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733 reports31,900 miles · Mar 10, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4. WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. TH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4. WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 31900.
NHTSA ODI #10318535
18,152 miles · Mar 9, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHEN SHE PUT IT IN NEUTRAL GEAR. SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECREASE IN SPEED AND THEN TURNED IT OFF. SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND TAKE IT TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHEN SHE PUT IT IN NEUTRAL GEAR. SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECREASE IN SPEED AND THEN TURNED IT OFF. SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND TAKE IT TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED BY THE COMPUTER INDICATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED UP TO 90 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED WHEN THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18152 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18160.
NHTSA ODI #10318247
37,859 miles · Feb 24, 2010
Parking Brake
WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND HITTING A SMALL BUMP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE CONTACTS THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT. THIS IS NOT EASILY DETECTED UPON STOPPING AND RESTARTING IT STOPS. AND THEN AGAIN WHEN A BUMP IS HIT IT HAPPENS AGAIN. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAVE TO REROUTE …
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WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND HITTING A SMALL BUMP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE CONTACTS THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT. THIS IS NOT EASILY DETECTED UPON STOPPING AND RESTARTING IT STOPS. AND THEN AGAIN WHEN A BUMP IS HIT IT HAPPENS AGAIN. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAVE TO REROUTE THE CABLE. I WAS INFORMED WHILE THE REROUTING THAT THE CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS CHARGED FOR A NEW CABLE AND LABOR. I BELIEVE IF THE DEALER AND JEEP KNOW THE CABLE MUST BE REROUTED IT MIGHT BE ROUTED WRONG FROM THE FACTORY. I HAVE CHECKED WITH A FLEET MANAGER OF A LARGE MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPT THAT HAS APROX 300 2008 JEEPS, THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ON APROX 50 VEHICLES THAT ARE IN THERE FLEET.THEY WERE TOLD BY JEEP TO REROUTE AND WIRE TIE THE CABLE IN PLACE. I DID NOT UNFORTUNATE ASK FOR THE USED PART BE RETURNED TO ME. YOU ASSISTANCE IN INVESTIGATING THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED BY ME AND I HOPE OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM IN THE PAST OR FUTURE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10313618
Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2010
Structure
2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE RIGHT REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE, OUTSIDE OR ANY OTHER METHOD. THIS COULD TRAP PASSENGER IN VEHICLE IN EVENT OF CASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10308359
Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 2010
Equipment
I WORK IN A TIRE SHOP. ALL THE VALVE STEMS WE USED IN 2007 AND 2008 WERE DEFECTIVE. THEY SPLIT AT THE RIM. THEY ARE A TICKING TIME BOMB. I HAVE WORKED IN TIRES FOR 26 YEARS. *TW
NHTSA ODI #10307332
18,000 miles · Feb 3, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Other
WHILE SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT, ON TWO (2) OCCASIONS MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND REVVED UP (THROTTLE SURGE), THEN THE TACH WENT BACK TO NORMAL, AND THE ENGINE WENT BACK TO IDLING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM, THEY CHECKED THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER AND NO…
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WHILE SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT, ON TWO (2) OCCASIONS MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND REVVED UP (THROTTLE SURGE), THEN THE TACH WENT BACK TO NORMAL, AND THE ENGINE WENT BACK TO IDLING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM, THEY CHECKED THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER AND NO INCIDENT SHOWED; THEY TOLD ME THEY CALLED CHRYSLER BUT NO ONE HAS REPORTED THIS BEFORE AND NO TECHNICAL BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED REGARDING THROTTLE SURGE ISSUES. HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE 11 MONTHS. NOW AT TIMES, WHILE STOPPED AND IDLING, THE ENGINE WILL ACT LIKE IT'S GOING TO CUT OFF AS THE IDLE DROPS FOR A FEW SECONDS. DEALER ALSO DID NOT FIND AN ISSUE IN THE COMPUTER WITH THIS PROBLEM WHEN I TOOK IT IN A SECOND TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10304548
13,000 miles · Feb 3, 2010
Visibility
2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED MODEL- DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED POWER MIRROR EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING ON 1/30/10 IN RYE BROOK, NY AND TEMPERATURES WERE APPROXIMATELY 15 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. AS I WAS DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR LITERALLY EXPLODED. THE ROADS WERE CLEAR AND FREE OF DEBRIS AND I SWERVED OFF THE ROAD AS…
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2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED MODEL- DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED POWER MIRROR EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING ON 1/30/10 IN RYE BROOK, NY AND TEMPERATURES WERE APPROXIMATELY 15 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. AS I WAS DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR LITERALLY EXPLODED. THE ROADS WERE CLEAR AND FREE OF DEBRIS AND I SWERVED OFF THE ROAD AS I THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD THROWN A ROCK OR A BALL AT MY WINDOW. I QUICKLY GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND NOTICED A GAPING HOLE THROUGH THE MIRROR BUT NO OTHER DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER PART OF THE VEHICLE. NO SCRATCHES WERE ON THE MIRROR OR THE CAR BUT THERE WAS A GREENLIQUID FROM INSIDE THE MIRROR LOOSELY SCATTERED IN SMALL SPOTS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. IT WAS THE SAME GREEN LIQUID PRESENT IN GREATER AMOUNTS WITHIN THE MIRROR. IT WAS CLEAR THE MIRROR MALFUNCTIONED AND IMPLODED. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I GOT THE VEHICLE AND CHRYSLER CORPORATE HEADQUARTERED AND THEY SAID SUCH A DEFECT WOULD NOT BE COVERED. THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS INJURY AS I RAN OFF THE ROAD I HEARD THE BANG AND MIRROR EXPLODED. I THEN CONTACTED MY LOCAL BODY SHOP AND THE OWNER CONFIRMED HE HAS SEEN FAULTY WIRING AND EXPLODING MIRRORS FOR POWER HEATED MIRRORS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10304326
37,000 miles · Jan 5, 2010
Latches/locks/linkages
REAR HATCH OPEN ERROR - ILLUMINATING INTERIOR LIGHTS - WHEN HATCH WAS FIRMLY SECURE. CONTINUAL CHIME - ERROR MESSAGE AND INTERIOR ILLUMINATION OCCURRED. TOOK FOR SERVICE AT JEEP DEALER - INFORMED THE LATCH WAS BAD AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10298285
15,000 miles · Jan 1, 2010
Power Train
THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO WANT TO STALL WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. WITHIN 8 MONTHS IT ACTUALLY IS STALLING, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AND HAS DONE SO AT LEAST 15 TIMES IN TWO YEARS. NEITHER THE DEALERSHIP OR CHRYSLER ACKNOWLEDGE THE SHIFTING PROBLEM AND HAVE NO REMEDY FOR THE STALLING. *T…
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THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO WANT TO STALL WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. WITHIN 8 MONTHS IT ACTUALLY IS STALLING, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AND HAS DONE SO AT LEAST 15 TIMES IN TWO YEARS. NEITHER THE DEALERSHIP OR CHRYSLER ACKNOWLEDGE THE SHIFTING PROBLEM AND HAVE NO REMEDY FOR THE STALLING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10297758
30,700 miles · Dec 31, 2009
Electrical SystemPower Train
2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE STALLS AT HIGH SPEEDS AND INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER UNABLE TO FIX THUS FAR ( HAS CAR FOR ALMOST 30 DAYS). IN ADDITION, SAME THING HAPPENED ON MY 2007 MODEL AND HAS HAPPENED TO A NUMBER OF PEOPLE I KNOW WITH JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES. INTERNET IS FILED WITH REPORTS OF SAME EVENTS HAPPENING AT RANDOM…
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2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE STALLS AT HIGH SPEEDS AND INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER UNABLE TO FIX THUS FAR ( HAS CAR FOR ALMOST 30 DAYS). IN ADDITION, SAME THING HAPPENED ON MY 2007 MODEL AND HAS HAPPENED TO A NUMBER OF PEOPLE I KNOW WITH JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES. INTERNET IS FILED WITH REPORTS OF SAME EVENTS HAPPENING AT RANDOM. MINE STALLED AT 65 MPH - ALL ELECTRIC, RADIO, FLASHERS, EVERYTHING JUST GOES OUT. VERY SCARY AND VERY UNSAFE. PLEASE EVALUATE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10297653
Official recalls
4Sep 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 ↗
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