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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J8HR48M58C518700 · Checked Oct 14, 2026
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1J8HR48M58C•••••• 2008 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

This build is quieter than most: 1 complaints against 5 for the average 2008 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build.

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Electrical System Aug 2014
Car would not start. Neither fob would work. Car was in wrangell alaska and had to be shipped to bellingham. Car is now at dealers. Was not a fob problem. Ecm, electronic control module? After two days work with two mechanics, they still do not know the problem, just guessing.…

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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 1J8HR48M58C518700 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.