Worst 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 456 | 9 | 4 | 78,019 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 107 | 1 | 1 | 80,909 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 65 | 3 | — | 85,479 mi | |
| Airbags | 40 | 6 | — | 105,693 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 32 | — | — | 34,242 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 26 | 6 | 1 | 79,918 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 24 | 1 | 1 | 80,836 mi | |
| Brakes | 20 | 3 | 1 | 89,719 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 17 | — | — | 72,150 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | — | — | 88,165 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 16 | — | — | 23,211 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | 3 | — | 24,834 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 10 | — | — | 125,050 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | 1 | — | 69,134 mi | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | 51,656 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 8 | — | — | 96,522 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 7 | — | — | 83,167 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 34,512 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 7 | — | — | 38,912 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 62,603 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 59,001 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~588,143 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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