| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 96 repairs.
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 27 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
| 66960 mi R 1500 |
Swirl motor gave in. By-passed the motor. |
| 84320 mi R 5000 |
Replaced both front diff mountings |
| 83700 mi R 25000 |
Replaced glow plugs and module |
| 91760 mi C $530 |
CEL on: replaced glow plug control module |
| 54000 mi US $110 |
Various dash lights - engine, throttle sensor, 4WD. Reprogrammed a control module "FDCM" and ordered (but not installed) MAF sensor and hose, air cleaner to turbo. |
| 71000 mi US $633 |
Glow plug module failed |
| 61680 mi C $800 |
replaced all 6 glow plugs AND the management computer for the glow ignition system |
| 58360 mi C $1000 |
Replaced rear main engine seal due to excessive weeping of oil |
| 93000 mi C $250 |
Hard starting when cold. Had to replace fuel/water separator filter and sensor. |
| 55180 mi | Replaced intake swirl valve actuator motor |
| 78420 mi C $500 |
turbo intake hose loose, not installed correctly, probably after swirl valve actuator motor replaced 30000 km ago. hard to install correctly because very little clearance. might also be prone to loosening. also replaced nearly clogged air filter. |
| 90900 mi C $300 |
replaced #1 glow plug |
| 65100 mi C $700 |
Replace six glow plugs and Glow plug controller |
| 88040 mi C $500 |
water pump bearing failed with loss of coolant. replaced water pump |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 61000 mi US $200 |
replace EGR valve |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
305-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 170000 mi US $1000 |
fan belt clutch and attached water pump replaced engine cut off completely - no warning lights or codes. stopped regardless of in motion or not! Had to stop vehicle, put in park, and restart. Would die again soon. Ignition coil out, all (16) spark plugs replaced, and plug wires replaced |
| 91000 mi US $80 |
Water pump failed. |
| 112300 mi | Electrical recall on ignition switch and start circuit. Symptoms included accessories blacking out but engine continued running - super freaky - and the keyless entry would on occasion forget one of the fobs. |
| 108500 mi US $50 |
Idle air control valve sticking |
| 126000 mi US $10 |
Developed phantom Chrysler stall as reported by other owners. Diagnosed as stray EMP from coil packs to main loom to PCM. Pulse placed PCM into low oil shutdown momentarily. Fabricated EMP shield for main loom. |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $50 |
Replace fuel injector #2 |
| 18000 mi | New O2 Sensors, most likely caused by me spraying the bottom of the car with a hose. |
| 69000 mi | water pump was replaced |
| 71000 mi US $150 |
Water pump failed. |
| 38200 mi | RECALL P57 IGNITION SWITCH. NO PARTS YET. I HAVE A CASE # NOW FROM 3/10/15. |
| 40000 mi | Recall P57 Key start up S/W. |
| 46000 mi US $368 |
The top of the muffler was coming off. It look to me it rusted out. The tail pipe was ok. But we replace both. |
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