Jeep Grand Cherokee Third generation (WK) - Facelift (2008 - 2010)

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Third generation (WK) - Facelift of Jeep Grand Cherokee has been in production since 2008 by 2010.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Third generation (WK) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 0.1 inches , is narrower by 0.7 inches , is higher by 1 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 7 lbs.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Third generation (WK) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Third generation (WK) - Facelift | |
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Body style | SUV |
Engine options | 3.7L EKG Magnum, 3.7L V-6, , |
6.1L HEMI, 6.1L V8, , | |
5.7L HEMI EZH, 5.7L V-8, 360 HP, 390 lb/ft | |
4.7L Magnum V8, 4.7L V-8, 235 HP, 295 lb/ft | |
Length | 186.7 - 195.1 in |
Width | 72.60 in |
Height | 67.4 - 68.7 in |
Wheelbase | 109.50 in |
Curb weight | 4261 - 4891 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 57.1 - 57.6 in |
Rear hip room | 55.7 - 60.6 in |
Front Headroom | 39.70 in |
Rear Headroom | 39.30 in |
Front shoulder room | 59.10 in |
Rear shoulder room | 58.50 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 21.10 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 11 - 16/14 - 21 |
Payload capacity | 1050 - 1230 lb |
Towing capacity | 3500 - 7400 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 4.8 - 8.3 sec |
¼ mile time | 13 - 17.9 sec |
Jeep Grand Cherokee Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Jeep Grand Cherokee Third generation (WK) - Facelift production period from 2008 to 2010 drivers have reported 909 complaints. The most common problems are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Model Year | Complaints |
2010 Grand Cherokee |
97
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2009 Grand Cherokee |
124
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2008 Grand Cherokee |
688
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the remote start and door unlock key may (or may not) work when activated the first time for a 2010... |
506
~ 52403 miles |
ENGINE we purchased the vehicle on a saturday evening and were sitting in a burger king drive through the next morning... |
135
~ 78719 miles |
POWER TRAIN see attached letter dated 25 march 2010 ( should read 25 march 2011) briefly summarized: the vehicle engine will speed... |
104
~ 66864 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i was driving along on the highway about 65 mph and all of a sudden the engine light oil light... |
49
~ 101085 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL see attached letter dated 25 march 2010 ( should read 25 march 2011) briefly summarized: the vehicle engine will speed... |
42
~ 68007 miles |
AIR BAGS 2010 jeep grand cherokee involved in front-end crash at over 35 mph. air bags did not deploy. *tr... |
42
~ 112561 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine fire began while driving vehicle. began as smoke escaping from under hood. stopped and turned off engine immediately within... |
39
~ 31630 miles |
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that a crack developed within the steering wheel.... |
35
~ 73481 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES vehicle shifted from neutral and accelerated striking the side of the garage. parking brakes would not engage causing significant damage... |
27
~ 66064 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM after filling gas tank fuel gushed out. dealer replaced restricter worked for 2 fill ups then the 3rd fill up... |
22
~ 79632 miles |
TIRES regarding goodyear eagle rs-a emt (runflat) size 255/45r20 tires that come as original equipment for the 2010 jeep grand cherokee... |
22
~ 22002 miles |
WHEELS driving at highway speed steering wheel began gradual pull to the left. shortly thereafter lf tire went flat. pulled to... |
20
~ 59078 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the headlights failed to automatically adjust for... |
17
~ 67443 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph he inadvertently engaged... |
15
~ 44971 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL this is the second jeep i've had with jeeps esp system that cannot be controlled safely with this program... |
13
~ 89211 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was purchased on 12/31/07. in two separate occasions the vehicle's transmission gets stuck and doesn't change gears. car at... |
12
~ 22764 miles |
EQUIPMENT defective back-up camera in 2010 jeep grand cherokee. *tr ... |
10
~ 28787 miles |
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle's undercarriage was rusted due to... |
9
~ 68438 miles |
VISIBILITY we were driving our 2008 jeep grand cherokee on an open road at about 55mph when we heard a loud... |
9
~ 51656 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph all of the... |
8
~ 27820 miles |
STRUCTURE there is a leak coming from the maplight and the a posts on the driver and passenger side. the leak... |
7
~ 35773 miles |
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact... |
6
~ 68667 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER i purchased my vehicle new from autoland in 2/10 springfield nj. i have 14 652 miles on it and have... |
6
~ 65767 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns 2010 jeep grand cherokee 4x4 equipped with goodyear eagle rs-a tires size 255/45/20 dot (m612dver4409). the... |
6
~ 24245 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM stopped at roadside stand. tried to restart no dashboard lights no ignition all windows down inoperable towed to jeep dealer.... |
6
~ 59167 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee equipped with goodyear eagle rs-a emt 255/45/r20 tires. the contact stated... |
6
~ 15544 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. the contact was driving approximately 20 mph when the brake was... |
6
~ 26629 miles |
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES i was writing to you to complain about tpms sensors that are required on vehicles these days. as a fast... |
6
~ 32222 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle is equipped with the 5.7l hemi engine. upon starting the vehicle idle was very rough and vehicle shut off.... |
5
~ 51692 miles |
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the seat belt failed to unlock. the... |
5
~ 89388 miles |
VALVE > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the front driver... |
5
~ 38656 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY there is a leak coming from the maplight and the a posts on the driver and passenger side. the leak... |
4
~ 51556 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the remote start and door unlock key may (or may not) work when activated the first time for a 2010... |
3
~ 29083 miles |
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 25 mph in the rain the windshield wipers failed... |
3
~ 19673 miles |
SEATS seat warmers not working then car battery keeps draining and dying. noticed seat warmers where not working first when driving... |
2
~ 100500 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY it would not roll down. tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 30 mph on... |
2
~ 39178 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER sudden acceleration/ loss of brakes. vehicle accelerated to full throttle while entering from freeway onramp. the driver took foot off... |
2
~ 11650 miles |
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while stopped at a red light the vehicle began to shake and... |
2
~ 9257 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. there is a half moon cutout on the dashboard and driver side.... |
2
~ 72050 miles |
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle's undercarriage was rusted due to... |
1
~ 132000 miles |
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL diesel fuel is leaking from bottom of the tank. insufficient space between factory integrated skid plate/ hangar traps salt and... |
1
~ 210000 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the wire harness short circuited. the dealer... |
1
~ 143000 miles |
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while driving various speeds the passenger side visor began to smoke... |
1
~ 40143 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT while traveling at 55 miles per hour on southern blvd. in west palm beach the key turned from the on... |
1
~ 129000 miles |
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the driver's seat caught on fire while... |
1
~ 121000 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the vehicle shut off while in motion and will refuse to start multiple times over a period of 1.5 months.... |
1
~ 61000 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the rubber on the sidewall of the... |
1
~ 48000 miles |
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY turned jeep on placed in reverse and rear window exploded out ward car was still in garage not moving at |
1
~ 34800 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i started the jeep and traveled normally for about a third of a mile on local streets. the problem started... |
1
~ 50200 miles |
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER driving approximately 55 mph on interstate vehicle suddenly lost power and steering control tightened. gas gauge went to e mph... |
1
~ 51300 miles |
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle... |
1
~ 51000 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the recirculation gear broke causing the air conditioning system to never switch into recirculation mode. it is an ongoing problem... |
1
~ 22000 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the recirculation gear broke causing the air conditioning system to never switch into recirculation mode. it is an ongoing problem... |
1
~ 22000 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 25 mph in the rain the windshield wipers failed... |
1
~ 7000 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS every time i move the front seat the air bag light comes on. i have to push the seat back... |
1
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HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM most of the time the horn will not sound. you have to pound on it many many times for it... |
1
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HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY the hood on my 2008 jeep grand cherokee fell on my head. the hydraulic pistons does not keep it up |
1
~ 47250 miles |
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION defective back-up camera in 2010 jeep grand cherokee. *tr ... |
1
~ 11 miles |
PARKING BRAKE while driving my 2008 jeep grand cherokee and hitting a small bump the emergency brake cable contacts the rear drive... |
1
~ 37859 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 2008 jeep grand cherokee right rear door will not open from inside outside or any other method. this could trap |
1
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SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i recently purchased a newer model used vehicle that has started to present some serious concerns that the dealership where... |
1
~ 45000 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i recently purchased a newer model used vehicle that has started to present some serious concerns that the dealership where... |
1
~ 45000 miles |
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE 08/jeep /grand cherokee/4 door wagon lower bumper is falling off it has been replaced two times and repaired several times... |
1
~ 5971 miles |
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. while stopped at a red light the vehicle began to shake and... |
1
~ 5514 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY a few weeks ago i purchased a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. the mechanicals are fine. but there is a very... |
1
~ 160 miles |
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i work in a tire shop. all the valve stems we used in 2007 and 2008 were defective. they split |
1
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Body kits
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Fender flares
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
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Rims
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RockTrix RT105 17 inch Wheels Compatible...
- RockTrix Wheels compatible with Jeep 2007-2022 Wrangler JK JL and 2019-2022 Gladiator JT. NOTE: Wheels will extend past fenders.
- [SPECIFICATIONS] 5x5" (5x127) Bolt Pattern. 17x9 Wheel Size. -12 Offset (4.5" Backspacing). 71.5mm Centerbore. Higher offset...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
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Coilovers
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Decals
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
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SINGARO 4PCS Aluminum Valve Stem Cap, Gr...
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