2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems
The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 146 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
146
Engine complaints
15%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA has 146 complaints about the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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.