2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine failure

Filed Mar 1, 2022 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Aug 31, 2019 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Electrical · 71,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · Electrical · 119,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed May 1, 2016 · Engine · 84,000 miles · OH

I was driving 15 to 20 minutes from home and my check engine came on. I immediately took it to my local gas station (25 yrs relationship) and the car stalled while close to the station losing all steering power. The owner took a look and said give me 24hrs to diagnose. The next day he showed me what happened....the water-pump internal bearing has broken causing the shaft to move back and forth causing the internal water-pump flywheel to break apart. This caused the water pump to dump all the coolant on the ground within 15 to 20 minutes. Final diagnosis was the engine seized due to lack of coolant pumping thru the engine. A new engine was the only solution. I can understand the water-pump having minor leaks with gradual leakage ...this would have been caught by the puddles under the engine but not the rapid drainage I experienced. I reach out to jeep hotline.... Told the story and was willing to provide photos and physical parts for their qa and rd department to evaluate for design flaw. They were not interested and told me sorry out of warranty...and gave me no support or directions to send photos or physical parts. I'm concerned about other drivers who may experience this situation where death and injury may occur. I tried to attach 5 photo below...let me know if all 5 came thru. Thanks for your support. Remember all the failure was inside the sealed water-pump so corrosion and potential external rust issue was not a factor. Thanks in advance .......[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Electrical · 121,522 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the engine failed. The battery warning indicator was illuminated continuously. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,522.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the power shut off, the steering wheel seized, and the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the parts was unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2015 · Electrical · 49,000 miles · NJ

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 needed to do the repair was unavailable. On several occasions, while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning, the steering seized, and all electrical function failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions where it was explained that the part needed to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that there was no timeframe for the part to become available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed May 19, 2015 · Electrical · 96,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While attempting to operate the vehicle, the engine failed to start. The vehicle had to be towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition win module malfunctioned and it needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed 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 approximate failure mileage was approximately 96,000. The VIN was not available. Ma 08/10/15 updated 10/17/2017

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 76,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) in november of 2014. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2013 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After shifting into park, the gear shifter seized and could not be removed from park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 32,393 miles · PA

There are two main issues: stalling and no start. Stalling issue - vehicle began to stall on 8/9/10 on a random and intermittent basis while driving at varying speeds. The stalling appears to have stopped after the last service was completed on 7/25/11. The following information relates to the stalling issue. Each date is separate visit to dealership: 8/13/10 - performed diagnostic test, with no fault codes stored. Checked wiring to pdc and front control module. Road tested for 55 miles. Could not duplicate customer concern. 9/2/10 - replaced wireless ignition node - (due to a bind, stick or seize). 10/27/10 - replaced throttle body. Found the throttle body to be binding. 7/25/11 - performed diagnostic test, found a stored code for the crankshaft sensor. Could not duplicate concern. Replaced sensor. No start issue - this is defined as turning the key to the start position but would not crank. Fuel pump would turn on after a few seconds. All electrical systems were fine. Battery was full strength. In all of these cases, the car would start up without a problem within 24-48 hours after the no-start incidents. The following information relates to a "no start" issue. Each date is a separate trip to the dealership. 5/30/11 - vehicle towed in on saturday. Service technician started vehicle up three times on monday. Let sit overnight and started right up on tuesday. Battery tested fine. No codes in system. 7/25/11 - diagnostic scan, replaced crankshaft sensor (see stalling) 7/26/11 - vehicle towed to dealership. Duplicated no-start issue. Replaced engine wiring harness. Service advisor extremely confident that this was the issue. *after speaking with the service advisor today, he had told me that they had replaced several wiring harnesses on the 2007, 2008 g. Cherokees experiencing same issue since my service on 7/26/11.