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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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- Owner complaints
- 734
- Received Feb 2008 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving164 complaints · 22% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Ignition key sticks or will not turn77 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine suddenly shuts off while driving71 complaints · 9.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #14V567000Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
- Recall #13V175000Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 23 crashes, 5 fires, 10 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
- Water leaks into cabin during rain
- Glass shatters or cracks without impact
- Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail
1 more problem
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 289 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 4 |
| Total | 734 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 164 | 22% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 77 | 10% | 52.9× | NHTSA recall #14V567000 |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 71 | 9.7% | – | NHTSA recall #14V567000 |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 19 | 2.6% | – | |
| Transfer case shifts into 4-wheel drive unexpectedly | 17 | 2.3% | – | NHTSA recall #13V175000 |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 14 | 1.9% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 13 | 1.8% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 12 | 1.6% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 12 | 1.6% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 9 | 1.2% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 8 | 1.1% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 7 | 0.9% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 7 | 0.9% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 7 | 0.9% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 4 | 0.5% | – | |
| TPMS valve stems break or leak | 4 | 0.5% | – | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 3 | 0.4% | – | |
| Side mirrors give poor rear visibility | 3 | 0.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #14V567000September 17, 2014292,798 vehicles affected
electrical system: ignition
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
NHTSA recall #13V175000May 7, 2013295,345 vehicles affected
electrical system; power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
NHTSA recall #08V059000February 6, 20081,338 vehicles affected
electrical system; visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Chrysler is recalling 1,338 my 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and commander vehicles. The front control module may have been incorrectly manufactured.
This could cause the engine to stall while driving or not to start and/or cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative. Engine stalling or inoperative wipers could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the module and replace it if necessary. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA recall #07V415000September 12, 200728,755 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
On certain sport utility vehicles, front brake calipers in a certain lot may have been manufactured from gray iron instead of ductile iron as designed and could fracture without warning.
This would increase the vehicle's stopping distance and could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front brake calipers to see if they fall into this lot and, if so, will replace them free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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