2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD. That is the most of any Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (24 complaints, 59%), typically at around 50,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 41owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 24 | 59% | 50,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 24% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 10% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 10% | 60,150 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 7% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | 63,051 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% | 51,643 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 46,143 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 48,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 8,165 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 81,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.
- Airbag Clockspring Failure (PE11019) — opened May 23, 2011, closed Nov 7, 2011, led to recall 11V528000.
- Fuel Spill During Refueling (PE10032) — opened Aug 23, 2010, closed Feb 16, 2011.
- Tow bar assembly failure (EQ09006) — opened Jul 22, 2009, closed Aug 19, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Sway bar light was flashing, brought to dealer needed new electronic sway bar due to corrosion. This is enclosed and should have no corrosion i was concerned that my jeep may go into a death wobble if i drove over 18 miles per hour. My jeep has only 40,000 miles.i believe there is a defect due to…
On the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners…
Horn goes on & stays on, wipers go continuously, wiper fluid flows constantly, back up lights go on, heater fan goes off & on, the engine continues to run with the key out of the ignition and the last time the abs came on while i was delivering mail and my brakes locked up. Once it happened while…
When trying to fill gas tank it will not take the fuel as it shuts the pump off. It takes about 20 minutes to put in $10 worth of gas in. It has progressively gotten worse.
The gas tank can not be filled without constantly re-starting the fuel pump, it stops every few seconds, it happens at every gas station or any fuel pump, so it is definitely not the pump but a problem with the jeep gas tank and/or it's components. It got worse over the last few weeks and months…
Other Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD years
← 2007 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD · 2009 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 41 | 0 |
| 2007 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.