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2009 Jeep Commander Safety Review

February 22, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

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Thick roof pillars and theater-style seating combine to block rear visibility almost entirely
Consumer Guide

Visibility out the rear window all but disappears
Cars.com

Five stars, front impact—driver; five stars, front impact—passenger
NHTSA

Rollover resistance is low in the 2009 Jeep Commander, but the SUV performed well in crash tests.

When tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Commander scored three stars in the rollover test and received the best rating of five stars for frontal impact crash tests.

All Jeep Commanders includes four-wheel-disc anti-lock brakes, traction control, and an electronic stability system. Cars.com reports Jeep Commanders are also equipped with side curtain airbags for all three rows with tip sensors, so they'll deploy during a rollover. The Web site also states that the "stability system uses Chrysler's Electronic Roll Mitigation, which attempts to intuit an imminent rollover and trigger preventative braking measures." Kelley Blue Book notes that child door locks and an engine immobilizer are standard on the 2009 Jeep Commander, as well.

Although a rearview camera is available on the Commander, rear visibility is certainly an issue. Cars.com says that when the headrest-equipped third-row bench is upright, "visibility out the rear window all but disappears." ConsumerGuide concurs, stating, "Thick roof pillars and theater-style seating combine to block rear visibility almost entirely.”

Conclusion

In a tall vehicle like the 2009 Jeep Commander, the rearview camera becomes a necessity instead of an option. But overall, good crash-test scores assure that your family will stay safe.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Thick roof pillars and theater-style seating combine to block rear visibility almost entirelyConsumer GuideVisibility out the rear window all but disappearsCars.comFive stars, front impact—driver; five stars, front impact—passengerNHTSA Rollover resistance is low in the 2009 Jeep Commander, but the SUV performed well in crash tests. When tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Commander scored three stars in the rollover test and received the best rating of five stars for frontal impact crash tests. All Jeep Commanders includes four-wheel-disc anti-lock brakes, traction control, and an electronic stability system. Cars.com reports Jeep Commanders are also equipped with side curtain airbags for all three rows with tip sensors, so they'll deploy during a rollover. The Web site also states that the "stability system uses Chrysler's Electronic Roll Mitigation, which attempts to intuit an imminent rollover and trigger preventative braking measures." Kelley Blue Book notes that child door locks and an engine immobilizer are standard on the 2009 Jeep Commander, as well. Although a rearview camera is available on the Commander, rear visibility is certainly an issue. Cars.com says that when the headrest-equipped third-row bench is upright, "visibility out the rear window all but disappears." ConsumerGuide concurs, stating, "Thick roof pillars and theater-style seating combine to block rear visibility almost entirely.” ConclusionIn a tall vehicle like the 2009 Jeep Commander, the rearview camera becomes a necessity instead of an option. But overall, good crash-test scores assure that your family will stay safe. 2009 JEEP COMMANDER STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Classic Jeep styling" Kelley Blue Book: "Far better interior accommodations" Cars.com: "Instantly recognizable as a Jeep " Edmunds: "An upscale two-tone decor makes for an attractive interior" Although retail sales ...

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It's important to note that none of these competitors can match the 2009 Jeep Commander once the road ends—the Commander maintains the advantage here, though the 4Runner and Pathfinder can be equipped quite well for off-roading. Some of these competitors, however, do offer varying degrees of niceties such as extra room and/or comfort for rear-seat passengers. The Ford Explorer is one of the roomiest in the class with ample space even way in back. The Honda Pilot offers seating for eight, outdoing the Commander by one, and has crisp handling and great ride quality. The Nissan Pathfinder's second row is comfortable, but its very tight third row is similar to the Commander's.

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