Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 5.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
733Complaints
5Recalls
23Crashes
5Fires
10Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (62.2% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Electrical System complaints here are 5.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Electrical System
456 · 62.2%
Recalled
Recall 14V567000 · Recall 08V059000
Engine
107 · 14.6%
No official action
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Power Train
65 · 8.9%
Recalled
Recall 13V175000
Air Bags
40 · 5.5%
No official action
—
Engine And Engine Cooling
32 · 4.4%
No official action
—
Vehicle Speed Control
26 · 3.5%
No official action
—
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 733 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING ALL MY GAUGES STOPPED WORKING SUCH AS THE WIPERS, SPEEDOMETER, OIL LIGHT, ALL OF MY GAUGES STOPPED WORKING THAT ARE CONTROLLED BY THE…”NHTSA complaint 10450471 — filed 03/06/2012 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON INTERSTATE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND STEERING CONTROL TIGHTENED. GAS GAUGE WENT TO E, MPH WENT TO 0. VEHICLE STARTED…”NHTSA complaint 10441790 — filed 12/30/2011 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE HE WAS STOPPED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10439386 — filed 12/12/2011 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 456 of 733 NHTSA complaints (62.2%), followed by engine (107), power train (65), air bags (40). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
733 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 23 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V567000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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