The interior lights like dashboard/radio/a.c lights flicker while I'm driving. Its seems like some kind of short cause my the bulb on my right tail light seems to go out a lot more than any other light. When im parked and any door gets opened the dome lights flicker on and off even when I have it to be off when when the doors open. Also my headlights look like moist of some sort, dont see any cracks for that to happen. Due to the moisture or maybe not even related to it but the headlights dont even look like theyre on
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical complaints
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the jeep goes into limp mode and gets stuck in 2 gear I have replaced the shifter solenoid and still happens I have read about this happing to the same jeep from 2005-2010 model and this is a safety issue that need to be recalled immediately. I was driving on the highway and the jeep shifted into 2nd gear mind I was going the speed limit of 65 and it went down to 30 MPH and it almost caused a pike up on the interstate.
The ignition turns its self off when your driving down the road. It starts back up when you turn the fob, but you have to slow down to a very slow speed before the transmission will engage and this is very dangerous when it happens in heavy traffic.
I have not owner this vehicle for very long but while driving the engine will tune off! The engine isnt stalling it straight tunes off at low speeds or high speeds. It will tune off while accelerating almost like its miss firing. Most time the vehicle will recover on it own but ultimately will tune off. This is important becuase it dose this while on the highway, in traffic and it unsafe not to mention scary.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after pulling into the garage and parking the vehicle, the vehicle was turned off however, the key had seized in the ignition switch. After waiting for several minutes, the contact heard a click from the ignition switch and the key was able to be removed. The contact stated the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle shut-off due to the failure stated in the recall. The failure mileage was 121,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have owned this Jeep since approximately 2010 and is in great condition. This has been a great vehicle and has recently began to give us these issues. 1. Something is definitely wrong with the electrical system. It is available for inspection upon request. 2. Temperature gauge not reading, drivers side rear tail light and front passenger side marker lights do not work. Directional and brake light functions work only. Partial illumination on instrument panel, driver side window switch intermittently works, windshield washer intermittently works, defogger / vent function partially working, 1 horn working and vehicle reliability is the safety issue. 3. My mechanic looked at it and is was NOT surprised about all the issues at once. He mentioned the TIPM having issues as many other of his customers having the same issues. 4. My vehicle has not been inspected by anyone else but my mechanic. 5. There were engine light warning lamps that suddenly came on when the lights started to not work, then the other issues followed. Since this is an electrical issue, the vehicle has a possibility of shutting down while driving, as has happened to others.
Electrical issues on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee purchased June 2020. Car keeps cutting off. The ignition key seem to be sticking between the ON and START position. Constantly having to pull onto the side of the rode or having to hurry and put my hazard lights on because car cuts off. I have taken it to the jeep dealership 2-3 times , they couldn’t diagnose my car. Only thing they did was put a new starter on. Problem still occurs. I’ve taken it to multiple mechanics. Problems unknown. A new starter , alternator & battery has been replaced. And recently my airbag light has came on. Which comes and goes. I’ve had this car since June 2020. and it’s given me the same problem with no one able to tell me what’s wrong with it and I’ve replaced the batteries in the key fob. Today the car was just blank when I put the key in. I’m so confused. Car won’t go over 40 mph. I kept notes and saved receipts and text messages via jeep , via the car salesman , stating how unsafe this car has been….
Gas pedal system failed. Sluggish acceleration when turning into traffic doesn't go past 20mph it stuck causing cars to swerve. Slow acceleration up bridges barely get up it without traffic backing up. Stop signs cars almost rear ended me truck wont move. Also crossing rail road tracks. I called Jeep said no recall on my vehicle. Got a diagnostic test at Mytee and Monro auto said fail gas pedal. Warning lights came on flashing 3 weeks ago on dashboard
Jeep will completely turn off while driving at random times and at random speeds.The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to the manufacturer who stated that the ignition switch and key fob needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system).The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,800.
Jeep will completely turn off while driving at random times and at random speeds. This includes highway and local roads. More than once, while driving at high speeds on the highway, the car turned off and I had to coast to the shoulder, turn the ignition switch to off and restart the car. Car will also intermittently not accelerate above 40 MPH. The car has been brought to more than one repair shop and no one can find anything wrong with it that would cause this dangerous situation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken brown's jeep chrysler dodge ram (483 route 112 patchogue, ny 11772, (631)289-8500) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The sunroof drain does not work properly causing water to pour out of the center ceiling map lights,the garage door control panel, the driver side column, and the handle to get into the vehicle. This causes a major distraction while driving and also can cause severe electrical damage, water damage to the interior and mold/mildew build up. .
I received a noticed but was told my bin number was not included within the recall notice. The ignition key (fobik) does not return to "on" position sometimes after been rotated to the "start" position, instead sticking between the two position.
Smoke coming out of hood while driving. Pulled into fire station in milford, mi and smoke was getting heavier. Firemen assisted and said less than a minute entire engine compartment would have been on fire. Wire connected to alternator was "shorting" and sparks were melting cable wrapping and plastic engine cover. Fire department has report
The key fob gets stuck in the ignition when the vehicle is turned off and put in park. If you shake the shifter when it's in park with your foot on the brake and the key turned to as far as it will go before turning the car on it will usually come out after a few attempts and cycles of this process. Yesterday, for the first time, it was locked in the ignition and wouldn't turn the vehicle on. I don't know that this sensor issue is related, but the tire pressure sensor is always on even when the tire pressure is filled to recommended levels.
Will start or not start. Starter has been replaced. Alternator and battery test good. Believe it's electrical.
Dash started flashing and beeping and lost power. Had to have it towed home that cost$471.30. Talked to mopar they gave me dealership information said they could get me a tow and loaner car. I called jeep dealership in rapid city, sd they said they "wont come get it or give me a loaner car but the bring it by anytime this weak because they usually are not doing anything."so now im and hour away with no way to work and no way to get jeep to rapid because of first tow bill.. The malfunctioning part has been recalled on my 2008 jeep grand cherokee.
While driving the car, it will completely shut down even when going 65 MPH on a highway. It has happened several times on both local roads and highway. I will have to coast over to the side of the road, put the car in park, turn the key to the off position and then restart the car. It is very scary and dangerous. There is a recall for the electrical system number 08v059000 but my VIN is not included. Mechanics cannot find issue.
The engine is stalling suddenly while driving in highway. All electrical systems shut downs after this occurs. Other grand cherokee have received recalls for the same issue (control modules) but not for my VIN number. This is very unsafe.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. When the vehicle was started, the engine started and then shut off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact was informed to call the dealer. The contact called an unknown dealer and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
After turning off engine, key fob is seized in ignition switch, but releases after period of time. This is a constant recurring issue, with varying wait times, occurring each time car is driven. Prolonged wait time causes battery to drain.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving, the ignition switch would turn off independently and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 45 MPH, the engine seized and shut off. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road and restart it with no issue. The contact stated she experienced the failure again on july 12, 2019. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact called bryden motors (located at 548 broad st, beloit, wi 53511, (608) 364-8880) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start upon the first attempt, it would take several attempts of turning the key in the ignition. The failure occurred several times. All warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to hudson valley chrysler jeep dodge ram (200 auto park pl, newburgh, ny 12550 (845) 562-4100) where the vehicle was diagnosed but no failure was determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the electrical system indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was serviced at kona auto center (76-6353 kuakini hwy, kailua, hi 96740, (808) 329-4408), but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the electrical system warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,064. *bf 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hall chrysler dodge jeep ram virginia beach (3152 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23452, (877) 475-0721) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. On several occasions, it was difficult to start the vehicle. Additionally, the key seized in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to parkway chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 21560 hall rd, clinton twp, mi 48038, (586) 465-7210) where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical shortage in the win module. The contact was informed that the win module and keys needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
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