2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 24 complaints for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed followed by a delayed response with the activation of the ABS system. The contact then crashed into another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the left wrist, shoulder, knee and ankle and face. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage center. The manufacturer was notified of the defect.
I started the jeep and traveled normally for about a third of a mile on local streets. The problem started when I turned onto a collector street from a local street applying full throttle. When I lifted my foot off the throttle pedal the jeep kept accelerating. The electronic throttle control warning light went on. I stopped the car by applying the brake and putting the transmission in neutral. The engine continued to rev at about 4000 RPM with the jeep stopped.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Electrical system 476 complaints
- Engine 146 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 65 complaints
- Air bags 40 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 28 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints