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.
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical complaints
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Key stuck in ignition after parking
Key will not click and turn off completely after shutting vehicle off. While driving my vehicle, it drives a little rough as far as going over a rough patch in the road and it hits really hard. As if the shocks and or struts are gone.
My 2008 jeep grand cherokee laredo will not start. The battery is new. Lights come on, radio comes on, lights do not dim, but jeep will not start. (not even click to indicate starter)
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted on several occasions. Twin city dodge chrysler jeep ram (650 sagamore parkway south, lafayette, indiana 47905, (765) 588-4077) was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the wire that connected the starter to the ignition needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the starter was short circuited due to the faulty wire. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
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 parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Heritage chrysler dodge jeep ram owings mills (11212 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the federal safety agency to get a schedule for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Sometimes when the auto engine shut off feature is enabled. When releasing the brake the car fails to restart. To get the car restarted the vehicle must powered completely off and restarted. This has happened when attempting to turn on to busy streets where it could have been catastrophic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the shift interlock system became stuck and caused the vehicle to switch gears without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition malfunctioned and the vehicle would either fail to start or continue to run after the ignition was turned off. Furthermore, the console lighting system failed to remain illuminated. Johnson dodge chrysler jeep ram in budd lake, new jersey, 07828 was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
When I attempt to put the car in park, my key gets stuck and does not turn all the way to the left to the "off" position. It gets stuck midway, so I have to turn it to the right to restart the engine again and then back to the left. I have to do this multiple times before the key slides all the way left into the off position.
2008 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch 14v‑567 recall notice problems. *ld
Takata recall (possibly). The jeep was traveling down the highway and the airbag light came on for about 30 seconds and the side curtain airbag deployed for no reason. An ember came out of it and fell on the carpet in the back and burned a hole all the way down to the metal, now my cluster panel is going nuts and all of my electrical is malfunctioning. There is no damage to the outside of my jeep to cause the airbag to deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was placed in neutral and failed to restart right away; therefore, the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road where it was able to restart. The failure progressed and recurred over five times. The vehicle started to crank, but failed to start more than once. The manufacturer issued five tsbs on the electrical system and three recalls on the electrical system; however, the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The dealer (route 18 chrysler jeep dodge ram, 400 nj-18, east brunswick, nj 08816, (732) 387-2600) and the manufacturer were notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. Upon attempting to turn the engine off, the key became stuck between the off and run positions. In order to remove the key, the contact had to wait a few minutes until a clicking noise was heard from the ignition before removing the key. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a jeep dealer. The contact mentioned that this was an ongoing failure with the vehicle ever since it was purchased in 2014. The contact took the vehicle to larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram (104th 1800 w 104th ave, denver, co 80234, (720) 907-0928), but he could not recall the diagnosis or repairs that were needed. The contact researched the issue online and found the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), which he believed was the failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and confirned that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
2008 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to recall on parts p57 and p73 on vehicle. *ld
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 60 MPH, an abnormal chiming noise was heard and the battery indicator flashed on the instrument cluster. The vehicle stalled and the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the battery was checked. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (capital chrysler jeep dodge ram, 200 waterfield ridge pl, garner, nc 27529). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. On several occasions, while attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the ignition failed to release the key. The contact had to wait 30 seconds or more for the ignition to release the key. The contact heard a buzz noise before the key was released from the ignition. The contact stated that she had to leave the vehicle unattended for hours due to the key not being released. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to white plains chrysler jeep dodge (70 westchester ave, white plains, ny 10601 914‑946‑2600), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided the number to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 60,528.
2008 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice information. *ld the consumer requested information concerning a recall. Updated 09/11/2017
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 parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was emailed about the failure, but failed to respond. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
While driving, gauge lights turn on. Sometimes displaying zero. When vehicle is tested, errors come up, we fix it only to try 10 miles and lights come back on. Sometimes, interior lights will not turn on when door is opened. This problem has been ongoing for a couple of years.
Takata recall plus electrical air bag code, key fob replacement and connection, trottle and hose.broken back wiper arm
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the wire harness short circuited. The dealer diagnosed that the wire harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000. Updated 02/15/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was inadvertently moved through the run position to the accessory or off ignition position, and the engine shut off. 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 contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The federal safety agency camp.14v567000- came out after work and car would not start.no dash lights no start. Towed to home. Full battery, no fuse issues. Isolated to win unit. Have contacted dealer, he will order part for $350.00. 2 day wait. Will update.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
When using the lane change feature of the turn signals (I.e. Depressing the turn signal lever until you hit the first detent, which then activates three turn signal flashes and then automatically turns off)it occasionally flashes the wrong direction. You want to indicate right but it may flash left, it may flash all left signals or some left and some right during the same sequence. It happens in both left and right directions. It happens during about 5% of the time when using the lane change, turn signal feature. I have contacted jeep but received no assistance.
Vehicle while driving the key in the ignition on position would randomly, while driving kick to the off position. It would require placing the car in park and re-start the vehicle. There is an active recall for this issue, but it does not include my VIN number.
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 repair was unavailable. 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While in park, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node (win) module and a key fob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. 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 contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,800. Parts distribution disconnect.
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 repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The VIN was not available.
Between february 2016 to september 2016 my 2008 jeep grand cherokee has been experience a fail to start. This has been happening intermittently. I have had to tow the car 4 times and it has been to the dealership twice. First was told the battery was the issue, and after changing the battery it continued to happen. Now they say its the starter. I have a case number with fca us (jeep customer service) not any help! Jeep needs to figure what is wrong with my car and stop throwing parts at it!!!
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