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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 734 total for the year
Median mileage
42,125miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 0% of the 734 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,125 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“Rear hatch open error - illuminating interior lights - when hatch was firmly secure. Continual chime - error message and interior illumination occurred. Took for service at Jeep dealer - informed the latch was bad and would need to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10298285, filed 2010-01, 37,000 miles

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202410%
201910%
201540%
201430%
201310%
201210%
201180%
201011%
200820%
200730%
2006252%
20051638%
200460%
200310%
200250%
200130%
2000785%
1999191%
1998182%
1997131%
1996212%
199581%
199441%
1993265%

Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Electrical system
473 complaints
Engine
107 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
77 complaints
Air bags
40 complaints
Engine cooling
39 complaints
Other or unknown
35 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaints
Vehicle speed control
27 complaints
Brakes
24 complaints
Steering
24 complaints
Fuel system
21 complaints
Tires
19 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