general problems of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 1

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was started in the driveway but immediately turned off. The vehicle was restarted and shifted into reverse(r); however, the vehicle drove forward instead. The vehicle was immediately turned off to avoid a crash. The following day, while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to immediately respond while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic and was diagnosed with ignition failure. The contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact became aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,330.

5. 7l hemi engine fire. The primary cause was a wire harness retention clip failure that allows the starter wiring harness to lay on the steering column. As it turns, it cuts into the harness and provides battery voltage to the steering column. In my case, there was a power steering fluid leak combined with the electrified steering assembly started a fire. Any similar combustible fluid would have the same result. It may be a potential recall that should be investigated. VIN 8c244809. Incident occurred on 1-28-26. I have video footage of the issue if needed.

Ignition switch sticking in on position. Making electrical type sound and a burrrr sound. Called Jeep corporate and told not on recall list. I see recall for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee for this exact issue but they say not for laredo.

My wireless ignition node is showing a failure. Key fob not recognized and displays unknown key warning. Leading to the failure, the key would get stuck in the start position and I had to manually return the key to the on position. The front calipers had also recently been replaced when my mechanic noticed it was defective. All of these incidents occured before I was aware there were any recalls on the vehicle, but now that I am aware; all of the incidents leading up to the win failure make more sense. I brought my concerns to the dealer and they were of no help in resolving my issue. My mechanic, in his best opinion, also believes these issues should be considered under the recall for the ignition system relating to the recall.

Dear sirs: two months ago I went to the local Jeep dealer (taraborelli, in bariloche, argentina) asking for 4 incomplete recalls. Two were completed but, in particular the number 57, the local dealer informed me that they asked mopar for spare parts (cdboh113 -680050499aa- and cbttp578aa and cbttp57laa) without any response from mopar. To my surprise the recalls appear now as "completed"! the dealer received my complaint and asked me to report the problem. They are waiting for the spare parts to complete recall repairing. What I'm expected to do about this problem?. Original recals were n11, n23, p57 and p73, those related with software were resolved but for p57 they required spare parts to mopar it is very important affecting the driving. I do appreciate your response ASAP. Thanks in advance [xxx] 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited, 3. 0 crd VIN [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My 2008 Jeep grand cheroke has caught on fire multiple times & started smoking. The rpms would always jump high and one day I went to go leave and it went real high causing it to accelerate on its own and went I went to go try to stop it my breaks failed and emergency brake would not work.

The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 00v000000 (change); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The interior lights like dashboard/radio/a. C lights flicker while I'm driving. Its seems like some kind of short cause my the bulb on my right tail light seems to go out a lot more than any other light. When im parked and any door gets opened the dome lights flicker on and off even when I have it to be off when when the doors open. Also my headlights look like moist of some sort, dont see any cracks for that to happen. Due to the moisture or maybe not even related to it but the headlights dont even look like theyre on.

The Jeep goes into limp mode and gets stuck in 2 gear I have replaced the shifter solenoid and still happens I have read about this happing to the same Jeep from 2005-2010 model and this is a safety issue that need to be recalled immediately. I was driving on the highway and the Jeep shifted into 2nd gear mind I was going the speed limit of 65 and it went down to 30 mph and it almost caused a pike up on the interstate.

I have not owner this vehicle for very long but while driving the engine will tune off! the engine isnt stalling it straight tunes off at low speeds or high speeds. It will tune off while accelerating almost like its miss firing. Most time the vehicle will recover on it own but ultimately will tune off. This is important becuase it dose this while on the highway, in traffic and it unsafe not to mention scary.

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 recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle shut-off due to the failure stated in the recall. The failure mileage was 121,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The ignition turns its self off when your driving down the road. It starts back up when you turn the fob, but you have to slow down to a very slow speed before the transmission will engage and this is very dangerous when it happens in heavy traffic.

I have owned this Jeep since approximately 2010 and is in great condition. This has been a great vehicle and has recently began to give us these issues. 1. Something is definitely wrong with the electrical system. It is available for inspection upon request. 2. Temperature gauge not reading, drivers side rear tail light and front passenger side marker lights do not work. Directional and brake light functions work only. Partial illumination on instrument panel, driver side window switch intermittently works, windshield washer intermittently works, defogger / vent function partially working, 1 horn working and vehicle reliability is the safety issue. 3. My mechanic looked at it and is was not surprised about all the issues at once. He mentioned the tipm having issues as many other of his customers having the same issues. 4. My vehicle has not been inspected by anyone else but my mechanic. 5. There were engine light warning lamps that suddenly came on when the lights started to not work, then the other issues followed. Since this is an electrical issue, the vehicle has a possibility of shutting down while driving, as has happened to others.

Electrical issues on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee purchased June 2020. Car keeps cutting off. The ignition key seem to be sticking between the on and start position. Constantly having to pull onto the side of the rode or having to hurry and put my hazard lights on because car cuts off. I have taken it to the Jeep dealership 2-3 times , they couldn’t diagnose my car. Only thing they did was put a new starter on. Problem still occurs. I’ve taken it to multiple mechanics. Problems unknown. A new starter , alternator & battery has been replaced. And recently my airbag light has came on. Which comes and goes. I’ve had this car since June 2020. And it’s given me the same problem with no one able to tell me what’s wrong with it and I’ve replaced the batteries in the key fob. Today the car was just blank when I put the key in. I’m so confused. Car won’t go over 40 mph. I kept notes and saved receipts and text messages via Jeep , via the car salesman , stating how unsafe this car has been….

Gas pedal system failed. Sluggish acceleration when turning into traffic doesn't go past 20mph it stuck causing cars to swerve. Slow acceleration up bridges barely get up it without traffic backing up. Stop signs cars almost rear ended me truck wont move. Also crossing rail road tracks. I called Jeep said no recall on my vehicle. Got a diagnostic test at mytee and monro auto said fail gas pedal. Warning lights came on flashing 3 weeks ago on dashboard.

Jeep will completely turn off while driving at random times and at random speeds. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to the manufacturer who stated that the ignition switch and key fob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact was referred to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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 recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken brown's Jeep Chrysler Dodge ram (483 route 112 patchogue, NY 11772, (631)289-8500) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. 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 had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The key fob gets stuck in the ignition when the vehicle is turned off and put in park. If you shake the shifter when it's in park with your foot on the brake and the key turned to as far as it will go before turning the car on it will usually come out after a few attempts and cycles of this process. Yesterday, for the first time, it was locked in the ignition and wouldn't turn the vehicle on. I don't know that this sensor issue is related, but the tire pressure sensor is always on even when the tire pressure is filled to recommended levels.

Dash started flashing and beeping and lost power. Had to have it towed home that cost$471. 30. Talked to mopar they gave me dealership information said they could get me a tow and loaner car. I called Jeep dealership in rapid city, sd they said they "wont come get it or give me a loaner car but the bring it by anytime this weak because they usually are not doing anything. "so now im and hour away with no way to work and no way to get Jeep to rapid because of first tow bill. . The malfunctioning part has been recalled on my 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

I received a noticed but was told my bin number was not included within the recall notice. The ignition key (fobik) does not return to "on" position sometimes after been rotated to the "start" position, instead sticking between the two position.

The engine is stalling suddenly while driving in highway. All electrical systems shut downs after this occurs. Other Grand Cherokee have received recalls for the same issue (control modules) but not for my VIN number. This is very unsafe.

While driving the car, it will completely shut down even when going 65 mph on a highway. It has happened several times on both local roads and highway. I will have to coast over to the side of the road, put the car in park, turn the key to the off position and then restart the car. It is very scary and dangerous. There is a recall for the electrical system number 08v059000 but my VIN is not included. Mechanics cannot find issue.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Jeep cherokee. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned, the engine started and then shut off. There was no warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a recall number:14v567000 (electrical system) and told the contact to called the dealer. The contact called an unknown dealer and was told that there was no recall, the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000. Fe.

I was driving down a busy road and all my warning lights came on at once-abs, check engine, battery, etc. All my lights started to flicker. My head lights began to get very dimmed so I tried switching my fog lights or high beams on but that only made it worse and the lights completely turned off. My windshield wipers began going very slow making it really hard to see as it was raining. I was able to pull onto a side street. My car felt strange while driving like I wasnt able to accelerate so once I was able to pull off on the side somewhere and get my car in park, all my lights flickered heavily and shut off 1 by 1 and then my car lost all power completely. I had to have my car towed back home bc nothing would start it.

The sunroof drain does not work properly causing water to pour out of the center ceiling map lights,the garage door control panel, the driver side column, and the handle to get into the vehicle. This causes a major distraction while driving and also can cause severe electrical damage, water damage to the interior and mold/mildew build up. .

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in an unknown recall and the ignition switch was replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The failure recurred several times and the contact needed to have the vehicle jumpstarted. The dealer was informed of the failure but was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Key will not click and turn off completely after shutting vehicle off. While driving my vehicle, it drives a little rough as far as going over a rough patch in the road and it hits really hard. As if the shocks and or struts are gone.

Key stuck in ignition after parking.

When I attempt to put the car in park, my key gets stuck and does not turn all the way to the left to the "off" position. It gets stuck midway, so I have to turn it to the right to restart the engine again and then back to the left. I have to do this multiple times before the key slides all the way left into the off position.

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.

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.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 60 mph, an abnormal chiming noise was heard and the battery indicator flashed on the instrument cluster. The vehicle stalled and the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the battery was checked. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (capital Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram, 200 waterfield ridge pl, garner, nc 27529). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 125,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. On several occasions, while attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the ignition failed to release the key. The contact had to wait 30 seconds or more for the ignition to release the key. The contact heard a buzz noise before the key was released from the ignition. The contact stated that she had to leave the vehicle unattended for hours due to the key not being released. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to white plains Chrysler Jeep Dodge (70 westchester Ave, white plains, NY 10601 914-946-2600), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided the number to NHTSA to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 60,528.

While driving, gauge lights turn on. Sometimes displaying zero. When vehicle is tested, errors come up, we fix it only to try 10 miles and lights come back on. Sometimes, interior lights will not turn on when door is opened. This problem has been ongoing for a couple of years.

Takata recall plus electrical air bag code, key fob replacement and connection, trottle and hose. Broken back wiper arm.