2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 7
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at a speed of 75 mph the vehicle stalls. After the vehicle shuts down the traction control warning lights illuminate. This failure happen on more than one occassions, but sometimes it takes a couple of minutes before the vehicle will restart. Previously, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the computer. The dealer now states that the…
ODI 10357045
Engine
ENGINE DIES SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. *TR
ODI 10332091
Engine
My 2008 jeep grand cherokee (5.8l) has a persistent problem where the engine will shut off unexpectedly. Problem has been ongoing for 9 mounts, and 3 different dealers have been unable to determine the cause of the problem. Problem occurs in all driving conditions, and is not repeatable. Sometimes engine shuts off very briefly (~.25 second) and picks up with just a 'hiccough' in normal operation, sometimes engine…
ODI 10319478
Engine
Since turning 38,000 miles my jeep grand cherokee 4x4 limited has begun to stall with regularity. The vehicle also shifts very hard while at highway speeds. The vehicle has stalled while standing at a stop, traveling on secondary roads, and highway speeds. The dealer has changed some sensors etc without any success. Even work done at an independent garage has failed to solve anything. This vehicle has become an…
ODI 10291786
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Power Window Devices And Controls
It would not roll down. Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions, the engine unexpectedly stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle restarted after the first attempt. The gear shifter was placed into drive and the accelerator pedal was depressed, but there was no response. The contact made several…
ODI 10255841
Engine
2008 jeep grand cherokee limited 5.7l hemi 4x4. Experiencing loud engine noise when first started. Most noticeable when engine is cold. More pronounced on colder days than warmer days. Appears to eventually subside after engine reached maximum operating temperature. Noise is not engine piston slap, does nopt increase when engine revolutions are increased, rather, it appears to subside, indicating valve train noise…
ODI 10296030
Engine
2008 jeep grand cherokee diesel 4x4. Power loss, hesitation, mostly happens at low speeds and gets progressively worse. The vehicle idles fine, then when you step on the accelerator to move out into traffic it sputters and doesn't proceed as expected. Very serious safety issue especially since the computer sees no codes so the dealer doesn't know where to start looking. It doesn't do it all the time and it's…
ODI 10243004