2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: loss of power steering

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 Mar 20, 2017 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NM

Bought used 2008 jeep grand cherokee. It stalls for no reason. Twice I thought it was because of cold weather but 2 days ago it stalled on a warm day in thick traffic and had a very hard time getting to a parking lot, due to no steering, etc. Talked to mechanic twice about problem and they can not figure it out. Chatted with jeep corporation on their chat line. They only suggested that I go to jeep dealer (really expensive) and if there are any repairs, keep a receipt in case there is a recall on the problem - a problem which has occurred with several of their other car models.

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 May 12, 2015 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · PA

Vehicle turns off while I am driving. This has occurred 4 times. I lose power steering, & power brakes. I also have had many incidents where it won't start unless I take the key put, and put it back in. Or it will start, then immediately turn off. I have gotten messages that I have the wrong key. I have had the battery, starter, key fobs, and key sensor replaced.

Filed Mar 15, 2015 · Electrical · PA

3/15/15 several months ago I received a notice of a safety recall (p57/the federal safety agency 14v‑567) that the frequency operated button ignition key (fobik) may stick between the "start" and "run" position, which may result in the loss of certain electrical features and/or a loss of engine power, power steering assist, and/or poser brake booster assist in addition to other possible electrical malfunctions. The notice also stated I would be contacted again by chrysler when the remedy part is available. I called a local dealer and was told the parts indeed were unavailable. I have not heard anything further from chrysler. I have experienced a few minor malfunctions with warning lights but fortunately nothing serious. However, this is taking too *%^&%*( long. What is the problem? Really, is chrysler making an effort to remedy this problem? I am uncertain of the date, because there is no date on the notice; the date listed above is an estimate.

Filed Feb 26, 2015 · Electrical · PA

I received a recall notice about 4-5 months ago for my 2008 jeep grand cherokee. It is recall p57/the federal safety agency 14v‑567 for an ignition switch. It states that some of the vehicles may experience a frequency operated button ignition key(fobik) that may stick between the "start" and "run" position. This may result in the loss of certain electrical features. It continues to state that the ignition position may result in the loss of certain electrical features and/or a loss of engine power, power steering assist, and/or power brake booster assist. I called the chrysler group recall assistance center 1‑800‑853‑1403 and they told me that they do not have the part in and have no idea when the part will be in. I find this very disturbing and quite frankly not acceptable. This is a serious safety issue that can cause my car to shut off while driving and possibly crash. In my opinion that is not an acceptable response to thousands of people that are experiencing this and waiting to have this repaired. It has already been 4-5 months since the notice was mailed out. How is it possible to still not have the part in and/or an eta on when the part will be in stock? Having ending the recall notice with "we're sorry for any inconvenience, but we are sincerely concerned about your safety" doesn't exactly speak to the response I received when I called chrysler. Four to five months have passed and still no eta on when the part will be here. How concerned is chrysler? Please, any help with this matter would be greatly appreciated not only for myself, but also for all of the other individuals that have to hear this non-sense from chrysler. This is putting thousands of people at a severe safety risk.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Electrical · 42,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that she lost control of the vehicle, the power steering failed, and the brakes failed. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle that was parked in a driveway and the air bags deployed. The contact sustained chest and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police was not filed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 90,900 miles · IL

Purchased used vehicle from dealer. That evening while driving at speed (35 MPH), my dash flashed, went dead and engine stalled, lost steering and brakes. The oil light lit and was only light on dash. Pulled over to side of road, after shifting to park, it restarted and drove normally. Next morning upon starting the check engine light came on. Drove to work, parked, called dealer. Upon entering vehicle again, used remote start, but when I inserted key, it died. Cycled key again and started. Returning to dealer, upon exiting freeway, it died again at roughly 30 MPH. This time a loud clunk sound occurred and the same stalling issue, coupled with no brakes or steering occurred. After shifting to lark and cycling hey, it started immediately. Dealer diagnosed it as a "autostart relay switch" overheating and burning out. Replaced switch, check engine light disappeared, and vehicle drove normally all night. Third day of ownership, while at a stoplight, a loud clunk sound, coupled with jerking motion occurred. I actually looked at rear window because I thought I was rear ended, until I realized my dash was dead except for same oil light. Car was stalled. Placed in park, car started immediately. So far I've had car 3 days and it's happened everyday. Glad I just dropped close to 20k on a jeep that may kill me.

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 Aug 20, 2014 · Electrical · 6,000 miles · AZ

The vehicle shut down while driving. I lost power steering & brakes but the radio and AC stayed on. I had to put it in neutral to restart and then continued driving. This has happened many times since then, even after the dealership replaced my key fobs.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 11,000 miles · PA

Owner of 2008 jeep grand cherokee on a regular basis hear a click and the power shuts off. You find yourself with no power steering, no power brakes, and no lights. This also occurs sometimes when you go over a bump or if your knee touches the key ring. The ignition key and mechanisms was replaced in 2010, and this above problem has been occurring off and on since then. In the past two years the occurrence has increased. The technicians can find nothing wrong in the car. Chrysler will not admit that the ignition fob and housing is defective, or that their is any problem. This problem is potentially life threatening if it occurs when there is no place to pull over and if hit, air bags will not deploy when the engine is off.

Filed May 10, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 68,000 miles · NY

Approximately 10 times, while driving my vehicle at various speeds (10, 30 and 70 MPH) my vehicle has stalled. One time, while driving 70 miles, with my children in the car, my vehicle stalled while in the outside lane. I had to get across five lanes of traffic, with no power, including no power steering and I barely made it over. My vehicle has also stalled while pulling out of my development, which is on a road that is posted 45 MPH and on a bend. So when I have stalled in the middle of the intersection, I have cars who round the bend at 45 MPH and I, and my children, our sitting ducks unable to move. It is only a matter of time before someone gets killed. I brought it the dealership, they kept it for several days and several hundred dollars for them to tell me they do not know what is wrong. Two things to note: it always stalls after hitting a bump, and I carry approximately 30 keys and rings on the chain that holds my ignition key. I do not think that this is a coincidence and I take this very seriously. My children, other innocent people, or myself are going to be seriously hurt or killed and I want this investigated aggressively.