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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J8HR58N58C228908 · Checked Sep 9, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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1J8HR58N58C•••••• 2008 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2008 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (9 vs 5).

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662on the model
133builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 5 Visibility 2 Power Train 2 Exterior Lighting 1

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Electrical System Oct 2021
I have owned this Jeep since approximately 2010 and is in great condition. This has been a great vehicle and has recently began to give us these issues. 1. Something is definitely wrong with the electrical system. It is available for inspection upon request. 2. Temperature gauge…
Power Train Feb 2014
While off road very far into the desert of arizona I was traveling with my permanently disabled wife. We were on desert trails and the trail lead into a soft silt type dry wash. When I tried to put this jeep into 4x4 low range a message popped up in the interment cluster that…
Visibility Mar 2011
Found that the first time I tried to open the sunroof since last fall that it will not open. A clicking can be heard from the sunroof motor located behind the sunroof. Sunroof will go to vent position, but will not slide back
Electrical System Oct 2017
The contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted on several occasions. Twin city dodge chrysler jeep ram (650 sagamore parkway south, lafayette, indiana 47905,…
Electrical System Aug 2015
The contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
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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 1J8HR58N58C228908 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.