The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 3 recalls, all involving electrical or control system faults that can cause the engine to stall while driving or, in one case, allow the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.
Two of the recalls involve stalling risks from different sources: a faulty front control module can cut engine power without warning and may also disable the windshield wipers, while a separate issue with the ignition key can prevent it from returning fully to the run position after starting, which may trigger an unintended switch in ignition state and kill the engine. The third recall involves the transfer case, where an electrical failure can cause it to drop into neutral on its own, leaving the vehicle without drive power and at risk of rolling if the driver is not prepared.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition key may not fully return to RUN after starting. This can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, disabling power steering, power braking assist, and airbags, increasing crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ignition switch module and keys.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
An electrical failure in the transfer case may cause it to unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the final drive controller software at no charge to fix the electrical issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front control module may be defective, causing the engine to stall while driving or fail to start, and/or the windshield wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front control module and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
