Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 12, 2019 · 764 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 764 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4, across 3 model years (2007–2009). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (341). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Peak: 2008, with 341 complaints
2007: 33920073392008: 34120083412009: 84200984

n = 764 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4: 341 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2007 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4: 339 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2009 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4: 84 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline problems22730
Air Bags problems12632
Electrical System problems12630
Steering7832
Suspension7630
Power Train7032
Engine and Engine Cooling4730
Fuel/propulsion System3530
Structure2230
Engine1430
Visibility/wiper1330
Wheels1230
Electronic Stability Control (esc)920
Equipment920
Vehicle Speed Control831
Fuel System, Other720
Exterior Lighting610
Service Brakes, Hydraulic611
Latches/locks/linkages530
Seat Belts430
Service Brakes420
Seats320
Tires330
Visibility320
Electronic Stability Control210
Parking Brake211
Service Brakes, Air110
Traction Control System110
Trailer Hitches110

Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 problems by model year

Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.

All Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2009 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4840—Air Bags
2008 Wrangler 2-DR 4X43410—Fuel System, Gasoline
2007 Wrangler 2-DR 4X43390—Fuel System, Gasoline

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Frequently asked questions

Which Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (341), 2007 (339), 2009 (84). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4?

Fuel System, Gasoline, with 227 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.