2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
146 owners have reported engine problems on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 20% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 36,000–86,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
146 complaints 20% of all 2008 complaints 66,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (132 of 146). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Grand Cherokee year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. See all 5 recalls for this year.
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Other 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Common questions
What are common 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems?
Complaints most often name the engine.
At what mileage do 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 36,000–86,000 miles. The middle value is about 66,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Grand Cherokee year has the most engine complaints?
The 2014 Grand Cherokee, with 447 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.