2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jun 9, 2021 · Airbags · AL

The airbag sensor is on. I had it checked at a independent mechanic shop the name of the shop is Magic AutoCenter, also my esp and abs sensor is on to. A lot of times I have to manually touch the esp button to turn off the traction.

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 160,000 miles · IL

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. My car felt strange while driving like I wasnt able to accelerate so once I was able to pull off on the side somewhere and get my car in park, all my lights flickered heavily and shut off 1 by 1 and then my car lost all power completely. I had to have my car towed back home bc nothing would start it.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · 129,000 miles · CT

Every icon on the dashboard goes on all at once while driving. Even after the car is turned off the inside dashboard lights stay on for an extended period of time. Ie icons include: ABS, check engine, airbag, stability control, brake, and a lightening bolt not sure what that is for.

Filed Mar 14, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 155,500 miles · TX

After 5 minutes of driving the emergency brake light (e-brake was not on), the ABS module light, and the esp bas light came on simultaneously and would not turn off. I tried to reset the computer manually multiple times to see if the lights would eventually turn off but every time they came on. I then took the vehicle into a repair shop that specializes in jeep repair and they ran diagnostics and told me that I required a new ABS module assembly, passenger seat belt latch and a clock-spring assembly for the drivers side and r/f brake caliper that had broken off for no reason. I was told that if I were to get in an accident not only would my brakes not lock preventing further damage but my driver air bag would not deploy as well causing inevitable injury. This had cost me almost $1400 not to mention I was without a vehicle for several days.

Filed Oct 18, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 79,000 miles · SC

The ABS controller failed. There are complaints all over the internet about people having the same issue. I believe it was burned out by the faulty ignition switch which powers it. The switch is already under recall.

Filed May 6, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 102,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The ABS, esp, bas and anti skid warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2013 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed followed by a delayed response with the activation of the ABS system. The contact then crashed into another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the left wrist, shoulder, knee and ankle and face. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage center. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2011 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · NH

1) operated left turn signal 2) tone then error messages (a) service suspension (b) check gauges. All dash indicate lamps came on - ABS, esp, air bag, check engine etc. Turn signals became inoperative. A/c became inoperative, hazard lights inoperative, fuel gauge inoperative, tachometer inoperative, speedometer inoperative. Consequences: risk of accident due to distraction by warning tone and all indicator lamps lighting suddenly while driving. Risk of accident due to inoperative turn indicator signals and inoperative hazards. Unknown whether ABS system working since ABS warning lamp was lit. Unknown whether air bag system was operational since air bag warning lamp was lit (3) shut off engine and after a few minutes restarted - no change all lamps lit. Left turn signal remained lit but not flashing even with key off. Called jeep dealer service suggested pulling iod relay. No improvement. 2 more restarts with extended (more than 1 hour) vehicle off and all lights cleared except check engine. Do not know cause of problem yet. Car was taken to jeep dealer. No fault codes were detected. Dealer had no information

Filed Jul 5, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 45,000 miles · FL

I recently purchased a newer model used vehicle that has started to present some serious concerns that the dealership where I purchased it cannot figure out the problem and discounts my complaint. My vehicle's motor acts as if is going to stall on take off from a stop position. I have attempted on 3 separate occasions to have the problem serviced by the dealership's service department; however, the dealership tells me they have no concerns with the vehicle. Although the problem is not presenting itself when I bring it to the dealership, it is happening more often now than in the beginning of the vehicle's purchase that I know the problem is escalating. I cannot figure out what "triggers" this event except that when it does happen, my two young children are in the vehicle. A new issue also has presented itself. On july 4, as we were traveling down a narrow road aligned by trees, the vehicle down shifted so hard it cause the vehicle to accelerate and forcibly jerk; however, we immediately regained control of the vehicle. My ABS, esp and bas lights are displayed and I have an appointment with the dealership to have this serviced for tuesday, july 6, at which tme I will also ask them to perform another inspection/service my stalling motor issue as well as the new accelerating/jerking issue.

Filed May 28, 2010 · Electrical · 14,711 miles · NY

1) operated left turn signal 2) tone then error messages (a) service suspension (b) check gauges. All dash indicate lamps came on - ABS, esp, air bag, check engine etc. Turn signals became inoperative. A/c became inoperative, hazard lights inoperative, fuel gauge inoperative, tachometer inoperative, speedometer inoperative. Consequences: risk of accident due to distraction by warning tone and all indicator lamps lighting suddenly while driving. Risk of accident due to inoperative turn indicator signals and inoperative hazards. Unknown whether ABS system working since ABS warning lamp was lit. Unknown whether air bag system was operational since air bag warning lamp was lit (3) shut off engine and after a few minutes restarted - no change all lamps lit. Left turn signal remained lit but not flashing even with key off. Called jeep dealer service suggested pulling iod relay. No improvement. 2 more restarts with extended (more than 1 hour) vehicle off and all lights cleared except check engine. Do not know cause of problem yet. Unable to find jeep dealer with service dept open on sat of memorial day weekend or can only do oil changes and tire rotations on sat.

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 31,000 miles · IA

2008 grand cherokee 4x4 4.7l flexfuel extremely sluggish on throttle demand (305 hp ???!!!), harsh transmission up/down shift and stalling at highway speeds (four occurrences within five weeks) . The dealership performed the february 2008 recall of the fcm (front control module) after being directed by the customer to do so since the serial # on the module matched the "wrongly manufactured" ones; however, the VIN search within chrysler recall database returned empty. Evidently, the dealership owning the new vehicle at the date of the recall never performed it (as required by law) . The incident repeated after the replacement of the fcm. The dealership retrieved an ABS fault code hence decided that the PCM (powertrain control module) is defective???!!! ( seven days on back order) "lifetime powertrain warranty" seems to be accomplished by ignoring of the driver's safety. The software running on the PCM should never be given the choice of immediately shutting off of the engine especially when the vehicle travels at a high rate of speed. Modern steering and braking systems are almost non-operational when there is no available assisting power.