VehicleVerdict

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems

The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 24 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

24

Brakes complaints

2%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Related recalls

07V415000BrakesSeptember 12, 2007 · 28,755 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

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.

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 07V415000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.