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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical system Problems

Complaints
473about this part
Share
64%of 734 total for the year
Median mileage
78,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 473 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 64% of the 734 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11094134, filed 2018-05, 74,000 miles

“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”

NHTSA complaint #11257866, filed 2019-09, 141,355 miles

“Key in ignition but can't roll down windows, use blinkers, no radio. Basically nothing electrical. First noticed problem when headlight seemed like it had short. Replaced bulb at $85. I consider this a serious issue and there are no answers forthcoming for a repair date. Dealership has no answers either. I am noting all contacts concerning this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10721632, filed 2015-05, 109,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11170307, filed 2019-01, 160,000 miles

“Vehicle turns off while I am driving. This has occurred 4 times. I lose power steering, & power brakes. I also have had many incidents where it won't start unless I take the key put, and put it back in. Or it will start, then immediately turn off. I have gotten messages that I have the wrong key. I have had the battery, starter, key fobs, and key sensor replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10715898, filed 2015-05, 40,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026722%
20253139%
202411646%
202318245%
202213049%
202111528%
20207431%
20198423%
201833940%
20178724%
20166220%
201513810%
201448520%
201337647%
201283751%
201178048%
20104740%
20094734%
200847364%
200765859%
200675359%
200592845%
200414411%
2003557%
2002856%
2001425%
20001128%
1999845%
1998606%
1997566%
1996657%
1995406%
1994386%
19935410%
1990120%

Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Engine
107 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
77 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsTires
19 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology