MYRModel Year Report

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

● Typical for this model
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
734
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

65% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 562 complaints 1994: 609 complaints 1994 1995: 723 complaints 1996: 893 complaints 1997: 991 complaints 1998: 1,028 complaints 1999: 1,638 complaints 1999 2000: 1,447 complaints 2001: 883 complaints 2002: 1,476 complaints 2003: 762 complaints 2004: 1,295 complaints 2005: 2,051 complaints 2006: 1,280 complaints 2007: 1,108 complaints 2008: 734 complaints 2008 734 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 118 complaints 2011: 1,639 complaints 2012: 1,644 complaints 2013: 804 complaints 2014: 2,378 complaints 2014 2015: 1,362 complaints 2016: 310 complaints 2017: 364 complaints 2018: 854 complaints 2019: 368 complaints 2019 2020: 240 complaints 2021: 403 complaints 2022: 261 complaints 2023: 389 complaints 2024: 243 complaints 2024 2025: 75 complaints 2026: 22 complaints
1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 562 complaints 1994: 609 complaints 1995: 723 complaints 1995 1996: 893 complaints 1997: 991 complaints 1998: 1,028 complaints 1998 1999: 1,638 complaints 2000: 1,447 complaints 2001: 883 complaints 2001 2002: 1,476 complaints 2003: 762 complaints 2004: 1,295 complaints 2004 2005: 2,051 complaints 2006: 1,280 complaints 2007: 1,108 complaints 2008: 734 complaints 2008 734 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 118 complaints 2011: 1,639 complaints 2012: 1,644 complaints 2013: 804 complaints 2013 2014: 2,378 complaints 2015: 1,362 complaints 2016: 310 complaints 2016 2017: 364 complaints 2018: 854 complaints 2019: 368 complaints 2019 2020: 240 complaints 2021: 403 complaints 2022: 261 complaints 2022 2023: 389 complaints 2024: 243 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2025 2026: 22 complaints
1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 562 complaints 1993 1994: 609 complaints 1995: 723 complaints 1995 1996: 893 complaints 1997: 991 complaints 1997 1998: 1,028 complaints 1999: 1,638 complaints 1999 2000: 1,447 complaints 2001: 883 complaints 2001 2002: 1,476 complaints 2003: 762 complaints 2003 2004: 1,295 complaints 2005: 2,051 complaints 2005 2006: 1,280 complaints 2007: 1,108 complaints 2008: 734 complaints 2008 734 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 118 complaints 2011: 1,639 complaints 2011 2012: 1,644 complaints 2013: 804 complaints 2013 2014: 2,378 complaints 2015: 1,362 complaints 2015 2016: 310 complaints 2017: 364 complaints 2017 2018: 854 complaints 2019: 368 complaints 2019 2020: 240 complaints 2021: 403 complaints 2021 2022: 261 complaints 2023: 389 complaints 2023 2024: 243 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2025 2026: 22 complaints

2008: 734 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19895
19905
19916
19923
1993562
1994609
1995723
1996893
1997991
19981,028
19991,638
20001,447
2001883
20021,476
2003762
20041,295
20052,051
20061,280
20071,108
2008734
2009138
2010118
20111,639
20121,644
2013804
20142,378
20151,362
2016310
2017364
2018854
2019368
2020240
2021403
2022261
2023389
2024243
202575
202622

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

65% · 476 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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My 2008 jeep grand cheroke has caught on fire multiple times & started smoking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-20

Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While stopped in traffic, the vehicle stalled with the engine oil warning light illuminated. The contact parked, turned off, and then restarted the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29

Also filed under Visibility

Engine

15% · 107 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

11% · 78 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASHINJURY
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I was driving on nys route 17 in the vicinity of liberty when my left front axle broke, the left front wheel came off, the vehicle veered left and crashed into the center island guard rail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-01

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland 5.7 hemi stalled on freeway. I had to immediately pull over as heavy traffic and vehicle would not restart and I lost all steering/brakes/engine control.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-27

Vehicle accelerated when put into reverse. Chrysler sent an "Independant" Inspector, but they will not share the report. In fact, Chrysler lied about conducting the inspection.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-30

Air bags

5% · 40 reports
CRASHINJURY
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At approximately 12:05 pm on Monday, 6/12/23, I was making a right turn into a parking spot in front of Golden1 Credit Union, at 1040 E. Cypress Avenue.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-14

Backed up in store parking lot, put in drive and air bag on steering wheel exploded. Did not hit anything, no other vehicles near, bag just exploded. Caught on store security tape, 2 eye witnesses, police report filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-12

My son hit a tree and split it in half, then took out a 100FT lamp post and then crashed into a guard rail and not one airbag went off!

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-23

Engine and engine cooling

5% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing engine.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2007-10-22Service brakes, hydraulic07V415000 On certain sport utility vehicles, front brake calipers in a certain lot may have been manufactured from gray iron instead of ductile iron as designed and could fracture without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake calipers to see if they fall into this lot and, if so, will replace them free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2007. Owners may contact…

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    2008-02-18Electrical system, visibility08V059000 Chrysler is recalling 1,338 my 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and commander vehicles. The front control module may have been incorrectly manufactured.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the module and replace it if necessary. The recall began on February 18, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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  3. R
    2009-10-15Suspension09E039000 Rock krawler is recalling 44 performance suspension systems sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicle listed above. These suspension systems were produced with grade 2 carriage bolts…

    Remedy: Rock krawler will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The safety recall began on October 15. 2008. All the affected untits have been remedied. Owners may contact rock krawler at…

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    2013-08-15Electrical system, power train13V175000 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…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may…

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  5. R
    2015-08-19Electrical system14V567000 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,...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 476 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 107 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 78 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V415000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 08V059000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 09E039000 · Suspension
  • Recall 13V175000 · Electrical system, power train
  • Recall 14V567000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.