2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system problems
472 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 64% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was started in the driveway but immediately turned off. The vehicle was restarted and shifted into reverse(R); however, the vehicle drove forward instead. The vehicle was immediately turned off to avoid a crash. The…”
filed Feb 23, 2026
“5.7L Hemi Engine fire. The primary cause was a wire harness retention clip failure that allows the starter wiring harness to lay on the steering column. As it turns, it cuts into the harness and provides battery voltage to the steering column. In my case, there was a power steering fluid leak…”
filed Feb 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position…Campaign 14V567000 · Sep 17, 2014
- A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the…Campaign 13V175000 · May 7, 2013
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 27 | 42% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 106 | 45% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 176 | 47% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 130 | 51% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 113 | 28% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 68 | 30% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 82 | 23% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 336 | 40% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 87 | 24% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 61 | 20% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 135 | 10% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 482 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.