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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the key fob would not unlock the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, but the failure persisted and the fob had to be replaced. The failure recurred on three other occasions where the fob had to be replaced. The contact received notification of…
ODI 10732278
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact towed the vehicle to a local mechanic. The mechanic advised that the entire electrical system malfunctioned and both the ignition motor and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 53,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10461915
Electrical System
I am writing to describe 5 incidents within the past year when my vehicle completely shut off while driving. This happened first in may 2012, with a follow up instance in june 2012. After bringing this into the dealership, was told that this was the wireless control module malfunctioning and they replaced. 6 months later, vehicle shut off again while driving without cause. Vehicle shut off again october 2013 while…
ODI 10551173
Electrical System
Ignition switch problems - i am now using my third ignition switch. The first one failed instantly, shortly after i purchased this used vehicle. I parked the car in the driveway and when i tried to restart it the switch would not read and accept my key fob. Therefore it would not start the engine. Car had to be towed to dealer for a replacement switch and programming. The second failed (approximately a year later)…
ODI 10616728
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
When going over speed bumps my vehicle stalls. This is the third time this has happened in the last 2 months. I've brought it to the dealership multiple times. Each time i've been told there is no problem, or that i need spark plugs replaced, or the throttle body needs to be cleaned....nothing has helped! *tr
ODI 10456085
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but the part was not available to repair the vehicle. The part to be replaced was unknown. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) after the failure occurred. The…
ODI 10722691
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility
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
ODI 10450471
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times and failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and they replaced the wireless ignition node module twice, but the failure recurred. The contact later received notification of a manufacturer's recall. The dealer repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10761698
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the starter was replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10681553
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition several times and the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer more than five time. Multiple parts pertaining to the ignition switch were replaced. The contact stated that the win module was replaced, the key was replaced, and the battery voltage was checked. The dealer…
ODI 10654672
Electrical System · Fuel Gauge System
Driving approximately 55 mph on interstate, vehicle suddenly lost power and steering control tightened. Gas gauge went to e, mph went to 0. Vehicle started immediately after it came to a stop. Took vehicle to dealership and they could not duplicate the problem. Was not satisfied with having my jeep returned to me without identifying solution. Mechanic's best guess was that he could replace power module - total…
ODI 10441790
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled without warning. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The throttle body was cleaned; however, the failure recurred. There was a recall associated with the regular series grand cherokee under…
ODI 10509842
Electrical System
There is a recall (#89275) for improperly manufactured front control modules on certain 2008 jeep grand cherokees. I own one such make and model (bought it used in june 2011), and am being told that i may have to replace my front control module by a service writer at the local jeep dealer. It would not start this morning at all. Since august there has been intermittent malfunctions in the automatic start, navigation…
ODI 10437713
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while he was stopped. The contact also stated that the vehicle would stall while driving approximately 60 mph. The vehicle would successfully restart after stalling. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the failure may be due to the battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10439386
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle would die unexpectedly and not restart until transmission was put in park position. Several incidents ie stopped at light, acceleration to turnpike, slow street driving this would disable steering and create difficult braking. *tr
ODI 10650808
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, all of the warning lights on the dashboard flashed. Also, the contact mentioned that the brake light, head lights, radio and the driver seat failed to operate properly. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the front control module needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10644784
Electrical System
I have had an on going electrical problem with my 08 jeep grand cherokee. When i am driving my jeep at various speeds it goes off. It has happened numerous times at different speeds. On the interstate at 55 miles per hour it has gone dead at night and my headlights, dash and steering all goes out. I have had to shift into neutral and restart the car. It has gone off more frequently just driving around town, no…
ODI 10484121
Electrical System · Engine
My engine has shut down and the electrical system powered down while driving many times (more than 60 times in the last 3 years). This has happened at many speeds between 0 (standing still) and 60 mph. When the vehicle shuts down, steering becomes very difficult and brakes work to a minimum. I've taken my grand cherokee to the jeep agency many times, and they keep saying that nothing is wrong with it. Only once they…
ODI 10650543
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle lost power. The contact shut the vehicle off and, after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred multiple times and at random speeds. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was unable to be diagnosed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical…
ODI 10726274
Electrical System
Tl - the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure but decided to replaced the wireless control module and keys as a temporary fix. The remedy failed to repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not…
ODI 10416941
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and shifted into park. Upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v059000 (electrical…
ODI 10415505
Electrical System
While braking going into a right-hand-corner the lights on the dashboard came on and the engine stalled. The vehicle came to an immediate complete stop on the road. Luckily there was no car following me as otherwise there would have been a dangerous rear-end collision. Could not restart the vehicle. It was taken by truck to the jeep garage. A fuse connected to more than 30 applications had blown. When replaced the…
ODI 10415234
Electrical System
1) operated left turn signal 2) tone then error messages (a) service suspension (b) check gauges. All dash indicate lamps came on - abs, esp, air bag, check engine etc. Turn signals became inoperative. A/c became inoperative, hazard lights inoperative, fuel gauge inoperative, tachometer inoperative, speedometer inoperative. Consequences: risk of accident due to distraction by warning tone and all indicator lamps…
ODI 10409754
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph making a turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred three years later. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10596297
Electrical System
Car stalls when trying to start it. Car's engine shut off while driving 50mph on a main highway - had turn ignition off and then back on to restart. Car would not go over 25 mph - finally got into shop and was told i needed a new transmission control module. *tr
ODI 10398817