The recall began on August 15, 2013. Prior to taking delivery the car required rear end work which was included within my purchase price and the car needed a new cat and o2 sensors. Jeep offers several packages and individual options beyond the four-wheel-drive system to increase the Grand Cherokee's already formidable off-road capabilities, such as locking differentials and skid plates. While this information is specific to vehicle make, model, model year and body type, your personal information is not taken into consideration and could greatly alter the actual premium quoted by an insurer. The cabin is quiet and has smooth ride. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Available engines for this model year were a 357-hp, 5. Although the original Grand Cherokee was just as capable as most forebears in off-highway situations, it offered more in the way of style, interior room and amenities. The Jeep was traveling down the highway and the airbag light came on for about 30 seconds and the side curtain airbag deployed for no reason. The selections begin with a 210-horsepower 3. The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a perfect five-star rating in all government front- and side-impact crash tests.
Quality of the materials and switchgear inside the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is also an issue. Copyright Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Heritage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram owings mills 11212 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. Its not horrible but nothing great. There was a bit more noise in the extreme cold, but that died down once the engine warmed up.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee scores five-star front and side impact ratings, but a three-star rollover rating. Don't waste your time wasting ours! Finally, neither the cargo floor nor the height to which the rear hatch opens is so high that shorter people should have issues. Side-impact airbags that protect the torso are not present for the front seats. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position. Not the 08, thats for sure.
The vehicle was not repaired. Horn pad has been replaced twice. Optional on the Laredo and standard on the Limited is a 4. If you're interested in towing, your best options are the diesel V6 or the 5. Units Affected 1338 I've been on a bizarre diesel kick of late, sampling Audi's latest offerings last week and now this Grand Cherokee powered by a turbodiesel V-6. Borla goes the extra distance to provide you with the highest quality, best fitting and nicest sounding exhaust for your driving enjoyment. Either of the Hemis provides more exciting performance, but fuel economy suffers.
Comments are mostly positive about the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee handling ability. The manufacturer was emailed about the failure, but failed to respond. Open Transport: The service provider will secure and transport the vehicle on an open trailer, generally along with other vehicles. The Grand Cherokee does comes with side curtain airbags for both the front and rear seats, as well as a standard electronic stability system and adjustable pedals. Still, the five-passenger Jeep Grand Cherokee might be worth a gander. One thing that has sometimes made U.
Also — and this is a huge stumbling block for me — reliability for this model has been poor and is predicted to remain poor, according to Consumer Reports. Equipped with the diesel, this Jeep packs a huge punch while sipping fuel like a tree-hugging hybrid. All of this isn't to say that the Grand Cherokee is undesirable. This combined with the torque-happy diesel engine make this a great choice for going over large rocks or up steep hills. For instance, the Xterra is predicted by Consumer Reports to have better than average reliability. Completely restyled and reengineered in 2005, the Grand Cherokee has aged reasonably well, and it still looks fit and trim, though its angular shape isn't to everyone's taste.
Things are always better with snow on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the battery was checked. The gas mileage is not great. With that in mind, the price looks much, much worse, especially given the fact that many of its cheaper competitors are more reliable. Hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Virginia beach 3152 Virginia beach blvd, Virginia beach, va 23452, 877 475-0721 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. To get the car restarted the vehicle must powered completely off and restarted. The inherent economy of these lean-running machines--and the intriguing solutions engineers are developing to deal with the emissions woes that lean-running compression ignition brings--captivate me.
So it gets its own, brief section. My head lights began to get very dimmed so I tried switching my fog lights or high beams on but that only made it worse and the lights completely turned off. Also gone is the loud rumbling engine; leaving almost no noise in its place. If my 2000 had stability control and xenons I would choose it over the 08. The selections begin with a 210-horsepower 3. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Quality of the materials and switchgear inside the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is an issue.