2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: windshield wiper failure

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Electrical, Visibility · 30,000 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While stopped in traffic, the vehicle stalled with the engine oil warning light illuminated. The contact parked, turned off, and then restarted the vehicle. Additionally, the windshield wipers intermittently activated while driving. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 08V059000 (Electrical System, Visibility); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

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 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 May 18, 2018 · Airbags, Visibility · 126,000 miles · GA

The fobik when inserted does not turn vehicle on (acts like vehicle battery is dead) but when key is removed and reinstalled it will then crank. Then other times it cranks but is like it's in off position (inside lights nor radio comes on) also, after acting up the airbag light stays on without flashing or going off. Windshield wipers "motor" doesn't function properly (works but stops in from of drivers window area) until it's put on high speed. These issues occur before and after vehicle is started. Both areas of city street and highway.

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · OH

Takata recall plus electrical air bag code, key fob replacement and connection, trottle and hose.broken back wiper arm

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the four wheel drive warning light flickered. The windshield wipers randomly activated and the instrument panel gauges randomly flashed without warning. The dealer replaced the ignition switch; however, the four wheel drive warning light continued to illuminate. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train) and 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

For several months my vehicle has been shutting off while I am driving due to the key fob popping out of place. I went to the dealer in january 2015 and was told the part is not ready and to call for an update. I have called and been back several times only to be placed on a waiting list. I have been contacting them and getting the same response the part is not available. On 9/16/2015 while operating the vehicle I noticed the navigation/radio console start to pixilate and become inoperable then the console blacked out, after that the entire dash board lit up and I received several system warnings (service gauges, park assist disabled, check sensors, service suspension, my engine light and wipers came on, I was unable to signal, use my lights or turn off the wipers) all of this happened while I was driving. I made a right turn into the parking lot out of fear at this time I heard the key fob pop back and the car completely powered down and I was unable to break because the brakes locked up. The parking lot was semi-empty so I was able to maneuver until is rolled to a stop. I thought I was going to die. I need a resolution now, I still have two years worth of payments left and I want this problem resolved.

Filed Jul 19, 2015 · Visibility · 107,000 miles · VA

Front driver side wind shield wiper failed to work in torrential rain fall, as the single nut connecting the wiper arm and the wper motor assembly.

Filed Jul 19, 2015 · Visibility · VA

Windshield wiper fluid does not work in cold weather as it freezes in the windshield wiper fluid resevoir.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Electrical · NJ

Yet again the jeep dies out while driving and eventually does not start. Had it repaired in june 2014. Today 7/14/14 it will not start again. I looked up recalls and see that there was an exact match to our problems. Several years ago we had the locked windshield wiper problems too. I called jeep the 1st time it happened and they said although our problem was identical to the recall, our serial number was not involved. They nee to expand the recall based on the problems or people will be harmed in accidents due to the faulty vehicle. The jeep just shuts off while driving and you lose your steering and can cause a crash. I narrowly avoided one several times. Please look in to this. Many online complaints identical to mine.

Filed Dec 4, 2013 · Suspension, Visibility · 92,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that she experienced low visibility because the windshield wipers would not properly clear the windshield. Additionally, while driving approximately 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal she noticed an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the rear of the vehicle would sway while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 9,396 miles · NJ

2008 jeep grand cherokee laredo encountering several problems: the vehicle either won't start or starts then stalls. Experienced other problems with complete loss of power while driving on the highway at 60mph. Also had loss of blinkers, radio and wipers. The problems have been occurring intermittently since nov, 2009 but becoming more common over last 3 months. Current mileage 43k. No codes found on computer for any of the problems. No dash lights when car stalls. It is very scary and certainly a safety issue that needs to be addressed. The earlier recall (h03/ 08v059) is the exact problems but our vehicle is not included in the recall.