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 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
ODI 10639253
Engine
The jeep has the 5.7l hemi v8, and stalls at traffic lights, stop signs, or even by driving down the street. I have had stalling issues now for about four months. Most of the time it happens when stopped at a light, but it has stalled driving about 35 mph down a street as well. The engine simply cuts out. Radio and all other electronics seem to work, but the engine cuts out and has to be restarted. *tr
ODI 10537158
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Car stalls intermittently at 60-70mph. Loss of power steering, along with control of the vehicle. Vehicle re-starts up immediately after turning "off" and turning back on in park position. This has occurred more than 15 times in 6 months - with 3 near crash incidents. Dealer cannot duplicate the issue. Currently there are no fault codes indicating a 'manufacturing defect'. No diagnosis after 8 service visits. The…
ODI 10512285
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while at a traffic stop, the engine rpms decreased abnormally. The contact inquired with the manufacturer regarding a previous safety improvement campaign for the failure however, the manufacturer advised that the contact's vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10554960
Engine
While driving engine shuts off with no indication of why. No stored computer code. Engine loses all power and dies. Must stop vehicle then shut ignition and restart. Truck would start then die .. That happened ten times.. And finally started. Gas tank was three quarters filled and weather was good. Battery is in good working order with proper voltage and charging system is in working order. This is the third time…
ODI 10502618
Electrical System · Engine
While traveling on the highway at about 70 mph, the engine stalled and shut down. I had to pull over to the side and restart the car to continue. I've had similar issues with this vehicle dozens of times and i fear that one day it will cause an accident when it shuts down on me. The dealer seems to not know what to do about it and i'm scared that i'll get hurt driving the car. *tr
ODI 10490525
Engine
While driving the jeep it dies, we could be driving on the highway at 55/60 miles per hour and the jeep will die, we could be driving locally at 20 miles per hour and the jeep just dies -- we have contacted chrysler many times regarding the problem but nothing is done -- they keep asking us to pay for a diagnostic test but nothing shows up -- when the jeep dies there is no indication that anything is wrong -- no…
ODI 10552674
Electrical System · Engine
Jeep stalls when traveling. Mostly has occurred when you are slowing down for a stop light but did stall once at speed on the west side highway in new york city. This has happened at least 10 times and has been to the dealership 3 times with no fix in sight. The dealership can not find what the problem is. I have called jeep and they have not been any help. This problem is affecting a lot of jeep grand cherokee as…
ODI 10550464
Engine
Car stalled on the highway going 70mph; this has happened multiple times. I put the car in neutral and fortunately it starts back up. I've taken it to my mechanic and he can't find any problems. *tr
ODI 10520809
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
I have had my jeep gc lockup. This happened 8 times since late oct. 2012. The conditions are as follows. The engine stops, i have no control, no brakes or steering. 2 times i was driving one of the two i ran into a post. This put a big dent and scratch on my car. The first time this happened i was in a parking lot. In order for me to get the car stated i had to force the key to move. I called chrysler 3 times. They…
ODI 10733594
Electrical System · Engine
The moving vehicle inadvertently stalls. The stall has mostly occurred on the highway at speeds of 70-75 mph, as well as on-ramps and off-ramps. The frequency of occurrence is approximately (3-4) times per month. When the vehicle stalls i have to quickly put the vehicle in neutral and restart the engine. Fortunately the engine restarts immediately and i am able to resume driving. The problem was reported to a local…
ODI 10488068
Engine
The engine stalls intermittently from time to time shutting the car down. It usually happens while coming to a stop or at rest. In september of 2012 it happened on the highway going at 65 mph and i had to bring the vehicle to the curb to restart it. It always restarts easily. I have taken it to the dealer and they can not figure it out. *tr
ODI 10490442
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee diesel. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. After inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the oil intake tube was leaking oil into the intake air manifold and going into the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact scheduled an appointment to have the intake manifold and the air intake hose…
ODI 10477431
Electrical System · Engine
My jeep turned off while driving on the highway. I had to put the jeep in neutral and restart it. This has happened about 9 or 10 times. It happens randomly and infrequently. Not sure what the problem is but it is definitely scary when it happens. Also the key fell out of the ignition once, the car remained running. *tr
ODI 10651486
Electrical System · Engine
The first incident was the key getting stuck in the ignition and the dealer replaced an ignition component. After that was replaced on three occasions the engine turned off for now apparent reason. Jeep could not determine why and at that point i purchased a new car. I am reporting this now after hearing about the recall for other vehicles which turned off for no reason and had caused injury or death. Fortunately i…
ODI 10568807
Accelerator Pedal · Engine · Service Brakes
I started the jeep and traveled normally for about a third of a mile on local streets. The problem started when i turned onto a collector street from a local street applying full throttle. When i lifted my foot off the throttle pedal the jeep kept accelerating. The electronic throttle control warning light went on. I stopped the car by applying the brake and putting the transmission in neutral. The engine continued…
ODI 10451097
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle would die unexpectedly and not restart until transmission was put in park position. Several incidents ie stopped at light, acceleration to turnpike, slow street driving this would disable steering and create difficult braking. *tr
ODI 10650808
Electrical System · Engine
My engine has shut down and the electrical system powered down while driving many times (more than 60 times in the last 3 years). This has happened at many speeds between 0 (standing still) and 60 mph. When the vehicle shuts down, steering becomes very difficult and brakes work to a minimum. I've taken my grand cherokee to the jeep agency many times, and they keep saying that nothing is wrong with it. Only once they…
ODI 10650543
Engine · Equipment · Exterior · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to determine what was causing the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 94,000. Updated 12/26/13*lj…
ODI 10542561
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and it continued to operate as designed. The failure recurred over 150 times over the course of two years. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers on six separate occasions but the failure could not be replicated. The coil packs and the final drive…
ODI 10544178
Electrical System · Engine · Steering · Wheels
Multiple incidents of unintended change in ignition switch position to the off position, resulting in engine shutdown, electrical and power steering completely shutdown/lock. First occurrence (approximately 2010) was during a left-hand turn, which nearly caused a multiple vehicle accident. Constant airbag light warning. Multiple other occurrences since then, resulting in multiple calls to dealer and contact to 1800…
ODI 10760810
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current…
ODI 10544623
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Owner of 2008 jeep grand cherokee on a regular basis hear a click and the power shuts off. You find yourself with no power steering, no power brakes, and no lights. This also occurs sometimes when you go over a bump or if your knee touches the key ring. The ignition key and mechanisms was replaced in 2010, and this above problem has been occurring off and on since then. In the past two years the occurrence has…
ODI 10605421
Electrical System · Engine · Visibility
2008 jeep grand cherokee laredo encountering several problems: the vehicle either won't start or starts then stalls. Experienced other problems with complete loss of power while driving on the highway at 60mph. Also had loss of blinkers, radio and wipers. The problems have been occurring intermittently since nov, 2009 but becoming more common over last 3 months. Current mileage 43k. No codes found on computer for…
ODI 10523685