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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Based on reports from 988 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
988
Crashes
35
Fires
10
Recalls
5
TSBs
62
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 988 complaints, 35 crashes, 10 fires, and 5 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine wont turn over wont start

24 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX
2

electronic throttle control and engine check lights on

17 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
3

loss of power while driving

5 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

455 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 76K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

99
0–30K
158
30–60K
225
60–90K
129
90–120K
70
120–150K
47
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (225 reports) • Median: 76K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (455 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical455 (46%)
Engine139 (14%)
Drivetrain65 (7%)
Other42 (4%)
Airbags40 (4%)
Speed Control26 (3%)
Steering24 (2%)
Brakes23 (2%)

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 46% of all reports filed for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 455 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 76,200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 76K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 139 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 65 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 40 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

18
08
27
09
52
10
46
11
33
12
78
13
146
14
354
15
73
16
30
17
39
18
23
19
15
20
19
21
10
22
7
23
9
24
5
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

07V415000Oct 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

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.

08V059000Feb 2008

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

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

09E039000Oct 2009

SUSPENSION

ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.

13V175000Aug 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

14V567000Aug 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

988

Class avg

387

2.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 988 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is related to the electrical, with 455 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 988 complaints, 35 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Grand Cherokee problems start?
Based on 728 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 76,200 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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