13 problems related to starter 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.
Will start or not start. Starter has been replaced. Alternator and battery test good. Believe it's electrical.
My 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo will not start. The battery is new. Lights come on, radio comes on, lights do not dim, but Jeep will not start. (not even click to indicate starter).
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted on several occasions. Twin city Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram (650 sagamore parkway south, lafayette, indiana 47905, (765) 588-4077) was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the wire that connected the starter to the ignition needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the starter was short circuited due to the faulty wire. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Between February 2016 to September 2016 my 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been experience a fail to start. This has been happening intermittently. I have had to tow the car 4 times and it has been to the dealership twice. First was told the battery was the issue, and after changing the battery it continued to happen. Now they say its the starter. I have a case number with fca us (Jeep customer service) not any help! Jeep needs to figure what is wrong with my car and stop throwing parts at it!!!.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was the taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the relay switch needed to replaced. 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 80,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The battery was then replaced. The failure had recurred after several repairs. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. Ne.
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.
I bought a new 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee straight from the dealer. In January/February 2013 I started experiencing intermittant instances of the vehicle powering down & stopping without any warning. I would be driving at 35mph, and out of nowhere the electrical would cease, the truck would seize up, power down and would come to a halt. I took the truck to the dealer on 6/27/13, had diagnostics run. The dealer's recommendation was to have a new keyfob unit installed. There was an internal defect found in the wireless control module. Module on backorder, so alternate repair option given which included the installation and programming of a new remote starter unit which came with a new wireless control module and two new keyfobs. Previous to this I also had a new battery & shocks put in to remedy the problem. To date, still having same issue and now the "malfunction indicator light" intermittantly appears lit on my dash. I see Jeeps up to 2007 being included in the latest 7/21/14 recall for "faulty ignition switches that cause vehicles to stall" & I want to ensure that the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee's get included in the investigation as a result of my filed complaint.
Vehicle turns off while I am driving. This has occurred 4 times. I lose power steering, & power brakes. I also have had many incidents where it won't start unless I take the key put, and put it back in. Or it will start, then immediately turn off. I have gotten messages that I have the wrong key. I have had the battery, starter, key fobs, and key sensor replaced.
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 exact cause of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 47,000. Kmj.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the key fob malfunctioned, preventing him from unlocking and locking the doors. The failure also prevented the contact from using the automatic starter. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician verified the failure and advised him to contact the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage was 81,520.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the starter was replaced. The failure recurred, and the starter was replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Mf.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The dealer advised that the remote key starter would need to be replaced. The keys were replaced yet the failure recurred fifteen times. It would often take several attempts to restart the vehicle. The dealer replaced the ignition system computer switch. The contact was provided with a new set of keys three times but to no avail. The contact was able to locate NHTSA recall campaign id number: 08v059000 (electrical system) but was advised by the manufacturer that her VIN was not included. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was 16,000 and the current mileage was 17,900.