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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Owner complaints for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 726.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

509 reports with mileage · 224 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 472 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 107 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 77 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

23 crash reports5 fire reports9 injury reports

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65,000 miles · Apr 14, 2016
Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE SUN ROOF AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DURING RAINY WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10855471

76,000 miles · Sep 30, 2014
Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

NHTSA ODI #10640237

51,000 miles · Sep 9, 2013
EngineEquipmentSuspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 12/26/13*LJ THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WAS REPLACED. THE SPEAKERS WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, THE STABILIZER BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI #10542561

9,396 miles · Jul 8, 2013
Electrical SystemEngineVisibility

2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO ENCOUNTERING SEVERAL PROBLEMS: THE VEHICLE EITHER WON'T START OR STARTS THEN STALLS. EXPERIENCED OTHER PROBLEMS WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. ALSO HAD LOSS OF BLINKERS, RADIO AND WIPERS. THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE NOV, 2009 BUT BE…

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2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO ENCOUNTERING SEVERAL PROBLEMS: THE VEHICLE EITHER WON'T START OR STARTS THEN STALLS. EXPERIENCED OTHER PROBLEMS WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. ALSO HAD LOSS OF BLINKERS, RADIO AND WIPERS. THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE NOV, 2009 BUT BECOMING MORE COMMON OVER LAST 3 MONTHS. CURRENT MILEAGE 43K. NO CODES FOUND ON COMPUTER FOR ANY OF THE PROBLEMS. NO DASH LIGHTS WHEN CAR STALLS. IT IS VERY SCARY AND CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THE EARLIER RECALL (H03/ 08V059) IS THE EXACT PROBLEMS BUT OUR VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10523685

101,000 miles · Dec 11, 2012
StructureVisibility

THE SUN ROOF ON MT JEEP HAS LEAKED FOR OVER 2 YEARS. LEAKS INTO THE CAR THRU THE SIDE ARMS LOCATED BY THE WINDOW AND THE MAIN TOP THRU THE LIGHTS ONTO THE RADIO/CONSOLE. NO ONE WANTS TO HELP. WHEN IT POURS, IT LEAKS HEAVY. IF IT RAINS THROUGHOUT THE DAY, IT DOESN'T LEAK AS HEAVY. SNOW, DOES THE SAME THING.. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10488031

40,223 miles · Jun 6, 2012
StructureVisibility

ENOUGH ISSUES THAT A CLASS ACTION SUIT IN NEW JERSEY FOR THIS EXACT MATTER IS IN PROCESS. FAULTY SUNROOF REAR DRAIN TUBES BECOME PINCHED, LOOPED, OR OTHERWISE UNABLE TO DRAIN AWAY WATER. WHEN WATER COMES FORWARD (AS IN BRAKING ON THE FREEWAY AND NARROWLY AVERTING AN ACCIDENT) WATER COMES DOWN AND THROUGH THE A PILLARS AND …

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ENOUGH ISSUES THAT A CLASS ACTION SUIT IN NEW JERSEY FOR THIS EXACT MATTER IS IN PROCESS. FAULTY SUNROOF REAR DRAIN TUBES BECOME PINCHED, LOOPED, OR OTHERWISE UNABLE TO DRAIN AWAY WATER. WHEN WATER COMES FORWARD (AS IN BRAKING ON THE FREEWAY AND NARROWLY AVERTING AN ACCIDENT) WATER COMES DOWN AND THROUGH THE A PILLARS AND OVERHEAD CONSOLE, AND OTHER AREAS OF HEADLINER. A BIT STARTLING WHEN TRAVELING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY. AFTER READING ABOUT THE COUNTLESS STORIES OF OTHER OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING, I BEGAN CONTACTING DEALERSHIPS INCLUDING THE OUT OF AREA DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED IN DECEMBER 2011. IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THERE WOULD BE NO RELIEF AND I WOULD BEAR MOST IF NOT ALL OF THE COST OF THE REPAIR OF THIS DESIGN FLAW THAT CAN CREATE VERY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS AND CAUSE ACCIDENTS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10460838

42,500 miles · Mar 6, 2012
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility

WHILE DRIVING ALL MY GAUGES STOPPED WORKING SUCH AS THE WIPERS, SPEEDOMETER, OIL LIGHT, ALL OF MY GAUGES STOPPED WORKING THAT ARE CONTROLLED BY THE COMPUTER. COULDN'T TELL WHAT GEAR I WAS IN WHILE DRIVING. MY RADIO AND CLOCK WOULDN'T WORK. MY BLINKERS WOULDN'T WORK. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO GET IT FIXED THIS MORNING. I SURPRISED…

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WHILE DRIVING ALL MY GAUGES STOPPED WORKING SUCH AS THE WIPERS, SPEEDOMETER, OIL LIGHT, ALL OF MY GAUGES STOPPED WORKING THAT ARE CONTROLLED BY THE COMPUTER. COULDN'T TELL WHAT GEAR I WAS IN WHILE DRIVING. MY RADIO AND CLOCK WOULDN'T WORK. MY BLINKERS WOULDN'T WORK. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO GET IT FIXED THIS MORNING. I SURPRISED THIS WASN'T ON A RECALL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10450471

55,000 miles · Jan 24, 2012
Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS.THE CONTACT STATED A RED LIGHT FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER AND THE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS.THE CONTACT STATED A RED LIGHT FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER AND THE ENGINE STARTER MODULE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE STARTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN 08V059000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

NHTSA ODI #10445084

64,000 miles · Dec 23, 2011
Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED AND WOULD TRAVEL IN THE WRONG DIRECTION, CAUSING THE WIPER TIPS TO BREAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE WINDSHIELD MOTOR. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED AND WOULD TRAVEL IN THE WRONG DIRECTION, CAUSING THE WIPER TIPS TO BREAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE WINDSHIELD MOTOR. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V059000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER) AND DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

NHTSA ODI #10441088

42,018 miles · Nov 11, 2011
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingVisibility

VEHICLE STALLED AT AROUND 20 MPH AND COULD NOT RESTART (ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER) FOR SEVERAL HOURS. AFTER SEVERAL HOURS, VEHICLE STARTED FINE FOR DEALER. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. BEHAVIOR SEEMS SIMILAR TO RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 08V059000, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10435298

Official recalls

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14V567000 · Electrical System:ignition

Sep 17, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.

13V175000 · Electrical System; Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)

May 7, 2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Electrical System

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.

Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.

Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.

Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.

08V059000 · Electrical System; Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

Feb 6, 2008

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Electrical System

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

07V415000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

Sep 12, 2007

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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