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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

734Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
45Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System476 complaints

476 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 08V059000, 13V175000, 14V567000.

Engine146 complaints

146 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train78 complaints

78 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V415000.

Fuel and Propulsion System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

07V415000Reported September 12, 2007 - 28,755 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 28,755 vehicles across all affected models.

08V059000Reported February 6, 2008 - 1,338 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 1,338 vehicles across all affected models.

13V175000Reported May 7, 2013 - 295,345 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 295,345 vehicles across all affected models.

14V567000Reported September 17, 2014 - 292,798 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 292,798 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200815
200919
201039
201137
201221
201352
201493
2015289
201659
201720
201825
201919
202010
202113
20226
20235
20245
20253
20264
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.