2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

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.

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.

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)

When driving it will randomly shift into 4th gear very hard and stay in 4th until you turn it off. It will happen at any speed and be fine for months or do have the issues consistently for long period of time then stop. It happens with no pattern or related reasons.

I HAVE TWO 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE'S. RECENTLY I BECAME AWARE OF THE FCA GROUP P57 RECALL WHICH IS AN UPDATED IGNITION CYLINDER AND WIRELESS MODULE AFTER ASKING AROUND MY CIRCLE ABOUT MY TWO VEHICLES STALLING. MOST RECENTLY MY WIFE AND CHILD WHERE DRIVING AT 110KPH DRIVING STRAIGHT WHEN HER GC SHUT OFF. SHE SAFELY PULLED TO THE SIDE BUT THIS IS EXTREMELY UNNERVING. MY GC HAS ALSO TURNED OFF, BUT MINE HAS BEEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR WHEN IDLING. MY VIN IS [XXX] HER VIN IS [XXX] MY LOCAL DEALER HAS SAID THERE IS NO OUSTTANDING RECALL AND THAT P57 DOES NOT APPLY TO EITHER OF MY VINS. \THIS IS CONFUSING SINCE MY EXISTING IGNITION CYLINDERS ARE THE SAME AS THOSE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND THE NEW PART REQUIRES A PUSH-TO-TURN (MINE DO NOT HAVE THIS NOW). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Driver's steering wheel airbag malfunctioned and deployed unexpectedly while backing into a parking space. Safety of passengers through potential of bodily injury and car crash due to lack of sight and sudden explosion/deployment of airbag while car is actively being driven could have been causedby this malfunction. Various incidents of this safety issue have been reported, but no recalls have been officiated yet for this specific year and model. Vehicle has not inspected yet, it just occurred this morning. Insurance was notified, but said it needed to be inspected by a mechanic or dealership. Airbag light came on today for the first time while driving home and then airbag malfunctioned/deployed while parking.

While driving down the interstate at approximately 75mph to 80 mph, the driver side air bag curtain deployed with no warning or indication. There was no impact or bump in the road to cause vibration or a false signal to trigger the activation of the air curtain. I was simply driving the vehicle as normal when it deployed. When the airbags deployed, it caused me to swerve due to fear of the load noise, physical impact of air curtain, and visual interference. Fortunately, there was no traffic in the adjacent lanes, and I was able to get to the shoulder of the interstate. After I assessed the situation and calmed my nerves I navigated to my destination under the risk of visual impedance on the driver side. Emergency services was not contacted. The vehicle was not inspected by a professional however it was discussed with certified mechanics. In addition, I contacted the manufacturer in which they responded with..."There are no recalls for this vehicle, the vehicle is 16 years old with over 150K miles therefore they will do nothing. Regardless of the mileage and vehicle age, this should NOT have happened as there was no cause for it to happen. Luckily no additional damage took place or any major injury or fatality.

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 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.

My air bag light has been lit up like a Christmas tree for since June. I have not been in an accident and the wipers are not responding properly when turned on.

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.

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.

VEHICLE HAS RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OF POWER, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. VERY DANGEROUS. TOOK TO DEALER AND LEFT FOR A WEEK FOR THEM TO TEST AND REPLICATE AND REPAIR. THEY SAID THEY WERE UNABLE TO. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. EACH TIME, SO FAR, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP OUT OF TRAFFIC, BUT I FEAR THAT IT MAY HAPPEN IN A LESS FORTUNATE SETTING. IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY, JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD DOWN THE ROAD. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND A RED LIGHTING BOLT LIGHT ALSO COMES ON OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BATTERY, STARTER, AND ENGINE OIL WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHCILE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MIELAGE WAS 113,000.

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.

WHEN FILLING UP MY JEEP WITH GAS THE FILLER NECK OVER FLOWS EVERY SINGLE TIME AND I HEARD THE COUNTERPARTS ON THE DODGE DURANGO IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND THERE IS A RECALL ON THEM FIXING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A HUGE ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND SINCE OTHER JEEP OWNERS I KNOW WITH THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.

Traveling at 55mph on Rt. 264 W. in Virginia Beach, VA the right rear tire "exploded" with no warning whatsoever and sent my vehicle out of control coming very close to impacting vehicles on either side. I regained partial control and got the vehicle onto the shoulder. My family was shaken but o.k. State Police arrived. Upon inspection there was very little left of the tire (I will upload pics). Vehicle was brought to "Discount Tire" where close inspection of the remaining tires showed steel belt protruding from the front right tire. I was amazed. The vehicle had recently passed state inspection and was well within wear limits. I paid to have the (2) obviously failed tires replaced and asked Goodyear Customer Service to pay to replace the remaining (2) - all were bought as a set from Walmart. Goodyear Customer Service refused and now I must pay for the work as no one in their right minds would drive around on the remaining (2).. There's a 50/50 chance they would fail as well! It is my understanding these are not their "top of the line tires", but I must ask when it comes to safety what possible difference can that make? We depend on our government to properly test such basic safety related items that can cause death and damage in a moment to any family. I hope the NHTSA will/does thoroughly investigate all Goodyear tires, but especially these sold primarily at Walmart if I understood correctly. This is an incident that simply should not have occurred and even after the fact of TWO of these tires falling apart on the same vehicle, their corporate headquarters refused any responsibility; financial or otherwise.. not even an apology!

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE AIR IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING VALVE STEM WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE STEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE VALVE STEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE STEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,232.

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

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.

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN ISSUE IN ONE OF THE AREAS NOTED, USUALLY WHEN ACCELERATING THROUGH A GRADUAL TURN TO THE LEFT SUCH AS ON AN "ON" RAMP. THE DRIVE TRAIN HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY BOTH INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AS WELL AS JEEP'S AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER IN YONKER'S, NY WITH REPORTS OF NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE. THE JEEP SERVICE CENTER HAS STATED THAT WHILE THEY TOO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE MALFUNCTION, THEY ARE INCAPABLE OF DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM, SUGGESTING IT BE DRIVEN BY THE OWNER "UNTIL IT WORSENS".

THE INNER TREAD IS SEPARATING FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE AND THE METAL IS BEING EXPOSED. THE ALIGNMENT IS GOOD AND ALL FRONT END PARTS ARE GOOD. I NOTICED THIS AS I WAS CLEANING AND DOING MAINTENANCE. I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE TO WORK AND FEAR I WILL BE IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while looking underneath the vehicle, he noticed that the skid plate was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the skid plate was extremely rusted. The contact called the local dealer and was notified that there was a replacement part. The contact was also provided the cost to do the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 39,400.

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. IN LESS THAN 1000 MILES WITHIN PURCHASE THE 4W DRIVE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS PARKED ON A CURB AT A RETIREMENT HOME AND A AMBULANCE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF ME. WHILE I WAS INSIDE PEOPLE RAN IN AND SAID MY JEEP WAS ROLLING AWAY AND IT HIT THE AMBULANCE IN FRONT OF ME. THE JEEP WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF WHEN IT ROLLED AWAY. WITNESSES AND THE POLICE REPORT CONFIRM THIS. AFTER GETTING THE RUN AROUND FROM THE DEALERSHIP FOR 6 MONTHS I TOOK IT SOMEWHERE ELSE TO GET IT LOOKED AT AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING SPEEDS OF 40 AND 65 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000.

WHILE STUCK ON ICE IN OUR DRIVEWAY, MY WIFE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT BACKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY TO RETRY GETTING TO THE HOUSE, SHE HAD THE 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IN PARK, I WENT TO ASSIST IN BACKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, SHE HOPPED OVER THE CONSOLE AND HIT THE GEARSHIFT WITH HER LEG OR FOOT THE JEEP GEARSHIFT THEN WENT FROM PARK, INTO REVERSE WITHOUT THE BRAKE BEING DEPRESSED AS IS THE DESIGN, THE JEEP RAPIDLY WENT BACKWARDS THE OPEN DOOR "SCOOPING ME TOWARD THE UNDERSIDE OF THE JEEP, I WAS ABLE TO ROLL AWAY FROM THE JEEP, MY WIFE THEN GOT INTO THE DRIVER SEAT AND PUT INTO PARK JUST BEFORE CRASHING INTO THE WOODED AREA ALONG OUR DRIVEWAY. A CHECK OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM SHOWED IT WAS AND STILL IS NON WORKING. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN MET WITH TRAGIC RESULTS HAD I NOT BEEN ABLE TO ROLL AWAY FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MOVING JEEP, AND HAD MY WIFE BEEN UNABLE TO STOP THE JEEP WHEN SHE DID. AS A RESULT I HAVE SUSTAINED PAIN TO MY LOWER BACK, AND MY WIFE TO HER CERVICAL SPINE. *TR

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.

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.

TL* 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.

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DASH AND RADIO AND AUTO SEAT DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY; UPON TOUCHING KEY AND BUMPING THE KEY; ALL FUNCTIONS WORKED AGAIN I GOT NEW KEYS AND IT STILL HAPPENS. *TR

AIRBAG DISABLES DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER ... JEEP DEALER/SERVICE CHARGED A FEE FOR AIR BAG LIGHT

TL* 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.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that upon returning to the vehicle, the contact’s daughter noticed that the front driver's side seat was smoldering. The contact stated that her daughter reported that the entire seat bottom of the seat was charred and melted the plastic frame and the seat cover. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed back to the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that the seat heater had engaged independently, causing her daughter to place a blanket on the seat to safely drive the vehicle. A mobile independent mechanic inspected the vehicle, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.