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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1J8GR48K48C••••••2008 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
This build draws 5.0× more complaints than the average 2008 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (25 vs 5).
25on this build
663on the model
133builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 18Engine 5Air Bags 3Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsMay 2023
Clockspring has gone bad and caused my airbag light to come on and off. A recall has already been placed for Jeep Wrangler but Grand Cherokee should have been included with the same issue
SuspensionJun 2018
Key will not click and turn off completely after shutting vehicle off. While driving my vehicle, it drives a little rough as far as going over a rough patch in the road and it hits really hard. As if the shocks and or struts are gone
Unknown Or OtherApr 2018
Every icon on the dashboard goes on all at once while driving. Even after the car is turned off the inside dashboard lights stay on for an extended period of time. Ie icons include: ABS, check engine, airbag, stability control, brake, and a lightening bolt not sure what that is…
Electrical SystemFeb 2016
The contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness and the starter had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…
Vehicle Speed ControlSep 2015
The contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,200
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J8GR48K48C136703 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.