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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Tires Problems

Complaints
19about this part
Share
3%of 734 total for the year
Median mileage
23,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of the 734 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.

Example complaints

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

“The sidewall and tread are separating. The tires are goodyear rs-a emt run on flat tires that came standard on my 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee srt8. This was discovered by a tire technician while having my tires rotated from left to right and vice versa. I was told to replace the tires as soon as possible.”

NHTSA complaint #10384000, filed 2011-02, 19,201 miles

“2008 Jeep srt8 purchased in december 2009 with brand new tires. Less than 30k miles and found front tires separating on inner edges with plenty of tread left and alignment within specs. I found this yesterday when I decided to do some maintenance repairs as I am a Jeep technician and I work at a chrysler dealership. The front tires are completely separated with threads exposed. This is extremely dangerous as I drive this vehicle with family at highway speeds. I have pictures if necessary and can provide alignment specs. …”

NHTSA complaint #10469175, filed 2012-08, 46,800 miles

“Tire malformation and tread de lamination on both front goodyear eagle rsa tires. This tire has had a recall for full replacement in 2006. This is urgent safety issue. Photo's and complaint e mail thread is available. I have made every effort to document and try to call this to goodyear's corp. Office. Vehicle is in non drivable condition I need to send photos. Please address this asap as this a major safety issue and both Jeep and goodyear are very aware of this condition. This is original equipment issued tires from factory.”

NHTSA complaint #10283466, filed 2009-09, 21,000 miles

“I was heading to california from el paso, texas on the 13th of may, 2009. We drove to blythe, california and stayed the night. We didn't want to drive throughout the night. The next morning we headed to torrance, california. Within 50 miles out of blythe, my back right tire had blown out. We heard a hugh loud noise when it blew out. I lost control of the 2008 Jeep cherokee with only 9000 miles immediately. I finally got control of the vehicle and pull over to the only area that was possible. My brother in law was following me in front and my good friend behind me. …”

NHTSA complaint #10269364, filed 2009-05, 9,000 miles

“I bought a 2008 Jeep srt8 at the end of december 2009 in florida with approx. 18900 miles on it and got a full certified warranty with it. I drove it to minnesota where I live and do not drive it much at all. I have put around 4900 miles on it since then and at best buy putting in new headlights they told me my front tires tread was separating. I already had a appointment scheduled the next day to have the dealership fix the leak in my roof for the second time. The inside tread on both of my front tires was really bad and the dealership said I should not drive it till it gets new tires. …”

NHTSA complaint #10339810, filed 2010-06, 23,866 miles

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202410%
202210%
202110%
202010%
201810%
201721%
201621%
201520%
201420%
2013111%
2012101%
201130%
201054%
200997%
2008193%
2007202%
2006131%
2005191%
200491%
200351%
200291%
200181%
2000121%
1999201%
1998131%
1997162%
1996354%
1995213%
1994142%
1993132%

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
Exterior 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.

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