2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system problems

Filed May 17, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · CO

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.

Filed Dec 29, 2019 · Fuel system · 79,000 miles · AZ

When filling up my jeep with gas the filler neck over flows every single time and I heard the counterparts on the dodge durango is having the same issue and there is a recall on them fixing the same issue. This is a huge environmental hazard and since other jeep owners I know with the same make and model are having the same issue.

Filed May 14, 2018 · Fuel system · 90,800 miles · AZ

When pumping fuel at a gas station, the fuel spills over in large amounts onto my jeep, fender and onto the ground. This has happened more than once.

Filed Sep 19, 2017 · Fuel system · 210,000 miles · WI

Diesel fuel is leaking from bottom of the tank. Insufficient space between factory integrated skid plate/ hangar traps salt and grim/ debris . Insufficient drainage leads to fuel tank rotting from exterior side and leak raw diesel fuel onto roadways and parking surfaces.

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 Jul 5, 2016 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · MO

The diesel tank has started to rust and leak diesel fuel on the ground.

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 90,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. Within a month of owning the vehicle. The dealer replaced the heater motor, fuel pump, belts, and the air bag and check engine warning lights randomly flashed. The dealer replaced the driver side seat belt and indicated that the service engine light flashed because of the weather changes, which was not a diagnosis. The contact experienced the vehicle being difficult to start upon turning the key over. The dealer replaced and reprogrammed the keys, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 85,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics where it was diagnosed that the tipm and fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · WA

Fuel tank has begun leaking diesel with less than 120000 miles on the vehicle. This is clearly the result of a design flaw on these diesel jeeps. The fuel tank is made of ferrous metal (steel) and is attached to the vehicle with a steel skid plate. There is very little clearance between the skid plate and the fuel tank. This results in the trapping of debris and moisture and resulting in rust damage to the fuel tank. This is a known issue with this vehicle that has been reported on several online consumer forums. For example: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/2008-crd-fuel-diesel-tank-leaking-2318409/ http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/07-grande-cherokee-3-0l-diesel-fuel-leak-1503992/

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Fuel system · 87,000 miles · WA

Noticed leaking of diesel from the fuel tank (wet spot in parking). Appears the tank was corroded, and leaking on one of the seams. According to garage, dirt collected between the tank (metal) and the skid plate (metal) resulted in the leak. Looking at some forums, this appears to be happening frequently.