Problems with 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dash started flashing and beeping and lost power. had to have it towed home that cost$471.30. talked to mopar they gave me dealership information said they could get me a tow and loaner car. i called jeep dealership in rapid city, sd they said they "wont come get it or give me a loaner car but the bring it by anytime this weak because they usually are not doing anything."so now im and hour away with no way to work and no way to get jeep to rapid because of first tow bill.. the malfunctioning part has been recalled on my 2008 jeep grand cherokee.

While driving the car, it will completely shut down even when going 65 mph on a highway. it has happened several times on both local roads and highway. i will have to coast over to the side of the road, put the car in park, turn the key to the off position and then restart the car. it is very scary and dangerous. there is a recall for the electrical system number 08v059000 but my vin is not included. mechanics cannot find issue.

Vehicle does not start and shuts off ignition module or ignition key (fobik) is not functioning there was a recall 14v567000 but the dealer said there no recall on my vehicle and according to the recall it pertains to vehicles manufactured in may of 08 and my vehicle was manufactured in may of 08

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. when the vehicle was started, the engine started and then shut off. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the contact was informed to call the dealer. the contact called an unknown dealer and was informed that there was no recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

After turning off engine, key fob is seized in ignition switch, but releases after period of time. this is a constant recurring issue, with varying wait times, occurring each time car is driven. prolonged wait time causes battery to drain.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 45 mph, the engine seized and shut off. the contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road and restart it with no issue. the contact stated she experienced the failure again on july 12, 2019. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the contact called bryden motors (located at 548 broad st, beloit, wi 53511, (608) 364-8880) and notified them of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 71,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. hall chrysler dodge jeep ram virginia beach (3152 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23452, (877) 475-0721) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 115,000. parts distribution disconnect.

I was driving down a busy road and all my warning lights came on at once-abs, check engine, battery, etc. all my lights started to flicker. my head lights began to get very dimmed so i tried switching my fog lights or high beams on but that only made it worse and the lights completely turned off. my windshield wipers began going very slow making it really hard to see as it was raining. i was able to pull onto a side street. my car felt strange while driving like i wasnt able to accelerate so once i was able to pull off on the side somewhere and get my car in park, all my lights flickered heavily and shut off 1 by 1 and then my car lost all power completely. i had to have my car towed back home bc nothing would start it.

My 2008 jeep grand cherokee laredo will not start. the battery is new. lights come on, radio comes on, lights do not dim, but jeep will not start. (not even click to indicate starter)

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. on several occasions, it was difficult to start the vehicle. additionally, the key seized in the ignition. the vehicle was taken to parkway chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 21560 hall rd, clinton twp, mi 48038, (586) 465-7210) where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical shortage in the win module. the contact was informed that the win module and keys needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Sometimes when the auto engine shut off feature is enabled. when releasing the brake the car fails to restart. to get the car restarted the vehicle must powered completely off and restarted. this has happened when attempting to turn on to busy streets where it could have been catastrophic.

Key will not click and turn off completely after shutting vehicle off. while driving my vehicle, it drives a little rough as far as going over a rough patch in the road and it hits really hard. as if the shocks and or struts are gone.

Key stuck in ignition after parking

When i attempt to put the car in park, my key gets stuck and does not turn all the way to the left to the "off" position. it gets stuck midway, so i have to turn it to the right to restart the engine again and then back to the left. i have to do this multiple times before the key slides all the way left into the off position.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start upon the first attempt, it would take several attempts of turning the key in the ignition. the failure occurred several times. all warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to hudson valley chrysler jeep dodge ram (200 auto park pl, newburgh, ny 12550 (845) 562-4100) where the vehicle was diagnosed but no failure was determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 117,000.

Takata recall (possibly). the jeep was traveling down the highway and the airbag light came on for about 30 seconds and the side curtain airbag deployed for no reason. an ember came out of it and fell on the carpet in the back and burned a hole all the way down to the metal, now my cluster panel is going nuts and all of my electrical is malfunctioning. there is no damage to the outside of my jeep to cause the airbag to deploy. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. the vehicle was placed in neutral and failed to restart right away; therefore, the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road where it was able to restart. the failure progressed and recurred over five times. the vehicle started to crank, but failed to start more than once. the manufacturer issued five tsbs on the electrical system and three recalls on the electrical system; however, the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the dealer (route 18 chrysler jeep dodge ram, 400 nj-18, east brunswick, nj 08816, (732) 387-2600) and the manufacturer were notified. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 60 mph, an abnormal chiming noise was heard and the battery indicator flashed on the instrument cluster. the vehicle stalled and the key failed to release from the ignition. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the battery was checked. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer (capital chrysler jeep dodge ram, 200 waterfield ridge pl, garner, nc 27529). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. the contact was referred to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 125,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. in addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted on several occasions. twin city dodge chrysler jeep ram (650 sagamore parkway south, lafayette, indiana 47905, (765) 588-4077) was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the wire that connected the starter to the ignition needed to be replaced. the dealer stated that the starter was short circuited due to the faulty wire. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. on several occasions, while attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the ignition failed to release the key. the contact had to wait 30 seconds or more for the ignition to release the key. the contact heard a buzz noise before the key was released from the ignition. the contact stated that she had to leave the vehicle unattended for hours due to the key not being released. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to white plains chrysler jeep dodge (70 westchester ave, white plains, ny 10601 914-946-2600), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided the number to nhtsa to file a complaint. the approximate failure mileage was 60,528.

2008 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to recall on parts p57 and p73 on vehicle. *ld *js

While driving, gauge lights turn on. sometimes displaying zero. when vehicle is tested, errors come up, we fix it only to try 10 miles and lights come back on. sometimes, interior lights will not turn on when door is opened. this problem has been ongoing for a couple of years. *tr

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

Takata recall plus electrical air bag code, key fob replacement and connection, trottle and hose.broken back wiper arm

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle was inadvertently moved through the run position to the accessory or off ignition position, and the engine shut off. the vehicle was taken to the manufacturer who stated that the ignition switch and key fob needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Nhtsa camp.14v567000- came out after work and car would not start.no dash lights no start. towed to home. full battery, no fuse issues. isolated to win unit. have contacted dealer, he will order part for $350.00. 2 day wait. will update.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). 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 not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

When using the lane change feature of the turn signals (i.e. depressing the turn signal lever until you hit the first detent, which then activates three turn signal flashes and then automatically turns off)it occasionally flashes the wrong direction. you want to indicate right but it may flash left, it may flash all left signals or some left and some right during the same sequence. it happens in both left and right directions. it happens during about 5% of the time when using the lane change, turn signal feature. i have contacted jeep but received no assistance.

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 experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000(electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. heritage chrysler dodge jeep ram owings mills (11212 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to nhtsa to get a schedule for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Vehicle while driving the key in the ignition on position would randomly, while driving kick to the off position. it would require placing the car in park and re-start the vehicle. there is an active recall for this issue, but it does not include my vin number.

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 repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 10/07/16*lj the consumer stated that the vehicle was traded in at the original dealership. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while in park, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node (win) module and a key fob needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 128,800. parts distribution disconnect.

The car ignition went into accessory position causing the engine to stop while i was driving it on the road. i do not have a lot of keys on the key. also the ignition switch feels somewhat loose when i turn the key.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was approximately 135,000. updated 08/03/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle would stall once a week, at various speeds. updated 08/15/16. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was emailed about the failure, but failed to respond. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Called browns automotive 483 rt 112 patchogue ny 11772 (631) 289-8500 on may 16, 2016 in reference to my wireless ignition node recall. was told they would put me on a waiting list for repair and that it could be a few weeks (spoke with jess). called back june 1st, briana told me i was #38 on the waiting list. called june 28th chrissy told me i was #30 on the waiting list. called july 29th doreena told me i was #27 on the waiting list. at this rate i will not have my recall fixed until sometime in 2017.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while driving various speeds, the passenger side visor began to smoke profusely. the vehicle was pulled over and inspected. the contact observed signs of an electrical fire due to the components of the visor being melted. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting); 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 failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,143. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the electrical system indicator illuminated. the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the vehicle was serviced at kona auto center (76-6353 kuakini hwy, kailua, hi 96740, (808) 329-4408), but the failure recurred. the contact mentioned that the electrical system warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 85,064. *bf 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact attempted to make a left turn and the vehicle shut down and the steering wheel locked up. the failure recurred several times. the check engine oil light illuminated. in each case, the vehicle restarted after a while. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed. the dealer replaced the solenoid and the harness, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall associated with the failure. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 86,100.

Between february 2016 to september 2016 my 2008 jeep grand cherokee has been experience a fail to start. this has been happening intermittently. i have had to tow the car 4 times and it has been to the dealership twice. first was told the battery was the issue, and after changing the battery it continued to happen. now they say its the starter. i have a case number with fca us (jeep customer service) not any help! jeep needs to figure what is wrong with my car and stop throwing parts at it!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness and the starter had failed and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 18,400....updated 04/26/16 *bf *js the consumer stated the ignition key kept getting stuck in the accessory position. the vehicle was not included in the recall. the consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repairs.*js

When stationary the car often does not start, jiggling around battery will sometimes start, also when in motion the car has stalled, this occurred in busy city road. we have been to the dealers service shops to receive recall fix and inspections 3 times and they say nothing is wrong

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 55 mph, the ignition key moved inadvertently into the off position. as a result, the engine turned off. after restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 102,210. vin tool confirms parts not available.

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 experienced a failure.

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 not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

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 were no fault codes from the diagnostic machine. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 91,600.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000(electrical system); however, the part for the recall was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

My 2008 grand cherokee will not start at all. dash light up but will not turn over. battery in new. starter tested and ok. win recall was performed. 4wd software updates were performed. over the past year the vehicle has had multiple no start/no crank issues. after few hours or days, it will turn over. vehicles is always parked/not moving when this occurs. the dealer wants me to pay out of pocket for the tow for a diagnostic test. if the test does not show anything, i pay another $120 for the diag and have to pay for tow elsewhere. jeep customer service is useless. i pay monthly payment and insurance for a driveway ornament.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost power. in addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v470000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.