Does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee have steering problems?

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,500 miles.

Which Jeep Grand Cherokee year has the most steering complaints?

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the most steering complaints (102), compared with 24 for the 2008.

Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of all 733 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest steering complaint count among 21 Grand Cherokee model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 74,500 miles.

Steering complaints: 24; 3% of 733
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 74,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 8, 2008, latest Feb 11, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2008 to Feb 2026; peak Oct 2014 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200564 (3%)
200637 (3%)
200749 (4%)
200824 (3%)
200911 (8%)
20103 (3%)
201186 (5%)
201299 (6%)
201326 (3%)
201481 (3%)
201541 (3%)
201616 (5%)
201718 (5%)
201814 (2%)
201914 (4%)
202013 (5%)
2021102 (25%)
202223 (9%)
202342 (11%)
20248 (3%)
20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee have steering problems?: NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,500 miles.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee year has the most steering complaints?: The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the most steering complaints (102), compared with 24 for the 2008.
Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.