but I'm clueless. Anyone ever had this trouble or may have a guess to what it may be?
By 1:30 I quickly realised you are no Richard Hammond. 😁👍🏻
nah I'm not an English man wanting to be an American 🤣 and I'm not short 🤣🤣. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed the video.
great video,,, cant help hearing you breathe hard,, please take care of your health,,, God bless
No offence ladies but I love this SUV especially the 5.7. Yes it's excellent even now. It has a rugged man's ride look. But looks awesome with ladiea too. Its beastly!!!
The 5.7 would be a beast 😎
26mpg, Ed how much have u been hitting the juice pedal?
Seriously, if I'd have been hitting the juice peddle it would have been less 😬
I've got my 59 plate 3.0 v6 diesel for almost 4 years and never hit 26mpg on the motorway, apart from that they're great vehicles, I'd love to get a 5.7 Hemi too but at the minute I can't afford to get one more
They're very thirsty but a great suv. I enjoyed driving it. yeah I bet the 5.7 is great and a lovely sound too.
Once the motor goes out I'll swap, I am keeping this commander. Just wondering what kind of swap I could do 5.7 hemi for 5.7 or bump up to 6.1, 6.2 or 6.4 format.
Please does the 4*4 works automatically cause mine doesn’t have a 4*4 control and it has the logo at the back plus the dealer said it’s 4*4 with rear wheel drive.
My problem only with dodge reputation for making cars and trucks that don’t make it past 100,000 to 150,000 miles with out breaking down in a major way
Quality of dodge and Chrysler in the United States has a bad reputation for last 50 years
Actually it gets 24-26 average mpg but 34 highway. Try to be accurate as it does way better than the discovery.
Thanks for that. I went with online figures. If I had the car for longer I'd have based it off figures i had gotten myself.
@@pittmotoring
No problem bud, it's also a 3.0 not 2.7 but that matters little. The 2.7 was in the grand Cherokee. :)))
Fuck yeah it is!
Here here 🙌🏻 👏🏻
Original owner of my 2007 Jeep Commander Sport that I paid 25k for. I'll drive my Jeep into the ground before I buy an 80k plus car that does exactly the same thing 😂
Are you the 1st owner? sounds like you've had lots of adventures and fun in your Commander
breathing very hard !!
You need to get your facts right champ. You clearly dont understand the specs or features of this vehicle!
Thanks for watching 👀 🙂 any specs or features you think that maybe useful to those who may be considering one of these please do leave them in a comment 🙌🏻🙏🏻
The Jeep Commander was a great choice for us at the beginning of 2022 - a year on and it has served us well. Few mods and adventures ua-cam.com/video/jWmRSwqDmvw/v-deo.html, ua-cam.com/video/y2YMGirkABw/v-deo.html and more on our channel.
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I have a 2007 I love it only annoying thing is it leaks from drain hose on passenger side any suggestions NYC mines doesn't have the dvd player😮
If you open the skylight. You'll find a drain line in the front corner.
You can use an airhose and blow the line out as they get plugged.
I hv a 2007 we bought new. I got so sick of the plug and water in the car I fixed it.
I closed the sunroof. Used a very hight quality water proofing cauking and sealed the entire cover.
Then I removed the fuse so it could never be opened accidentally.
Problem solved
I have a 2006 3.7 4x4 and I love it
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How is that engine? Looking at a 2010 3,7 next week
Never had any issues !! The most common en more expensive it’s the transmission control module plaquet 300 dlls
I have bought the 2010 Commander Overland diesel in 2020. Im very hapy, love that car
Sounds great, how have you found it reliability wise? has it been good. heard they are very reliable.
I have a 2008 with the 3.7L
Thanks for watching. How do you find yours?
great review, mate.
Thank you 👍🏻