2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems
146 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 146 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 132 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 20 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 32 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 21 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 132 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was traveling on montrose parkway in rockville, md. I was traveling at about 45MPH. I approached a slight bend to the left that had a slight decline. I lost control on debris that was left over from an accident earlier that morning. I struck and went over the curb with the right side of my vehicle. I went head on into a steel light post incased in a concert footer. The vehicle sustained very extensive damage to the front end. The airbags did not deploy during the collision.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the steering wheel failed to move and the vehicle stalled. The tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the engine needed to be replaced. The battery, starter, and engine oil were replaced however, the vehicle failed to restart. The local dealer was not contacted.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Electrical system 476 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 65 complaints
- Air bags 40 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 28 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints