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"A big disappointment for Chrysler has been the recently launched Jeep Commander, a large SUV. Chrysler is storing unsold inventories in lots across southeast Michigan"
Gotta feel sorry for those that paid thousands more for one just a few months ago than they would have today. Chrysler is practically begging people to buy these now.
Whispers: Jeep Commander May End in 2009
But remember that the Commander is a 5,000 pig. The motorhome will need lots of extra torque. Also when we attempted to trade in our kit modified "Grand", they wanted to discount it over $1000 because they can't have it laying around until that one-in-10,000 customer comes in wanting a modified overweight tow vehicle. We decided not to de-value the Commander.
The dealer checked 3 other Commanders on the lot and they
shifted in at 64/66 MPH range. Since most people do not
count the up-shifts they are not aware that they are not in overdrive. For sure my wife had no idea and still doesn't really care. She loves the car. I think it is a pig. I found the problem because the RPM/MPH ratio was so high.
Chrysler says that the learning (idiot) transmission can not be changed and are satisfied with their incompetence.
I suggest that you watch the tach for a "drop" to make sure
that you are actually in overdrive.
I find the Commander to be quiet, comfortable and great highway vehicle, and in my opinion,it is a better ride with better mileage than my daughter's 2004 V8 Tahoe.
In town I get about 15.5 to 16.5 mpg. The only problem I have had is the radio needed to be replaced.
Don't you love the wide open spaces of West Texas!
I knew the gas mileage was going to be what it is when I bought it and I really don't give a squat. Well I have to go now and buy a $5.00 gal. of milk.
Thanks everyone....
Greg W........
Oh, and I also got a great deal on my Commander. Um, they are a bit of a steal. And let's face it, most of those other SUV's are wayyyy too expensive or look like you should have a brood of kids, 4 dogs and a grandma stuffed in the back.
Bottom line, I have been in love with Jeep since I was a kid, but always bought Japanese. The design of this Jeep is pretty classic and boxy. It's what I was drawn to. Interior not as plastic looking as most other cars I looked at. Hated the fake wood of the Limited so opted out. I like how simple the details are.
I decided to buy American this time around. I could be making a mistake but so far so good. Bottom line, I love my Jeep. Cracked windshield gas guzzling hood that it is.
AND, I also went for the additional 3 year lease = 6 years total. Just in case.
Thanks, CK
My Commander would be great for Texas. I've been to Texas and I would want a tought, smooth and fast 4x4 because y'all drive like no tomorrow. Speed limit up here in Alaska where I drive daily is tops 55mph.
I love my 2006 Commander Limited, I am getting ready to have spinal fusion and have had years of back issues myself. The drivers seat in the Commander is fabulous. I previously had an Avalanche with all the fixings, a Buick Park Avenue with the supercharged engine and top of the line interior. The Jeep Commander Limited with the Hemi is smoother and more comfortable and quicker than either of the other vehicles on the highway.
I haven't had any of the problems that I have seen others go through. I have had a couple of sensor lights come on that were fixed quickly with no problems in the performance of this 4x4.
I live in Alaska so 4x4 is needed 6months out of the year for the snow. I don't get studs on my tires and with the weight of this vehicle it is safe on the icy roads. The gas mileage is a little more than the Avalanche, but looking at comparable high end 4x4 SUV's all of them run 4x4 all of the time and the gas mileage is the same. Best buy for the bucks. I live in a smaller community of about 20thousand, but do see several other Commanders cruising down our roads.
Alaskans know what drives well on rough and icy roads, and we like our vehicles comfortable. Up here everything is far apart and everyone has to drive as there is no mass public transport in most of Alaska. If more people could afford it we'd probably all be driving this vehicle. I do get a lot of people admiring the Black and Chrome Commander Limited when it's clean : )
The Commander did not have one problem. With more miles since my last post, I can tell you that my Jeep Commander got 20.5 mpg for the whole trip. This is not an exaggeration! The only problem I had was at the end of the trip it had used just at one quart of Mobil One oil.
The wife was impressed by the 6 CD changer and speaker system. The radio gets OK reception, but there were some places in New Mexico and west Texas that had few stations in reach.
I love this tank of mine.
fintail, "It's official - Cerberus buys Chrysler" #237, 14 Sep 2007 1:33 pm
This is ALSO not the only problem I have had with my car. I have a list so here goes:
-Front windshield had seal replaced due to LOUD noise
-4 A/C vents have been replaced
-Driver seat belt buckle & 2nd row center seat belt & buckle both replaced
-Plastic piece on side of driver seat was broke off and had to be replaced
-Driver window & driver side rear window both broke. they only fixed driver window and said they reset computer for other and it "should" work fine.
-2nd row A/C only gets good flow when on certain settings. There have been 2 times when it didn't work at all.
-DVD player is HORRIBLE. It resets just while driving down the road.
-Had a transmission leak and they said it was a recall on a cap of some sort
-one time I started car and had NO A/C then started driving and engine lights came on. Car was hesitating. Drove straight to dealership & they said they replaced egnition switch & reset & did something to computer.
- Finally, the situation tonight with the car locking up.
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I don't think that this means I shouldn't have a drivers license and use mass transit but I do think that the person that wrote that very rude comment must work for jeep!! ha!
Also he must not have been in that situation either where he felt his life could have been in danger. :mad: :lemon:
Another good feeling is looking at an investment account on a periodic basis and watching it grow fatter and fatter.
Yes, I own a new Commander. And yes, I bought it outright. However, (this is where the rubber meets the road) I drive a 8 year old TJ with over 200 K miles and NO PAYMENT so that I can afford my wife's Commander. :shades:
Thanks!
your vehicle stalling? I have an 06 and it has stalled 4 times on me.
dealership says nothing is wrong.
thanks
I drive a 07 G35 and after being tapped at a red light by the driver behind me, she's in the shop getting some touchup.
Enterprise lost my reservation and after an hour of waiting, the only thing they could find was an 08 Jeep Commander. Tired of waiting for my luxury sedan... I took it.
I'll say this... it drives very nicely down the road. It handles better than I expected and corners with much less body roll than I expected.
On to the bad news. I'm getting 12mpg around town and 15-16 on the highway.
There is this horrible howling noise whenever I'm only the gas... my guess is the sound of the fuel pump working like the pump on a firetruck. The sound is similar to the 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited that I used to drive... only much louder.
Along with this, the second row seats are lousy. I placed my 4 yr olds booster back there and I now have to drive all crunched up in the driver's seat just to give her leg room. With the infant seat behind the passenger seat, there's no room for a front passenger to sit comfortably either. For such a big truck, it's small inside... size suffering from the useless third row.
I honestly don't know how Jeep is selling these things. I'm not an SUV hater... we have an 06 Acura MDX at home. It has WAY more get up and go power, drinks much less fuel and is WAY more comfortable.
I swore off Jeep when the 99 cherokee moved out, and this has just solidified my feelings on that matter.
Good luck to those who have purchased these things.... and safe driving.
But $ is #2. Is there anything we can add to the gas to increase performance? A certain level or type of fuel? ANYTHING to make the situation just a bit better? Any thoughts would be much appriciated.
Did I make a bad choice???
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Has anyone else had trouble with the the space above the gas/break pedals?
I presently have a an 05 Tahoe that I like but it is getting lots of mile so I bought the Commander to basicly take it's place. In comparrison to the Tahoe,, It is sligtly smaller in width, not enough to be a problem. It is slightly shorter inside, which is not a problem in the front seat, but can be in the back seat. The rear seat does not remove like the tahoe, so there is a raised area, and the cargo area is much smaller that the Tahoe, I guess this is my biggerst complaint. The fuel millange is about 13.5 average where the Tahoe is a little over 16.
As far as the drive and handeling, the Commander has it over the Tahoe hands down. At road speeds of 70, it is far more stable. The 4x4 system on my is the QDii and it is full time, and far superior to the Tahoe. It is full time 4x4, and you can not spin one wheel, even on gravel or ice.
I am not too fond of the lower MPG, but it does have more HP and it also has full time 4x4, which is going to eat some fuel. All and all, considering that the Commander fully loaded cost less than 2/3 of a Tahoe, I am very happy.
Stacey
called chrysler today and crystal said that - i told her gas cap had been loose and i filled with ultra premium but light was still on - she explained that 'several typical driving cycles' would = about 50miles and that if light remains on after 50 miles, bring it to service center.
other than the light, the commander is driving well enough. since purchasing used at a local Westport-Norwalk Jeep Dealer (who failed to file warranty papers at time of purchase thus leaving me without a warranty) i have put another $6k into the car, bad brakes, bad tires, new starter, leaking fuel, transmission and power steering lines, etc., i .e., i am hoping that the loose gas cap really could have brought on this light and that 50 miles of driving will cure it.
any insights?
Again, I disconnected the ground pole of the battery and surprisingly, it started the following day. It’s really so unpredictable.., so it was time again to visit the Jeep “fortune teller” for the fourth time. He checked on the battery and was good (2 month old, I had it replaced thinking it was the problem), checked on the starter, it was cranking. Plugged it to a computer module, and he says no problem at all. Then here comes the fortune telling: The gas I was using might have a higher octane, or the gas cap was not closed properly, or the sub woofer was not well installed. He tried to use my spare key fob and still does not start. After consuming 5 cups of free coffee inside the Jeep dealership and 4 hours of endless waiting, it started once again and the “fortune teller” says nothing is wrong. Yeah, right. My warranty was still enforced. But what about the guy also waiting for his ‘06 Commander being “fixed”? His warranty expired and was very worried of the many parts to be replaced.
I left the Jeep Dealer in a hurry and without any second thought, I proceeded to another dealer to negotiate a trade-in right away. Comment of the dealer across the street? The Jeep Commander is a JUNK!
NOW I KNOW WHAT A JEEP IS, THAT IS WHY I NOW DRIVE A 4 RUNNER!!!
Whew What a great sigh of relief !!!
Note to all Prospective Jeep Commander Buyers ”THINK countless times first & check out for NEGATIVE REVIEWS, before you buy it to avoid this worst nightmare that I EVER had”.
Thanks.