1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Electronic Stability Control

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electronic Stability Control Problems

9
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

BandRecords
100–150k mi3
60–100k mi3
150–400k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 19, 2020 · 179,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine

    Dash started flashing and beeping and lost power. Had to have it towed home that cost$471.30. Talked to mopar they gave me dealership information said they could get me a tow and loaner car. I called jeep dealership in rapid city, sd they said they "wont come get it or give me a loaner car but the bring it by anytime this weak because they usually are not doing anything."so now im and hour away with no way to work…

    ODI 11302303

  • March 9, 2017 · 155,500 miles

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes

    After 5 minutes of driving the emergency brake light (e-brake was not on), the abs module light, and the esp bas light came on simultaneously and would not turn off. I tried to reset the computer manually multiple times to see if the lights would eventually turn off but every time they came on. I then took the vehicle into a repair shop that specializes in jeep repair and they ran diagnostics and told me that i…

    ODI 10965901

  • December 13, 2016 · 143,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Wiring

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the wire harness short circuited. The dealer diagnosed that the wire harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000. Updated 02/15/2017*ct

    ODI 10936737

  • January 16, 2016 · 125,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control

    During normal operation, the electronic stability program (esp) feature automatically activates itself even on a dry roadway and in optimal driving conditions where the risk of skidding or hydroplaning are minimal. Additionally, the airbag warning light illuminates for no apparent reason on the instrument panel.

    ODI 10820746

  • August 18, 2015 · 120,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering

    We contacted west brothers chrysler dealership in sullivan, mo in feb. 2015 due to multiple recalls on the jeep. They were aware the jeep was not running, we were told to tow it to dealership on feb 26, 2015 and that all parts would be there in 2 to 3 weeks, i agreed to pay for a diagnostic test if the jeep still would not start after recall was complete. I was told diagnostic test could not be done until after the…

    ODI 10759307

  • June 28, 2014 · 73,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Power Train

    I filed a complaint back in january 2014 regarding this issue. It went no where with nhtsa. Chrysler/fiat sent out recall n23...their fix for vehicles that might roll when remote start was used.this recall reprogramming caused jeeps to loose 4x4, 4x4low etc. Some get stuck in 4low, some in 2high. After almost $700 and months of aggravation, paying to replace my actuator (which was fine!), i still have the problem…

    ODI 10610308

  • May 8, 2014 · 80,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine

    While driving the vehicle on the hwy all the interior lights on the dashboard flickered on, and then the car lost power. Has happened multiple times since the, and we haven't driven it in 3 months. Chrysler sent us a recall notice last year, but still has not manufactured a part to replace this safety recall. Recall # p57 / nhtsa 14v-567. Since this problem started i have wasted time and money trying to have it…

    ODI 10704992

  • February 2, 2014 · 90,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train

    Lost 4x4 drive low range. Problem is directly related to the "safety recall n23 / nhtsa 13v-[redacted] controller module" that a jeep service center had preformed. I am from north canada where we have snow from early november to may end it's not safe to travel without functional [redacted]do we have to wait till someone freezes to death or dies from dehyadration in desert until chrysler do something. *tr

    ODI 10575367

  • January 15, 2010 · 45,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System · Unknown Or Other

    I recently purchased a newer model used vehicle that has started to present some serious concerns that the dealership where i purchased it cannot figure out the problem and discounts my complaint. My vehicle's motor acts as if is going to stall on take off from a stop position. I have attempted on 3 separate occasions to have the problem serviced by the dealership's service department; however, the dealership tells…

    ODI 10341444