2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“5.7L Hemi Engine fire. The primary cause was a wire harness retention clip failure that allows the starter wiring harness to lay on the steering column. As it turns, it cuts into the harness and provides battery voltage to the steering column. In my case, there was a power steering fluid leak…”
filed Feb 11, 2026
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 mph, the steering wheel failed to move and the vehicle stalled. The tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was informed by…”
filed Jan 7, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 3% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 40 | 11% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 9% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 102 | 26% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 6% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 4% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 2% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 5% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 41 | 3% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 81 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.