2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 990 complaints
990
Total Complaints
76,200mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
35
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

45,000 25th Percentile
76,200 Median Mileage
100,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System
456
Engine
107
Power Train
65
Air Bags
40
Unknown Or Other
35
Engine And Engine Cooling
32
Vehicle Speed Control
26
Steering
24
Service Brakes
20
Exterior Lighting
17

Severity Assessment

35
Crashes
10
Fires
13
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 12/31/07. IN TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK AND DOESN'T CHANGE GEARS. CAR AT BOTH TIMES WAS DRIVEN AT 40 MILES PER HOUR. WHEN ACCELERATED, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE, RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. *TR"
"STEERING IS EXTREMELY LOOSE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT INTO DIFFERENT LANES. THE STEERING THEN TIGHTENS BACK UP. THIS HAPPENS UPON START UP OF THE VEHICLE. *TR"
"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THERE IS A HALF MOON CUTOUT ON THE DASHBOARD AND DRIVER SIDE. THE LINE REFLECTS VERTICALLY ON BOTH SUNNY AND CLOUDY DAYS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLARE FROM THE LINE AFFECTS HIS DRIVING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,000..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Electrical System 456 complaints
25th: 55,000 mi Median: 78,000 mi 75th: 100,000 mi
Engine 107 complaints
25th: 60,000 mi Median: 78,000 mi 75th: 100,000 mi
Power Train 65 complaints
25th: 61,150 mi Median: 78,256 mi 75th: 99,500 mi
Air Bags 40 complaints
25th: 82,000 mi Median: 109,852 mi 75th: 125,000 mi
Unknown Or Other 35 complaints
25th: 61,000 mi Median: 95,000 mi 75th: 121,500 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

NY: 118 CA: 70 PA: 68 MI: 65 OH: 61 NJ: 60 FL: 53 TX: 31 MA: 31 IL: 31

Who Files Complaints?

2.8%
Original Owners
97.2%
Second+ Owners

Jeep Grand Cherokee — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
199378468
1994775142
1995983146
19961249156
19971432143
19981349194
19992319157
20001855132
2001112895
2002177098
200388760
20041570149
20052732137
2006175079
2007147547
20091959
201017118
2011242190
2012230872
2013110241
20143365224
20151725179
201643445
201755238
2018116075
201951625
202032939
202164334
202241512
202361726
20243559
2025873

Active Recalls (5)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Ignition
Campaign 14V567000 | 17/09/2014
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
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.
Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Campaign 13V175000 | 07/05/2013
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
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 contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Electrical System
Campaign 08V059000 | 06/02/2008
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.
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.
Suspension
Campaign 09E039000 | 19/06/2009
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.
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 1-518-270-9822.
Caliper
Campaign 07V415000 | 12/09/2007
THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Maintain Your Electrical System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
  • Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
  • Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
  • Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
  • Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28