| Issue ID | 798025 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10339810 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 16/06/10 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought a 2008 jeep srt8 at the end of december 2009 in florida with approx. 18900 miles on it and got a full certified warranty with it. I drove it to minnesota where i live and do not drive it much at all. I have put around 4900 miles on it since then and at best buy putting in new headlights they told me my front tires tread was separating. I already had a appointment scheduled the next day to have the dealership fix the leak in my roof for the second time. The inside tread on both of my front tires was really bad and the dealership said i should not drive it till it gets new tires. I was at a dealership about a month before (fixing leak) and they didn't mention it at all. If the dealership didn't notice it how would i? Best buy noticed it and they don't even fix jeep srt8s, what would have happened if it blew on the highway? I am not a heavy foot driver, it drives perfectly and i have never hit anything with the car. Looking online it seems this is a huge problem with everyone who has a srt8 suv. I have also had my ac unit replaced, and taillight rewired, airbag control module,esp bas light in dash fixed. When bringing it to the dealer to get it fixed, it seems like its the first one they have ever seen, and just assume that its my driving that causes this. I have only seen 2 other jeep srt8 in real life and most shop people i talk to have never seen one driving let alone worked on one and knows the problems with it. The dealership blames the alignment caused it since the ball bearings were fine to them. The rear tires are fine on the vehicle just the inside of the front and cant find anyone that can explain why they are doing this. I paid 586 dollars to get 2 of the same factory tires with alignment. I do not feel like i should have to pay for new tires and the alignment for it. I think goodyear and jeep no there is a serious problem with the tires and they are still making us pay for it when its there fault. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23866 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DULUTH, MN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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