2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 99
- 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 99 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 22 records
- failure recurred · 15 records
- without warning · 14 records
- stalled without · 11 records
- electrical system · 11 records
- diagnosed repaired · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 47 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Vehicle has randomly shut down completely while driving. Loss of power, power steering and brakes. Very dangerous. Took to dealer and left for a week for them to test and replicate and repair. They said they were unable to. This has happened 3 times. Each time, so far, i have been able to coast to a stop out of traffic, but i fear that it may happen in a less fortunate setting. It happened again today, just driving…
ODI 11132295
Electrical System · Engine
Sometimes when the auto engine shut off feature is enabled. When releasing the brake the car fails to restart. To get the car restarted the vehicle must powered completely off and restarted. This has happened when attempting to turn on to busy streets where it could have been catastrophic.
ODI 11111496
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 60 mph, an abnormal chiming noise was heard and the battery indicator flashed on the instrument cluster. The vehicle stalled and the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the battery was checked. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (capital chrysler jeep dodge ram, [redacted], garner, nc 27529).…
ODI 11047891
Engine
Vehicle intermittently loses all power while driving, the cel and etc lights go on loss of power steering and power brakes. After engine is shut down and restarted the cel and etc remain on but car has power to drive. Often times after sitting off for period of time the lights may be off but car may shut down again after driving a short , sometimes long, distance. This is a known problem with the mercedes-benz 3.0…
ODI 11035677
Engine
Jeep stalls while driving down the road and will not restart unless the key is removed then put back in and turned on. It happens in drive on any road way. Turning, in park, and in reverse. Has happened at highway speeds of 70 mph. This has happened many times.
ODI 11014846
Air Bags · Engine
The ignition switch have problem sometime pup out by self. And air bag light it's on and beep to much.
ODI 11045265
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. The starter made an abnormal clicking sound while the contact attemped to restart the vehicle. The contact made four attempts, but the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then…
ODI 11110484
Engine
Bought used 2008 jeep grand cherokee. It stalls for no reason. Twice i thought it was because of cold weather but 2 days ago it stalled on a warm day in thick traffic and had a very hard time getting to a parking lot, due to no steering, etc. Talked to mechanic twice about problem and they can not figure it out. Chatted with jeep corporation on their chat line. They only suggested that i go to jeep dealer (really…
ODI 10967343
Engine
The vehicle fails to start unexpectedly. The condition appears to be intermittant occurs without warning, and can result in serious and dangerous consequences for the motorist, should the inability to re-start the vehicle occur when located in a remote area where help is not available. There have been and continue to be complaints by owners of this vehicle and similar year jeeps posted throughout the internet on…
ODI 10945419
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Takata recall plus electrical air bag code, key fob replacement and connection, trottle and hose.broken back wiper arm
ODI 10944052
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After pulling off the road and restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
ODI 10917248
Engine · Power Train
While driving at freeway speeds (approximately 75mph) the vehicle intermittently stalled several times and twice in 1-hr it completely shutdown. The motor lost all power. It requires a complete restart of the vehicle. The key must be turned to the off position and restarted. It has done this several times before. It seams to happen under a load or while accelerating or pulling a hill. It has happened in high traffic…
ODI 10893302
Engine
I was driving 15 to 20 minutes from home and my check engine came on. I immediately took it to my local gas station (25 yrs relationship) and the car stalled while close to the station losing all steering power. The owner took a look and said give me 24hrs to diagnose. The next day he showed me what happened....the water-pump internal bearing has broken causing the shaft to move back and forth causing the internal…
ODI 10862407
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the electrical system indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was serviced at kona auto center (76-6353 kuakini hwy, kailua, hi 96740, [redacted]), but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the electrical system warning indicator remained illuminated after…
ODI 11196421
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact attempted to make a left turn and the vehicle shut down and the steering wheel locked up. The failure recurred several times. The check engine oil light illuminated. In each case, the vehicle restarted after a while. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed. The dealer replaced the solenoid and the…
ODI 10851418
Electrical System · Engine
When stationary the car often does not start, jiggling around battery will sometimes start, also when in motion the car has stalled, this occurred in busy city road. We have been to the dealers service shops to receive recall fix and inspections 3 times and they say nothing is wrong
ODI 10824787
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My 2008 grand cherokee will not start at all. Dash light up but will not turn over. Battery in new. Starter tested and ok. Win recall was performed. 4wd software updates were performed. Over the past year the vehicle has had multiple no start/no crank issues. After few hours or days, it will turn over. Vehicles is always parked/not moving when this occurs. The dealer wants me to pay out of pocket for the tow for a…
ODI 10808861
Engine
Car randomly shuts off for unknown reason. So far only while stationary in traffic .idle rpms drop suddenly causing car to stall. Vehicle can be restarted no lights or code indications .has occurred 3 times over 3 months dealer cleaned fuel system. Problem still exists
ODI 10811055
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 25 mph, steam emitted from underneath the hood. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. There were no flames visible and the fire department was not called to the scene. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a leak coming from the radiator that caused internal damage to the engine. The engine…
ODI 10807444
Body · Engine · Suspension
I was traveling on montrose parkway in rockville, md. I was traveling at about 45mph. I approached a slight bend to the left that had a slight decline. I lost control on debris that was left over from an accident earlier that morning. I struck and went over the curb with the right side of my vehicle. I went head on into a steel light post incased in a concert footer. The vehicle sustained very extensive damage to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10789997
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle shuts off for no apparent reason with no warning. It has happened multiple times. Sometimes while in reverse ,sometimes while in drive and sometimes while moving from reverse to drive. It has happened at low speeds and at speeds up to 30 mph. Sometimes the vehicle won't let you shift to park to restart it. There are no indicator lights when it happens. Very scary as its happening more frequently. It has…
ODI 10780649
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
For several months my vehicle has been shutting off while i am driving due to the key fob popping out of place. I went to the dealer in january 2015 and was told the part is not ready and to call for an update. I have called and been back several times only to be placed on a waiting list. I have been contacting them and getting the same response the part is not available. On 9/16/2015 while operating the vehicle i…
ODI 10764557
Engine · Steering · Wheels
9/1/15 at approximately 8:20 p.m. Unintended change in ignition switch to the off position resulting in engine shutdown, electrical and power steering completely shutdown/lock. Collision averted by pulling resting 45 degree angle against the curb. Engine restarted thereafter. T/c to another dealership (this time downtown los angeles) and i am glad to report an appointment for this coming friday, 9/4/15.
ODI 10761078
Engine
Went to get in my car to go to work and it wouldn't start. I assumed it was just a battery. So i called aaa to jump me. He advised that your key should not wiggle when in the ignition. He was 90% sure that was the cause for my battery issue. He jumped me so i could get to the garage to have it tested to see if it was a battery or another issue because he didn't want to replace battery if that is the issue because it…
ODI 10759748