Car Will Not Start problems of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 1

40 problems related to car will not start have been reported for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2008 Grand Cherokee.

1 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v-567000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram virginia beach 3152 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23452 (877) 475-0721 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was 115. 000 . Dr.

2 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2018

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.

3 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep cherokee. The ignition will turn over when the contact turns the key. This will happen on and off. The contact will make a trip then park the vehicle. They came back and the vehicle would not restart. This happened a numerous amount of times. All warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to newburg Chrysler, Jeep 200 auto park pl, newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 562-4100 where the vehicle was diagnosed. The test read that there was no problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000. Jw.

4 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2016

Nhtsa camp. 14v567000- came out after work and car would not start. No dash lights no start. Towed to home. Full battery, no fuse issues. Isolated to win unit. Have contacted dealer, he will order part for $350. 00. 2 day wait. Will update.

5 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2016

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness and ignition had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,400. Wh.

6 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notice of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact stated that when the ignition key is turned the vehicle makes an abnormal noise and the vehicle fails to start. Parts distribution disconnect. Gl.

7 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep cherokee. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start. In addition there was an abnormal noise when attempting to start the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000. Tw.

8 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle would not start. After trying several times the vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealership but was not diagnosed or repaired however the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,226. Ed.

9 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle failed start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the ignition wiring was corroded, and replaced the wiring. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Mf.

10 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the vehicle was not serviced because the redesigned part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Pam.

11 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and crashed in a ditch. The vehicle failed to restart. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was investigated by the dealer and towed to the contact's residence. The contact was an engineer and inspected the win module along with other engineers. As a result, it was determined that the circuit board failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not made available. The failure mileage was unknown.

12 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, the ignition key failed to go into the off position without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the key fob needed to be replaced. The key fob was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000. The VIN was unavailable.

13 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The dealer diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v56700 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000.

14 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact¿s residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

15 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

Without warning, car would not start. Has happened several times since. Multiple sources have determined it is a problem with the wireless module. Seems to be a widespread problem among Jeeps, but no recall.

16 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When starting the engine, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,600.

17 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

18 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileages was 69,000. Aw.

19 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

20 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

21 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair . The failure mileage was 60,000.

22 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When starting the vehicle, the engine would run but the electrical components failed to operate. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

23 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer stated that the part to do the repair was not available. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v657000 (electrical system). The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,448.

24 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts needed were not available for repair. The manufacturer did not have a remedy to deter the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start anymore. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.

25 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the contact stated that the dashboard back light failed to illuminate and the radio failed to function. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Oo.

26 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned on another occasion that while driving approximately 65 mph, the ignition key disengaged from the vehicle independently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. Ss.

27 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated there were numerous attempts before the vehicle started and was required to wait a few moments. The failure recurred three times. On a separate occasion, the vehicle failed to start. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable.

28 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Djr.

29 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when turning the ignition key. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 14v567000 (electrical system) was received in October 2014. The dealer informed the contact that the recall part was not available and no estimated time for receiving the part could be provided. The failure mileage was 65,000.

30 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be started while using the ignition key and the failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) was received in October of 2014. After calling the dealer, the contact was informed that parts needed to remedy the failure were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 65,000.

31 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle had been inoperable for almost a month. The failure mileage was unknown.

32 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

33 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

Car would not start. Neither fob would work. Car was in wrangell alaska and had to be shipped to bellingham. Car is now at dealers. Was not a fob problem. Ecm, electronic control module? after two days work with two mechanics, they still do not know the problem, just guessing. Only dealer can work/program the car computer. Cost of shipping car + hotels+restaurants+towing to and from ferry++++++ dealer cost. All because the car has to be fixed at the dealer and they apparently can't do it either. This is getting really expensive. What if I had been out in the boonies, away from phone service in the winter and this had happened? . . Updated 09-25-14.

34 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition once the vehicle was shut off. In addition, the vehicle failed to restart. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed for the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

35 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.



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