- June 12: Chrysler Headrest Lawsuit Alleges Active Headrest Deployed, Injured Occupant news | 0 days ago
- May 28: Automatic Emergency Braking Standard by September 2029 news | 15 days ago
- May 1: Jeep Cherokees Recalled For Turn Signal Problems recalls | 42 days ago
- March 26: Chrysler, Jeep and Ram Vehicles Recalled For Airbag Failures recalls | 78 days ago
6.0
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $4,200
- Average Mileage:
- 72,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace engine (1 reports)
engine problem
Helpful websites
- No one has added a helpful site for this 2008 Grand Cherokee problem yet. Be the first!
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I'm just shocked that the vehicle gave no warning. We were traveling on I-95 returning home from very serious surgery so it was VERY inconvenient. We found a used engine with less than 50,000 miles which we purchased for under $2000 and our mechanic did the swap. After a thorough check of the failed engine, he told us that in all his years as a mechanic, he had never encountered a failure where this many things had gone wrong.
Apparently the water pump had failed (there was no warning of any kind) which in turn caused the engine to seize. The starter also failed and the timing module failed. One would think that in a vehicle as expensive as a Jeep Cherokee the manufacturer would have installed a 'fail safe' system to 1) set off an alarm when the engine begins to overheat and 2) kill the ignition when the engine temperature approaches a level which could cause serious damage. Had I not known an honest competent mechanic, I could easily see the repair cost approaching $10,000.
- Sandra B., Fort Pierce, FL, US