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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of all 733 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Grand Cherokee model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 29,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
31
4% of 733
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
29,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 19, 2009, latest Dec 29, 2024.

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2009Nov 2010Aug 2011Jul 2013Aug 2015Jul 2016Dec 2024
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2009 to Dec 2024; peak Jun 2010 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

  1. 200543 (2%)
  2. 200623 (2%)
  3. 200737 (3%)
  4. 200831 (4%)
  5. 200917 (12%)
  6. 201010 (8%)
  7. 201144 (3%)
  8. 201252 (3%)
  9. 201326 (3%)
  10. 201470 (3%)
  11. 201531 (2%)
  12. 201610 (3%)
  13. 201714 (4%)
  14. 201825 (3%)
  15. 201912 (3%)
  16. 202010 (4%)
  17. 202135 (9%)
  18. 202223 (9%)
  19. 202364 (17%)
  20. 20247 (3%)
  21. 20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 29,000 miles.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the most suspension complaints (70), compared with 31 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.