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 · Engine
The vehicle has shut off randomly with key in on position, once happening while driving. Dealer states there is no open recall on this and to remove key rings from keys. Only thing inserted at time of issue is key fob removed from emergency access key so not a key weight issue, driver is short so knee can not contact at all. *tr
ODI 10703194
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that after the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was the taken back to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the relay…
ODI 10759690
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
ODI 10762698
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 failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 5/12/15*cn
ODI 10702252
Air Bags · Electrical System
I was driving the vehicle at 68mph on the freeway when the airbag light came on. Three minutes later the car indicated that the rear passenger door was open (which it was not). About 30 seconds later the passenger side-curtain airbag deployed which almost caused me to crash because it was so loud. *tr
ODI 10702414
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. When starting the engine, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was…
ODI 10703121
Electrical System
Was advised of recall 14v567000 affecting my vehicle about 6 months ago. Was told no parts available to repair ignitions. About 3 months ago started to have starting problems with ignition. Contacted dealer and told that we had to keep waiting for parts. Now vehicle is horrible to try to get the ignition to start. Have to keep turning key fob back and forth. Contacted dealer again for ignition repair and we were…
ODI 10695406
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
ODI 10724289
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the air bag, windows, moon roof and air conditioner failed. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10701180
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 amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10693140
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 amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10692575
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available for several months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an…
ODI 10716255
Electrical System
I was notified of a recall earlier this year concerning the wireless ignition node (win). When i went to the dealership i was told that the part in question was on back order (part # r57xbn) and was told to check back to see when they would come in. About three or four weeks ago i stopped in at bob and chuck eddy, [redacted], austintown, ohio and spoke with santana williams who made an appointment for me today at…
ODI 10765274
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred several times. 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 amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware…
ODI 10716574
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 amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 10/29/2015 *cn
ODI 10764245
Electrical System
2008 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalls while driving and when attempting to start it. *smd the consumer received a recall letter. However, the letter stated there was no part to permanently fix the problem. Recall # 14v567000. *jb
ODI 10672093
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the engine failed. The battery warning indicator was illuminated continuously. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10806329
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 not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
ODI 10691458
Electrical System
I have received a recall letter prior to this date and when i called the dealer they said they had no information on this recall. I was parked and when i turned the key it stuck after the car tried to start back in the accessory position. I asked the dealer how long before the details and parts would be in. Still no details to date. Any update when i can get an appt. Concerns me the other part of this recall is…
ODI 10705239
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed were not available. The dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were still not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact…
ODI 10689896
Electrical System
We were driving down the road and the jeep shut off. No power at all. Wheel locked and we about crashed. Thought maybe the ignition kicked back. (recall). Nope there wasn't any power at all after trying to restart the jeep. Called the dealer. They said chrysler is aware of the win failing and are aware of the tsb but refuse to recall the jeeps because they say it's too expensive to recall all the vehicles affected…
ODI 10717386
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10683078
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 dealer was contacted and was unable to provide a time frame from when the parts would become available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The…
ODI 10700672
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 10682211
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
I received a recall notice in november from chrysler stating that there was a recall on my vehicle. Recall #p57, an issue with the ignition. This could cause lose of electrical features while driving, including lose of power, steering, brakes, and could increase the risk of crash. The catch is there is no part available to fix the problem. Luckily my car didn't crash, however it did fail to start. After having it…
ODI 10689814