Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 6, 2018 · 51 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 51 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD, across 3 model years (2007–2009). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (41). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.

Peak: 2008, with 41 complaints
2007: 7200772008: 412008412009: 320093

n = 51 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

No Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD 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 RHD: 41 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2007 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2009 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD: 3 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 RHD problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Air Bags2520
Electrical System1220
Fuel System, Gasoline930
Steering630
Fuel/propulsion System310
Equipment210
Power Train210
Service Brakes210
Suspension210
Electronic Stability Control (esc)110
Engine110
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Exterior Lighting110
Structure110
Visibility/wiper110
Wheels110

All Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2009 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD30—Fuel System, Gasoline
2008 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD410—Air Bags
2007 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD70—Fuel System, Gasoline

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Frequently asked questions

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

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (41), 2007 (7), 2009 (3). 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 RHD?

Air Bags, with 25 complaints across 2 model years.

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

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