10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,100 miles

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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems

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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 4 of 23)

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problem #387

Nov 212014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Marion, AL, USA

problem #386

Dec 012012

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer seeks reimbursement for ignition switch module recall notice repairs. The consumer stated the vehicle would cut off, in the midst of driving. The consumer stated the first repair attempt failed and the dealer wanted another $357 to fix it. Updated 05/10/16.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #385

Apr 162016

Grand Cherokee

  • 40,143 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving various speeds, the passenger side visor began to smoke profusely. The vehicle was pulled over and inspected. The contact observed signs of an electrical fire due to the components of the visor being melted. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V879000 (electrical system, interior lighting); 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 approximate failure mileage was 40,143. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Waukegan, IL, USA

problem #384

Apr 242015

Grand Cherokee

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Within a month of owning the vehicle. The dealer replaced the heater motor, fuel pump, belts, and the air bag and check engine warning lights randomly flashed. The dealer replaced the driver side seat belt and indicated that the service engine light flashed because of the weather changes, which was not a diagnosis. The contact experienced the vehicle being difficult to start upon turning the key over. The dealer replaced and reprogrammed the keys, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Lake George, NY, USA

problem #383

Aug 172015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Oxford, CT, USA

problem #382

Aug 282015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. 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 had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Marion, IA, USA

problem #381

Nov 172014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #380

Sep 012015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
This is the second recall in 7 months, recall no. P57/NHTSA 14V-567. The recall is for wireless ignition node (win). The elkins, wv. Jeep dealer ship said they do not have the parts, I am number 8 on there list the last time I checked. I would think that they could get the parts in this amount of time.

- Bowden, WV, USA

problem #379

Oct 062015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification on NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair were 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.

- Middletown, AZ, USA

problem #378

Mar 102016

Grand Cherokee

  • 86,100 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact attempted to make a left turn and the vehicle shut down and the steering wheel locked up. The failure recurred several times. The check engine oil light illuminated. In each case, the vehicle restarted after a while. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed. The dealer replaced the solenoid and the harness, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall associated with the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 86,100.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #377

May 132013

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the four wheel drive warning light flickered. The windshield wipers randomly activated and the instrument panel gauges randomly flashed without warning. The dealer replaced the ignition switch; however, the four wheel drive warning light continued to illuminate. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V175000 (electrical system, power train) and 14V567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

- Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

problem #376

Jun 112015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
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 not available. 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 had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Reinholds, PA, USA

problem #375

Mar 072014

Grand Cherokee

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics where it was diagnosed that the tipm and fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #374

Feb 282014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #373

Feb 122016

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • 18,400 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness and the starter 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....updated 04/26/16 the consumer stated the ignition key kept getting stuck in the accessory position. The vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repairs.

- Dundalk, MD, USA

problem #372

Oct 022015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,935 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness and started needed to be replaced.. the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,935. Updated 04/20/16 updated 04/28/16.

- Dundalk, MD, USA

problem #371

Aug 282015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/22/16 consumer stated brunswick auto mart completed the P57 recall on 3/2/16, they also completed the P73 recall on 3/2/16

- Copley, OH, USA

problem #370

Feb 032016

Grand Cherokee

  • 76,500 miles
When stationary the car often does not start, jiggling around battery will sometimes start, also when in motion the car has stalled, this occurred in busy city road. We have been to the dealers service shops to receive recall fix and inspections 3 times and they say nothing is wrong

- Milton, GA, USA

problem #369

Jan 012016

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
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 had not experienced a failure.

- Tamarack, FL, USA

problem #368

Dec 122015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000(electrical system); however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bronx, NY, USA

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