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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (10%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 96 repairs.
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (55%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 75640 mi C $1800 |
$650 to rebuild the alternator, $125 for serpentine belt, $400 for some fancy bracket that holds turbo hoses. The rest was labour. I bought a new GMC pickup truck and traded the Jeep. |
| 116000 mi US $260 |
recirculation door was broken, stuck closed. |
| 64500 mi C $200 |
replaced battery |
| 79220 mi | All the dash warning lights came on, signals did not flash, engine ran normally. disconnected & reconnected negative cable from battery and reset service engine soon with OBD 2 code reader (no codes). seems to be ok now. |
| 24800 mi | intermittent hatch light replace squeaking heater fan motor radio tuning needed updated flash nav system update flash |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 162800 mi US $400 |
Replaced starter #2 for this vehicle and short tow. |
| 87500 mi US $100 |
Started motor replaced |
| 55500 mi US $1500 |
Battery dead after only 2 years AC not cooling correctly |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
305-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 35000 mi US $900 |
Not repaired. Sirius radio within factory Nav/CD/MP3 system stopped working. Diagnosed as problem in the head unit which would have to be replaced - quoted at about $900 for a used unit. A new unit would have been over $2000. |
| 2400 mi | MyGig problems. Navigation stuck on "Navigation being activated" Can't access any songs on hard drive. Can't access any voice commands for bluetooh, radio control, etc. Radio is bad. They ordered a new one. Fixed under warranty. |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100000 mi US $74 |
Driver's side rear window regulator replacement |
| 69000 mi US $100 |
The evaporator developed a leak. Had to be replaced. No big deal. |
| 86000 mi US $95 |
Replaced multi-function switch after lights came on even when they weren't turned on, and couldn't shut them off. |
| 23000 mi US $107 |
I had the starter motor replaced. This will be the second starter motor within a year.I think this is a very bad problem for Jeep. |
| 32000 mi US $199 |
The 2008 Jeep can not keep the car running. This is my (3rd) Starter? I had to put in it. But there's is no recall on the jeep? The jeep people told me some jeeps have problems off the line. This will be the last time I will buy a jeep. |
| 48000 mi US $450 |
Do not buy a 2008 Jeep. 48,000 miles and (3) new starters put in. |
| 37300 mi | All dash lights illuminated. Numerous control and info systems - turn signals, radio, all gauges would not work. Diagnosed as control module failure. Dealer ordered and installed replacement. Vehicle computer reset. Everything working again |
| 62000 mi US $300 |
Starter replaced. |
| 71000 mi US $250 |
Infrared ignition relay failed. Had to replace entire module. HVAC blower motor failed. Battery needed replacement after five years (normal wear and tear item). |
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