2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 15
- 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.
What owners report
- fuel tank · 6 records
- diesel fuel · 4 records
- skid plate · 4 records
- fuel pump · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
When filling up my jeep with gas the filler neck over flows every single time and i heard the counterparts on the dodge durango is having the same issue and there is a recall on them fixing the same issue. This is a huge environmental hazard and since other jeep owners i know with the same make and model are having the same issue.
ODI 11291856
Fuel/Propulsion System
When pumping fuel at a gas station, the fuel spills over in large amounts onto my jeep, fender and onto the ground. This has happened more than once.
ODI 11093661
Fuel/Propulsion System · Tank Assembly
Diesel fuel is leaking from bottom of the tank. Insufficient space between factory integrated skid plate/ hangar traps salt and grim/ debris . Insufficient drainage leads to fuel tank rotting from exterior side and leak raw diesel fuel onto roadways and parking surfaces.
ODI 11024156
Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle turned off while driving down the highway. Lost power steering and power brakes and came to rest in the middle of the highway. Vehicle indicated problem was failed electric throttle control. Problem reoccurred 8 times while driving the vehicle to the dealer for service. Vehicle would start and go and would then shut off randomly. Major safety issue.
ODI 10908727
Fuel/Propulsion System
The diesel tank has started to rust and leak diesel fuel on the ground.
ODI 10882776
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel tank has begun leaking diesel with less than 120000 miles on the vehicle. This is clearly the result of a design flaw on these diesel jeeps. The fuel tank is made of ferrous metal (steel) and is attached to the vehicle with a steel skid plate. There is very little clearance between the skid plate and the fuel tank. This results in the trapping of debris and moisture and resulting in rust damage to the fuel…
ODI 10824869
Fuel/Propulsion System
Noticed leaking of diesel from the fuel tank (wet spot in parking). Appears the tank was corroded, and leaking on one of the seams. According to garage, dirt collected between the tank (metal) and the skid plate (metal) resulted in the leak. Looking at some forums, this appears to be happening frequently.
ODI 10780693
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. Within a month of owning the vehicle. The dealer replaced the heater motor, fuel pump, belts, and the air bag and check engine warning lights randomly flashed. The dealer replaced the driver side seat belt and indicated that the service engine light flashed because of the weather changes, which was not a diagnosis. The contact experienced the vehicle being difficult…
ODI 10860046
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle kept stalling like it was running out of gas and i took it to the jeep dealer. They kept my car for a week and couldn't figure out what was wrong with it.they told me it might be a fuel pump issue but they weren't positive so they asked me to pick up my car and keep a log. The second time it happened i took it back to the dealer and they kept my car for 5 weeks and couldn't replicate the issue. The…
ODI 10639183
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics where it was diagnosed that the tipm and fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
ODI 10840307
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
So the starter has been a issue ever since i bought the car from my father 2 years ago. The key seems to be the problem since i got the starter rebuilt. It just doesn't start and will turn off at times for no apparent reason which would scare everyone in the car. I was wondering if there is a recall because there should be. *tr
ODI 10639114
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving the jeep and it accelerated suddenly as if the throttle was stuck. The throttle pedal in fact was not stuck and i had to shift into neutral to get it to stop accelerating. After shifting to neutral, the jeep stalled in the roadway and i ended up driving through my neighbor's yard to avoid pulling out into a busy intersection as i had no brakes or steering. I almost ran over a pedestrian i didn't see…
ODI 10537405
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After starting the vehicle it was observed that some of the electrical system, including radio and turn signals were not functioning. Electrical eventually came back. This occurred several other times, generally after turning the vehicle off and then re-starting all of the electrical systems came back on. Approximately 1-2 weeks after the initial electrical issue the following occurred: while driving in a parking…
ODI 10521426
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently fail to start. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer replaced the fuel pump, battery, starter and the alternator, but the repairs did not correct the problem. The contact stated that the manufacturer told them that they could not repair the vehicle because they were unable to determine the…
ODI 10513230
Fuel/Propulsion System
On many occasions both my husband and i have smelled gasoline when getting into the car as well as when driving the car. This is not after fueling the car when there may be a smell of gasoline. Its when it has been sitting or just driving down the road. We have not noticed a leak. I have seen on the news today that the national highway traffic safety is wanting a recall of certain model jeep grand cherokee's but the…
ODI 10515156