2008 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE: complaints, problems and recalls

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 12/31/07. IN TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK AND DOESN'T CHANGE GEARS. CAR AT BOTH TIMES WAS DRIVEN AT 40 MILES PER HOUR. WHEN ACCELERATED, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE, RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 1,332 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218599 at NHTSA ↗

STEERING IS EXTREMELY LOOSE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT INTO DIFFERENT LANES. THE STEERING THEN TIGHTENS BACK UP. THIS HAPPENS UPON START UP OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10220471 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THERE IS A HALF MOON CUTOUT ON THE DASHBOARD AND DRIVER SIDE. THE LINE REFLECTS VERTICALLY ON BOTH SUNNY AND CLOUDY DAYS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLARE FROM THE LINE AFFECTS HIS DRIVING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10220890 at NHTSA ↗

TL*- THE CONTACT LEASES A 2008 JEEP CHEROKEE 4X4. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING GARAGE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATED, INSTEAD IT WENT INTO REVERSE. SHE WAITED A FEW MINUTES THEN WHEN SHE TRIED TO PROCEED FORWARD THE VEHICLE CONTINUED IN REVERSE THEN JERKED AND STRUCK THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO WASN'T ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG AND IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN DRIVER ERROR. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN BY THE WHITE PLAINS POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT NUMBER 08-10826. THE CURRENT AND…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,511 miles reported. Look up ODI 10221791 at NHTSA ↗

A FEW WEEKS AGO I PURCHASED A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE MECHANICALS ARE FINE. BUT THERE IS A VERY PRONOUNCED REFLECTION OF THE CURVED DASH IN THE WINDOW WHICH IS EXACTLY IN THE LINE OF VISION. IT IS EXTREMELY DISTRACTING, IF NOT DANGEROUSLY INTRUSIVE. IT COULD BE EASILY FIXED IF THEY DECREASE THE SIZE OF THE "GUTTER" AROUND THE CURVED AREA ABOVE THE ODOMETER. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A PRONOUNCED REFLECTION AND IN SUCH A CRITICAL LOCATION, AND IT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SEVERE DESIGN DEFECT. IT IS PRONOUNCED BOTH ON SUNNY AND CLOUDY DAYS.…

Owner-reported narrative. 160 miles reported. Look up ODI 10222325 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN MID TURN. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED AS WELL. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT NEARLY STRUCK TWO CHILDREN AND A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT HIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN NHTSA CAM…

Owner-reported narrative. 10,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10227793 at NHTSA ↗

RE: 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND EDITION PURCHASED IN SEPT OF 07. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH AND 4 TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD A LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR "REPAIR AND CORRECTION, BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS HAPPENING. THE DEALER IS NOW AT A LOSS AS TO HOW TO REPAIR THIS ISSUE. THEIR SOLUTION SEEMS TO BE THAT I SHOULD PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN I FEEL THE POWER FAILING, SHUT OFF THE CAR AND THEN RESTART IT TO RESET THE COMPUTER. THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE ISSUE IS BECAUSE THE…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,042 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232332 at NHTSA ↗

2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD 5.7 HEMI WITH 44,000 MILES. CAR HAS FELT SLUGGISH A FEW TIMES TO THE POINT OF ALMOST SHUTTING DOWN. YESTERDAY AS I WAS DRIVING, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON BUT I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE WITHOUT ANY INCIDENTS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10239282 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2007-09-12 (September 12, 2007)

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence: THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2008-02-06 (February 6, 2008)

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2013-05-07 (May 7, 2013)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.

Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.

Reported: 2014-09-17 (September 17, 2014)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.

Consequence: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.