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 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 10681571
Electrical System
Vehicle failed to start, the second time within a month. *tr
ODI 10679836
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in 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 failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10701096
Electrical System
On december 24, 2013, my 2008 jeep grand cherokee stopped in a parking lot in buffalo and the ignition key was not working. I was stranded in the cold in the middle of night. The jeep was towed to the jeep dealer. The dealer ordered the part and fixed the car with a new part to fix the ignition problem. In january 2015, i received a safety recall notice about ignition key and mailed the claim for reimbursement with…
ODI 10732312
Electrical System
While on the freeway my jeep's electrical system shut off. As a result of the system failure, my steering was lost and the vehicle started to loose acceleration. While in motion the vehicle was heading into a turn on the freeway. I was able to steer the car in order to avoid a wall but i was forced to drive off the road. When the vehicle came to a stop i was able to restart the vehicle after three attempts. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10679842
Electrical System
While on an interstate expressway, engine ignition cut out, loosing power. By shifting to neutral & using the fob-key, engine was started while moving. This has happened repeatedly about six times lately. I believe this to be defect in the ignition switch assembly. Contrary to chrysler info (p57; nhtsa 14v-567), i believe the fob-key was in the "run" detent position when this event occurred. (chrysler says this…
ODI 10689592
Electrical System
Problem started with the key fob not releasing when trying to turn off the vehicle and will stick between the ignition and auxiliary positions. I have to wait for 10-15 minutes or disconnect the battery cables in order to remove the key fob and lock my vehicle. Now the key fob will move to the auxiliary position or in between the auxiliary and on position while driving. This has caused the engine to stall and almost…
ODI 10701837
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that she lost control of the vehicle, the power steering failed, and the brakes failed. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle that was parked in a driveway and the air bags deployed. The contact sustained chest and neck injuries that required…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10678837
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. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10673109
Electrical System · Engine
The vehicle failed to turn off as the key remained between the off and accessory position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10734811
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. When starting the vehicle, the engine would run but the electrical components failed to operate. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. 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 10726618
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle was unable to start. The contact had to turn the key to the off position and then to the on position in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed…
ODI 10673045
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the shift interlock system became stuck and caused the vehicle to switch gears without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition malfunctioned and the vehicle would either fail to start or continue to run after the ignition was turned off. Furthermore, the console lighting system failed to remain illuminated. Johnson…
ODI 11098653
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to start the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was included under nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), but the remedy was not available. The contact received the recall notice in december of 2014. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin was not…
ODI 10723669
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 30 mph, the vehicle jerked. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The abs, esp, bas and anti skid warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired;…
Crash reported
ODI 10714929
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front module computer was replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The…
ODI 10692484
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Seats
The interior lights dash and radio and auto seat did not operate properly; upon touching key and bumping the key; all functions worked again i got new keys and it still happens. *tr
ODI 10678708
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. 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 time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10667109
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer stated that the part to do the repair was not available. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v657000 (electrical system). The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10731492
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 10766436
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While traveling approximately 65 mph, the key shifted from the on position to the acc position without warning. The contact was able to maneuver the key back to the on position while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), but the part needed was not available. The contact was unable to determine…
ODI 10726783
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 notified of the issue. The vin was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10781973
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 perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10721488
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
ODI 10894425
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. Th manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.
ODI 10664810