Owner-reported complaints naming the suspension system, filed with NHTSA
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Suspension reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
9
Latest Dec 29, 2024
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
1%
of 733 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1
What this page shows
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 9 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming suspension
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
ElectricalSuspension
Filed Dec 29, 2024
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.
NHTSA ID
11632951
Incident
Dec 29, 2024
ElectricalSuspension
Filed Nov 6, 2018
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.
NHTSA ID
11149594
Incident
Jun 18, 2018
Other / unspecifiedPowertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Mar 3, 2018
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".
NHTSA ID
11076103
Incident
Jan 26, 2018
Mileage
97,850 mi
Body & structureEngineSuspension
Filed Nov 12, 2015
Crash reported1 injury reported
I WAS TRAVELING ON MONTROSE PARKWAY IN ROCKVILLE, MD. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45MPH. I APPROACHED A SLIGHT BEND TO THE LEFT THAT HAD A SLIGHT DECLINE. I LOST CONTROL ON DEBRIS THAT WAS LEFT OVER FROM AN ACCIDENT EARLIER THAT MORNING. I STRUCK AND WENT OVER THE CURB WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. I WENT HEAD ON INTO A STEEL LIGHT POST INCASED IN A CONCERT FOOTER. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED VERY EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE COLLISION. THIS IS A VERY MAJOR CONCERN TO ME BECAUSE THIS COULD HAVE TURNED OUT WAY WORSE, BUT I WAS VERY, VERY LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO ONLY SUSTAIN BRUISING. THIS VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS.
NHTSA ID
10789997
Incident
Nov 10, 2015
Mileage
76,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Aug 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN INTO THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,936.
NHTSA ID
10758839
Incident
Aug 19, 2014
Mileage
105,936 mi
SuspensionVisibility
Filed Dec 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED LOW VISIBILITY BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT PROPERLY CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL SHE NOTICED AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
NHTSA ID
10554775
Incident
Feb 23, 2013
Mileage
92,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Oct 29, 2013
TIRES HAVE BEEN GETTING UN EVEN WEAR. TOOK VEHICLE TO CERTIFIED SHOP, THEY INFORM ME MY SUSPENSION IS GONE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, WHERE I WAS TOLD IT CANT BE BAD. I HAVE ONLY DONE HIGHWAY DRIVING WITH THIS VEHICLE, I DON'T SEE HOW IT WENT OUT SO SOON. I READ ONLINE AND A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT. *TR
NHTSA ID
10549999
Incident
Aug 20, 2013
Mileage
43,000 mi
EngineOther / unspecifiedSuspension+1 more
Filed Sep 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 12/26/13*LJ THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WAS REPLACED. THE SPEAKERS WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, THE STABILIZER BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA ID
10542561
Incident
Sep 27, 2011
Mileage
51,000 mi
Other / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Mar 5, 2012
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - VALVE STEMS CORRODED BADLY - APPEAR TO BE MADE OF POOR QUALITY ALUMINUM - EVENTUALLY BROKE OFF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADD AIR PRESSURE. COULD HAVE EASILY BROKEN OFF WHEN DRIVING JUST DUE TO VIBRATION AND CAUSED A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAVE REPLACE THREE UNITS SO FAR AT A COST OF OVER $300. HAVE KEPT OLD PARTS AND INVOICES AND PICTURES OF BADLY CORRODED UNITS. PLEASE RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. JEEP HAS REPLACED UNITS WITH BRASS UNITS NOW!!! THEY SHOULD PAY FOR THEIR MISTAKES. PARTS MADE BY SCHRADER ELECTRONICS. *TR
NHTSA ID
10450365
Incident
Jan 30, 2012
Mileage
18,155 mi
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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