2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: sudden loss of power

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 179,000 miles · SD

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.

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 Sep 29, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 125,600 miles · TN

Vehicle has randomly shut down completely while driving. Loss of power, power steering and brakes. Very dangerous. Took to dealer and left for a week for them to test and replicate and repair. They said they were unable to. This has happened 3 times. Each time, so far, I have been able to coast to a stop out of traffic, but I fear that it may happen in a less fortunate setting. It happened again today, just driving straight ahead down the road. Check engine light comes on and a red lighting bolt light also comes on over on the right side of the instrument panel.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Engine · 128,421 miles · WI

Vehicle intermittently loses all power while driving, the cel and etc lights go on loss of power steering and power brakes. After engine is shut down and restarted the cel and etc remain on but car has power to drive. Often times after sitting off for period of time the lights may be off but car may shut down again after driving a short , sometimes long, distance. This is a known problem with the mercedes-benz 3.0 crd engine in this model jeep. Chrysler refuses to acknowledge the problem.

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Fuel system · 77,000 miles · SD

Vehicle turned off while driving down the highway. Lost power steering and power brakes and came to rest in the middle of the highway. Vehicle indicated problem was failed electric throttle control. Problem reoccurred 8 times while driving the vehicle to the dealer for service. Vehicle would start and go and would then shut off randomly. Major safety issue.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 155,000 miles · UT

While driving at freeway speeds (approximately 75mph) the vehicle intermittently stalled several times and twice in 1-hr it completely shutdown. The motor lost all power. It requires a complete restart of the vehicle. The key must be turned to the off position and restarted. It has done this several times before. It seams to happen under a load or while accelerating or pulling a hill. It has happened in high traffic circumstances and has at times been difficult and dangerous to pull to the side of the road. I've taken it to jeep to have it repaired. They apparently have a star case number s1218000003 in which they say to change the spark plugs. This seems like a dangerous situation to put consumers in.

Filed Dec 10, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v470000 (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 80,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Electrical · 77,560 miles · MI

Ignition turns to off while operating, lose engine power, power steering and power brakes. Recall p 57/the federal safety agency 14v‑567. Dealer will not fix for three months. I have this problem weekly. My minor son has to drive this car to school, and am concerned this problem will cause an accident.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Electrical · 70,500 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle lost all power without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v467000 (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 failure mileage was 70,500.

Filed Jul 2, 2015 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · AL

Beginning immediately upon purchase, the vehicle will shut down (apparently the ignition key /system fails) and the vehicle engine stoops with subsequent loss of power to brakes, steering, etc. This event happens regularly and has placed me in very dangerous circumstances when crossing intersections, merging into traffic and during interstate highway travel at respective speeds. The frequency is two or more times per week, some times per day. This vehicle is unsafe to drive, but I have to have transportation.

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The contact shut the vehicle off and, after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred multiple times and at random speeds. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was unable to be diagnosed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Ma 07/30 updated 10/26/2017

Filed Jun 14, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 100,000 miles · FL

This shall serve to inform you that I owner of a jeep cherokee laredo 2008 has filed numerous complaints with the department of motor vehicles concerning a recall with my ignition switch. It has been over two years and I am stilling for my ignition switch part to be ordered. The vehicle on numerous occasions has proved to be unsafe by stopping abruptly on the highway by losing power, parking lots by failing to start or on the road by losing speed where I could literally release the brake pedal and the car could not move. This is not only dangerous especially when I am in the car with my family on the highway and my ignition switch makes my car lose power, not only can I cause an accident and harm my family and I but other vehicles with their passengers too. I would like to know that matters are being taken to find parts to replace the faulty ignition switch. How long is it reasonable to wait for recall part to be order and fixed for my vehicle, until some tragic accident occurs? I am writing to inform you, if there is ever an incident, not only will I will file legal action against the department of motor vehicles.