2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: multiple warning lights

Filed Dec 9, 2021 · Airbags, Visibility · NY

My air bag light has been lit up like a Christmas tree for since June. I have not been in an accident and the wipers are not responding properly when turned on.

Filed May 10, 2019 · Electrical · 117,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Nov 15, 2015 · Electrical · 76,200 miles · CA

Recall p57 was done on sept 9 2015, since then cars ignition switch goes into off position while driving has done this 4 times since recall repair at night all lights along with power steering and brakes fail to work a very dangerous situation

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Engine · 106,000 miles · PA

Went to get in my car to go to work and it wouldn't start. I assumed it was just a battery. So I called aaa to jump me. He advised that your key should not wiggle when in the ignition. He was 90% sure that was the cause for my battery issue. He jumped me so I could get to the garage to have it tested to see if it was a battery or another issue because he didn't want to replace battery if that is the issue because it would drain it again. I went .8 of a mile and was stopped in traffic and all the lights started flashing on the dash and it went dead. Called again to get jumped. I went 5 feet and it staled out again. He had me towed to dealership because he thinks it is part of the recall. Went to dealership, they couldn't give me a loaner and told me if part of recall it would take 3-4 weeks to get the part. I don't have another car. Next day called on it and eventually was advised that it was the ignition recall but I had to pay for the battery. I don't feel I should have to pay for that because it was drained because of the product recall. Next day- drove 15 miles and the check engine light came on. Took it back and the dealership doesn't know what is wrong. I didn't get the notice of recall until 08/24/15 at 3:00 in the mail. It was released in 2014, why am I just getting it now. I could have been killed in it because of this recall. If I would have been on the highway and it just stopped, I would have been killed. There is something majorly wrong with these jeeps and the way people send out these recalls.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 89,000 miles · CT

Driving on highway 91 south check battery light came on then check engine and then all warning lights illuminated. Then speedometer, lights and engine shut off shortly after at 65 MPH. . .very dangerous had to coast to the side of the highway with heavy weekend traffic. Towed jeep to chrysler dealer where they got code b229 and b1a35. Dealer replaced win module(ignition) and new keys. Seems to be running okay at the moment. Had to pay dealer almost $800. To rectify not to mention the towing and rental costs. This item should be recalled and we should be reimbursed!

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Electrical · 56,379 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, all of the warning lights on the dashboard flashed. Also, the contact mentioned that the brake light, head lights, radio and the driver seat failed to operate properly. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the front control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,379.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 64,000 miles · OH

Incident 1 (9/23/2014): driving at 25mph in a straight line when there was a loud "clunk" sound and the engine shut down with several dashboard warning lights lit. Loss of power steering and power braking. Was able to pull vehicle to a side street and come to a complete stop. Upon placing the vehicle in park and turning the ignition to the off position, was able to restart the vehicle and resume trip. No dashboard warning lights remained lit, no other issues driving. Incident 2 (9/30/2014): driving less than 5mph in a parking lot. Vehicle stalled without loud clunk with several dashboard warning lights lit. Loss of power and power braking. Was able to put vehicle in neutral and cycle the engine off and on to restart. Vehicle resumed normally with no dashboard warning lights lit. Purchased vehicle used on 9/18/2014, so unsure if this has been a recurring problem.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Engine · 65,750 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee limited. The contact stated that while approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled as all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,750.

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 Jun 14, 2010 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee laredo. While driving approximately 70 MPH, all warning lights on the dashboard intermittently flashed and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to shift into park and restart the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure occurred a second time and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was awaiting further testing of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 29,000.

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.