IllustrationI WAS DRIVING ON NYS ROUTE 17 IN THE VICINITY OF LIBERTY WHEN MY LEFT FRONT AXLE BROKE, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF, THE VEHICLE VEERED LEFT AND CRASHED INTO THE CENTER ISLAND GUARD RAIL.
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 726.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
610–25K
8425–50K
10950–75K
12575–100K
101100–150K
29150K+
509 reports with mileage · 224 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 472 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 107 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 77 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
23 crash reports5 fire reports9 injury reports
What owners actually said
733 reportsEVERY ICON ON THE DASHBOARD GOES ON ALL AT ONCE WHILE DRIVING. EVEN AFTER THE CAR IS TURNED OFF THE INSIDE DASHBOARD LIGHTS STAY ON FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. IE ICONS INCLUDE: ABS, CHECK ENGINE, AIRBAG, STABILITY CONTROL, BRAKE, AND A LIGHTENING BOLT NOT SURE WHAT THAT IS FOR.
2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH 14V-567 RECALL NOTICE PROBLEMS. *LD *TR
TAKATA RECALL (POSSIBLY). THE JEEP WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS AND THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. AN EMBER CAME OUT OF IT AND FELL ON THE CARPET IN THE BACK AND BURNED A HOLE ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE METAL, NOW MY CLUSTER PANEL IS GOING NUTS AND ALL OF MY ELECT…
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TAKATA RECALL (POSSIBLY). THE JEEP WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS AND THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. AN EMBER CAME OUT OF IT AND FELL ON THE CARPET IN THE BACK AND BURNED A HOLE ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE METAL, NOW MY CLUSTER PANEL IS GOING NUTS AND ALL OF MY ELECTRICAL IS MALFUNCTIONING. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF MY JEEP TO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. *TT
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN ISSUE IN ONE OF THE AREAS NOTED, USUALLY WHEN ACCELERATING THROUGH A GRADUAL TURN TO THE LEFT SUCH AS ON AN "ON" RAMP. THE DRIVE TRAIN HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY BOTH INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AS WELL AS JEEP'S AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER IN YONKER'S, NY WITH REPORTS OF NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE. THE JEEP SERVICE CENT…
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THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN ISSUE IN ONE OF THE AREAS NOTED, USUALLY WHEN ACCELERATING THROUGH A GRADUAL TURN TO THE LEFT SUCH AS ON AN "ON" RAMP. THE DRIVE TRAIN HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY BOTH INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AS WELL AS JEEP'S AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER IN YONKER'S, NY WITH REPORTS OF NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE. THE JEEP SERVICE CENTER HAS STATED THAT WHILE THEY TOO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE MALFUNCTION, THEY ARE INCAPABLE OF DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM, SUGGESTING IT BE DRIVEN BY THE OWNER "UNTIL IT WORSENS".
BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER SHUTS OFF TO HEATED SEATS. ELECTRICAL FIRE SMELL COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. BATTERY WAS REPLACED LAST MONTH.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND FAILED TO RESTART RIGHT AWAY; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND RECURRED OVER FIVE TIMES. THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND FAILED TO RESTART RIGHT AWAY; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND RECURRED OVER FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO CRANK, BUT FAILED TO START MORE THAN ONCE. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED FIVE TSBS ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THREE RECALLS ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE DEALER (ROUTE 18 CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM, 400 NJ-18, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816, (732) 387-2600) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. UPON ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF, THE KEY BECAME STUCK BETWEEN THE OFF AND RUN POSITIONS. IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE KEY, THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES UNTIL A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE IGNITION BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAK…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. UPON ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF, THE KEY BECAME STUCK BETWEEN THE OFF AND RUN POSITIONS. IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE KEY, THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES UNTIL A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE IGNITION BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A JEEP DEALER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THIS WAS AN ONGOING FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED IN 2014. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LARRY H. MILLER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (104TH 1800 W 104TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80234, (720) 907-0928), BUT HE COULD NOT RECALL THE DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS THAT WERE NEEDED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), WHICH HE BELIEVED WAS THE FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRNED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
AIR BAG LITE KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF,WHEN DRIVING.
2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL ON PARTS P57 AND P73 ON VEHICLE. *LD *JS
Official recalls
414V567000 · Electrical System:ignition
Sep 17, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
13V175000 · Electrical System; Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
May 7, 2013
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence: 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.
08V059000 · Electrical System; Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Feb 6, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Electrical System
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence: 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.
07V415000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Sep 12, 2007
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.