Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 734 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V567000 Ignition Switch may Turn off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V175000 Possible Vehicle Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E039000 AFTERMARKET PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V059000 FRONT CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V415000 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 473 complaints
- Engine 107 complaints
- Power Train 77 complaints
- Air Bags 40 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 39 complaints
- Unknown or Other 35 complaints
Of the 734 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 734 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has notable issues with the electrical system and occasional powertrain problems, reflected by numerous complaints and recalls. This impacts its overall reliability and cost-effectiveness.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$750 | very common |
| engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| brake calipers | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| suspension | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor changes
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual electrical issues
- Engine misfires or rough idling
- Transmission slipping or rough shifts
- Noisy brakes
- Unstable or bumpy suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.