2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

107Engine complaints

14.6%Of all 733 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM456 · 62.2%

ENGINE107 · 14.6%

POWER TRAIN65 · 8.9%

AIR BAGS40 · 5.5%

Unspecified / other35 · 4.8%

Share of the 733 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee overview page.

What owners report

“I STARTED THE JEEP AND TRAVELED NORMALLY FOR ABOUT A THIRD OF A MILE ON LOCAL STREETS. THE PROBLEM STARTED WHEN I TURNED ONTO A…”NHTSA complaint 10451097 — filed 03/11/2012

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 107 of 733 complaints on file (14.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee have in total?

733 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.