2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 431
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 431 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- electrical system · 69 records
- system part · 48 records
- issue failure · 31 records
- part recall · 31 records
- failure recurred · 23 records
- recall issue · 21 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 114 |
| 30–60k mi | 66 |
| 100–150k mi | 50 |
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Dash started flashing and beeping and lost power. Had to have it towed home that cost$471.30. Talked to mopar they gave me dealership information said they could get me a tow and loaner car. I called jeep dealership in rapid city, sd they said they "wont come get it or give me a loaner car but the bring it by anytime this weak because they usually are not doing anything."so now im and hour away with no way to work…
ODI 11302303
Electrical System
While driving the car, it will completely shut down even when going 65 mph on a highway. It has happened several times on both local roads and highway. I will have to coast over to the side of the road, put the car in park, turn the key to the off position and then restart the car. It is very scary and dangerous. There is a recall for the electrical system number 08v059000 but my vin is not included. Mechanics…
ODI 11280354
Electrical System
Vehicle does not start and shuts off ignition module or ignition key (fobik) is not functioning there was a recall 14v567000 but the dealer said there no recall on my vehicle and according to the recall it pertains to vehicles manufactured in may of 08 and my vehicle was manufactured in may of 08
ODI 11257866
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. When the vehicle was started, the engine started and then shut off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact was informed to call the dealer. The contact called an unknown dealer and was informed that there was no recall.…
ODI 11255280
Electrical System
After turning off engine, key fob is seized in ignition switch, but releases after period of time. This is a constant recurring issue, with varying wait times, occurring each time car is driven. Prolonged wait time causes battery to drain.
ODI 11252581
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 45 mph, the engine seized and shut off. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road and restart it with no issue. The contact stated she experienced the failure again on july 12, 2019. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with…
ODI 11231345
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hall chrysler dodge jeep ram virginia beach ([redacted], virginia…
ODI 11186616
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
I was driving down a busy road and all my warning lights came on at once-abs, check engine, battery, etc. All my lights started to flicker. My head lights began to get very dimmed so i tried switching my fog lights or high beams on but that only made it worse and the lights completely turned off. My windshield wipers began going very slow making it really hard to see as it was raining. I was able to pull onto a side…
ODI 11170307
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
My 2008 jeep grand cherokee laredo will not start. The battery is new. Lights come on, radio comes on, lights do not dim, but jeep will not start. (not even click to indicate starter)
ODI 11144608
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. On several occasions, it was difficult to start the vehicle. Additionally, the key seized in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to parkway chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at [redacted], clinton twp, mi 48038, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical shortage in the win module. The contact was informed that the win module and keys needed to be…
ODI 11174235
Electrical System · Engine
Sometimes when the auto engine shut off feature is enabled. When releasing the brake the car fails to restart. To get the car restarted the vehicle must powered completely off and restarted. This has happened when attempting to turn on to busy streets where it could have been catastrophic.
ODI 11111496
Electrical System · Suspension
Key will not click and turn off completely after shutting vehicle off. While driving my vehicle, it drives a little rough as far as going over a rough patch in the road and it hits really hard. As if the shocks and or struts are gone.
ODI 11149594
Electrical System
KEY STUCK IN IGNITION AFTER PARKING
ODI 11152198
Electrical System
When i attempt to put the car in park, my key gets stuck and does not turn all the way to the left to the "off" position. It gets stuck midway, so i have to turn it to the right to restart the engine again and then back to the left. I have to do this multiple times before the key slides all the way left into the off position.
ODI 11094134
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start upon the first attempt, it would take several attempts of turning the key in the ignition. The failure occurred several times. All warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to hudson valley chrysler jeep dodge ram ([redacted], newburgh, ny 12550 [redacted]) where the vehicle was…
ODI 11206850
Air Bags · Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Takata recall (possibly). The jeep was traveling down the highway and the airbag light came on for about 30 seconds and the side curtain airbag deployed for no reason. An ember came out of it and fell on the carpet in the back and burned a hole all the way down to the metal, now my cluster panel is going nuts and all of my electrical is malfunctioning. There is no damage to the outside of my jeep to cause the airbag…
ODI 11076240
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was placed in neutral and failed to restart right away; therefore, the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road where it was able to restart. The failure progressed and recurred over five times. The vehicle started to crank, but failed to start more than once. The manufacturer issued…
ODI 11075269
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 60 mph, an abnormal chiming noise was heard and the battery indicator flashed on the instrument cluster. The vehicle stalled and the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the battery was checked. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (capital chrysler jeep dodge ram, [redacted], garner, nc 27529).…
ODI 11047891
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted on several occasions. Twin city dodge chrysler jeep ram (650 sagamore parkway south, lafayette, indiana 47905, [redacted]) was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the wire that connected the starter to the ignition needed to be replaced.…
ODI 11124727
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. On several occasions, while attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the ignition failed to release the key. The contact had to wait 30 seconds or more for the ignition to release the key. The contact heard a buzz noise before the key was released from the ignition. The contact stated that she had to leave the vehicle unattended for hours due to the key not…
ODI 11022845
Electrical System
While driving, gauge lights turn on. Sometimes displaying zero. When vehicle is tested, errors come up, we fix it only to try 10 miles and lights come back on. Sometimes, interior lights will not turn on when door is opened. This problem has been ongoing for a couple of years. *tr
ODI 10945928
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Takata recall plus electrical air bag code, key fob replacement and connection, trottle and hose.broken back wiper arm
ODI 10944052
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was inadvertently moved through the run position to the accessory or off ignition position, and the engine shut off. The vehicle was taken to the manufacturer who stated that the ignition switch and key fob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed…
ODI 10926704
Electrical System
Nhtsa camp.14v567000- came out after work and car would not start.no dash lights no start. Towed to home. Full battery, no fuse issues. Isolated to win unit. Have contacted dealer, he will order part for $350.00. 2 day wait. Will update.
ODI 10920420
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10918507