We have classified the 431 complaints from 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
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.