2008 Jeep Commander Safety Review [ 2007 ]
Based on analysis of 55 Commander reviews and test drives.
Safety - What the Auto Press Says
The 2008 Jeep Commander offers such standard safety features as anti-lock disc brakes, stability control and front and side curtain air bags. It also fares very well in federal government crash tests. Motor Week notes, "along with front side impact airbags, all outboard bodies are protected by standard head curtain airbags with rollover sensor."
The federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the 2008 Commander five stars for both the driver and passenger protection in frontal crash tests. The administration has not yet conducted side crash tests on the Commander. The four-wheel-drive Commander gets a rollover rating of just three out of five stars.
Accident Avoidance
The Commander offers safety features such as traction control, advanced anti-lock brakes and Electronic Roll Mitigation. An upper level feature, Smartbeam, will help the driver avoid accidents by altering lighting in different driving scenarios. The Washington Times writes that this feature "adjusts headlight intensity depending on ambient lighting and oncoming traffic to provide the best and safest lighting situation."
Crash Protection
The Commander has advanced multistage air bags and special cradle bars that help minimize rear impact upon collision with another vehicle. Motor Week notes, "Along with front side impact airbags, all outboard bodies are protected by standard head curtain airbags with rollover sensor. They also have oversize head rests, which unfortunately do restrict rear vision."
