2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 3.0L V6 and 3.7L V6 and 4.7L V8 and 5.7L V8 and 6.1L V8 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Jeep published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2008
Engines
3.0L V6 — DOHC
3.7L V6 — SOHC
4.7L V8 — SOHC
5.7L V8 — OHV
6.1L V8 — OHV
TrimsLaredo · Limited · Limited Premium · Overland · SRT8
Federal record2 recalls · 990 complaints · 29 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Grand Cherokee manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 558
  • General Information 1,639
  • Accessories & Equipment 6,289
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,131
  • Body & Frame 2,650
  • Maintenance 147
  • Brakes 1,192
  • Restraints 1,356
  • Drivelines & Axles 738
  • Steering 500
  • Electrical 2,398
  • Suspension 430
  • Engine Mechanical 860
  • Transmission 1,825
  • Engine Performance 3,767

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Grand Cherokee

  1. Suspension · 09E039000
    This condition could cause a loss of effective lift and lowering of the affected vehicle, possibly c.
  2. Power Train — transfer case (4-wheel drive) · 13V175000
    If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal inju.

Owners have filed 990 complaints and Jeep has issued 29 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Grand Cherokee. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2008 Grand Cherokee manual

Is this manual specific to the 2008 Grand Cherokee?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 3.7L V6 and 4.7L V8 and 5.7L V8 and 6.1L V8 across the Laredo, Limited, Limited Premium, Overland, SRT8 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.

What 2008 Grand Cherokee problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Grand Cherokee, covering suspension, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Jeep dealers.

Does it include 2008 Grand Cherokee wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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