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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

NHTSA lists 734 complaints for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 23 of them mention a crash and 5 mention a fire. 9 complaints mention an injury, with 10 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE.

At a glance

Complaints
734
With crash
23
With fire
5
With injury (complaints)
9
Injuries
10
Deaths
0
Recalls
4
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
295,345
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
62

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM47364.4%
ENGINE10714.6%
POWER TRAIN7710.5%
AIR BAGS405.4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING395.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER354.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL273.7%
STEERING243.3%
VISIBILITY212.9%
SERVICE BRAKES202.7%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIGNITION15
POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION13
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE7
STRUCTUREBODY6
TIRESPRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS3
VISIBILITYREARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES3
VISIBILITYSUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL2
SEATSFRONT ASSEMBLY2
VISIBILITYPOWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS2

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.

Recalls

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4 recalls.

14V567000

Date: 2014-09-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

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 r (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

13V175000

Date: 2013-05-07. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.

Defect: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

08V059000

Date: 2008-02-06. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY.

Defect: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

07V415000

Date: 2007-09-12. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Defect: 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: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

62 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21
EQUIPMENT17
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14
POWER TRAIN10
STRUCTURE6
ENGINE2
SEAT BELTS2
AIR BAGS1

11022026

Date: 2025-08-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

11010205

Date: 2024-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Plate - Planetary

10244348

Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use

10248509

Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use

10221097

Date: 2021-04-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit P

10190590

Date: 2021-03-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission

10220843

Date: 2021-03-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission

10191442

Date: 2021-02-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.

10220471

Date: 2021-02-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.

10175743

Date: 2020-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
GRAND CHEROKEE734

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