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 received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. On several occasions, while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning, the steering seized, and all electrical function failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions where it was…
ODI 10724638
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the parts were on back order. The dealer was unable to provide a time frame for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10811704
Electrical System · Steering
This shall serve to inform you that i owner of a jeep cherokee laredo 2008 has filed numerous complaints with the department of motor vehicles concerning a recall with my ignition switch. It has been over two years and i am stilling for my ignition switch part to be ordered. The vehicle on numerous occasions has proved to be unsafe by stopping abruptly on the highway by losing power, parking lots by failing to start…
ODI 10725185
Electrical System
Key in ignition but can't roll down windows, use blinkers, no radio. Basically nothing electrical. First noticed problem when headlight seemed like it had short. Replaced bulb at $85. I consider this a serious issue and there are no answers forthcoming for a repair date. Dealership has no answers either. I am noting all contacts concerning this issue.
ODI 10721632
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had to be towed twice and taken to the dealer. The technician…
ODI 10746433
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While starting the vehicle, the key fob was stuck in the ignition switch. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of…
ODI 10794375
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The dealer diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v56700 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000.
ODI 10723651
Electrical System · Engine
KEY FOB LOOSES CONTACT WITH IGNITION
ODI 10722680
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While attempting to operate the vehicle, the engine failed to start. The vehicle had to be towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition win module malfunctioned and it needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact…
ODI 10717280
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10779120
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Recall part "win" model will not allow key to turn in ignition. Dealer is unable to get new or recall part from chrysler . No response from chrysler and no indication when part will be available. Vehicle is inoperable until part is fixed. Dealer ordered a new part amc chrysler cancelled part with no explanation. Chrysler refuses to return phone calls and emails regarding this repair. Recall # p57
ODI 10716920
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10714390
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 2 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
ODI 10760743
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. Within a month of owning the vehicle. The dealer replaced the heater motor, fuel pump, belts, and the air bag and check engine warning lights randomly flashed. The dealer replaced the driver side seat belt and indicated that the service engine light flashed because of the weather changes, which was not a diagnosis. The contact experienced the vehicle being difficult…
ODI 10860046
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was still not available. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told the parts may be available by june. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced the failure.
ODI 10712648
Electrical System
I shut the vehicle off and went back to start. I was able to turn electronic key the electronics came on but it wouldn't turn the engine over. Went back the next day and it did start, took to spirit jeep, swedesboro, nj. They ran diagnostics and determined to be win module. Contacted chrysler and told it was not part of the recall, i am having fixed anyway. Prior to this there were two incidents that may be related,…
ODI 10713772
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact…
ODI 10711800
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the key was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
ODI 10730686
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) three months ago. The dealer stated that the parts to do the repairs were still not available. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The…
ODI 10705288
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 15 mph, the ignition slipped out of the run position and approached a traffic light. The contact placed the vehicle into park and restarted the engine. The dealer stated that the part was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
ODI 10817249
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle without warning. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
ODI 10733157
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle experienced multiple electrical failures. The contact mentioned that the radio was not turning on, the vehicle failed to shift and would not accelerate past 25 mph. The contact mentioned that in order for the vehicle to resume normal function, the key had to be removed from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 10761031
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Chrysler has a recall for my 2008 jeep grand cherokee for the ignition switch p57/nhtsa 14v-567. The part is not available to repair my vehicle and they do not have an estimated or actual date this part will be in. Chrysler refuses to accommodate the customers with a loaner vehicle. Why is chrysler not accountable for my car troubles after the recall (which i never received a recall notice)? The government fined…
ODI 10747257
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10759796
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Without warning, car would not start. Has happened several times since. Multiple sources have determined it is a problem with the wireless module. Seems to be a widespread problem among jeeps, but no recall.
ODI 10723462