TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE IGNITION SLIPPED OUT OF THE RUN POSITION AND APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,000.
2008 jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems
moderate 419 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
419
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART …
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 70 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND SHUT DOWN. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE AND RESTART THE CAR TO CONTINUE. I'VE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE DOZENS OF TIMES AND I FEAR THAT ONE DAY IT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN ON ME. THE DEALER SEEMS TO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT AND I'M SCARED THAT I'LL GET HURT DRIVING THE CAR. *TR
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AND CORPORATE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. THE SITUATION STARTS WHEN THE WEATHER IS BELOW FREEZING OR SNOWING THEN TURNS TO RAIN. THE SUNROOF DRAIN DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY CAUSING WATER TO POUR OUT OF THE CENTER CEILING MAP LIGHTS,THE GARAGE DOOR CONTROL PANEL, THE DRIVER SIDE COLUMN, AND THE HANDLE TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSES A MAJOR DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING AN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL MODULE WAS BURNING THROUGH WIRES. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY AND WOULD OFTEN FAIL TO START. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ELECTRICAL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT FAILED TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY EXIT THE HIGHWAY, SHUT OFF, AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY ONCE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THERE WER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); 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 ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPIERENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MAD…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS SHORT CIRCUITED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000. UPDATED 02/15/2017*CT
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2008 jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 419 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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