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2008 JEEP Grand Cherokee

5 recalls Risk Grade: B- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #13V175000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
The transfer case in your Grand Cherokee or Commander is like a gearbox that helps your four-wheel drive system work. It's a complex piece of equipment with many electrical connections.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transfer case's electrical system fails, it could shift into neutral while you're driving, making your vehicle roll away. This could cause a crash or serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will update the transfer case's control system with new software, at no cost to you. This update should be done as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
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Critical #07V415000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The front brake caliper is a crucial part of your vehicle's braking system. In some cases, the calipers in your SUV may have been made with the wrong type of metal, which could break without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the caliper fails, you could lose control of your vehicle, and it might take longer to stop. This could lead to a crash, especially in emergency stops or on steep hills.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the caliper to see if it needs to be replaced. If it does, they'll swap it out with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is part of the recall, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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High Priority #09E039000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION

Manufacturer
ROCK KRAWLER/PURE PERFORMANCE GROUP, INC
What Happened
The suspension system in your vehicle has a critical component called carriage bolts that keep the bottom strut fork in place. Unfortunately, the ones used in your system are weaker than they should be.
Risk if Unfixed
If these carriage bolts fail, your suspension could lose its lift and drop unexpectedly, which could make you lose control of your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Rock Krawler will contact you and provide a free repair to replace the weak carriage bolts with the correct ones. You'll be notified when the repair is available, and it will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
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Moderate #14V567000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
The ignition system in your vehicle has a small part called the FOBIK that helps the key move between the 'ON' and 'START' positions. In some 2007-2008 models of the Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum, Dodge Charger, Jeep Commander, and Jeep Grand Cherokee, this part can get stuck, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition gets stuck, it could shut off your engine while you're driving, disabling your power steering, power brakes, and airbags. This can make it harder to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a serious crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty ignition switch and key FOBs with new ones, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
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Moderate #08V059000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
What Happened
The front control module in your Jeep is like a computer brain that controls various systems. In some 2008 Grand Cherokee and Commander models, this module might not have been made correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the module fails, your engine could stall while driving, or your windshield wipers might stop working. This could lead to a crash without warning, as you won't get any advance warning signals.
Free Fix
Your authorized Jeep dealer will inspect the module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. You'll get a notice to schedule the repair with the dealer.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT TO START AND/OR CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. ENGINE STALLING OR INOPERATIVE WIPERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall

Other JEEP Grand Cherokee Years

2026
3 recalls
2025
3 recalls
2024
14 recalls
2023
19 recalls
2022
11 recalls
2021
12 recalls
2020
3 recalls
2019
7 recalls
2018
11 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
10 recalls
2014
19 recalls
2013
10 recalls
2012
11 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
14 recalls
2003
10 recalls
2002
16 recalls
2001
10 recalls
2000
12 recalls

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