2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (13 complaints, 37%), typically at around 35,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 7 defect investigations involving it.
- 35owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 7NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 13 | 37% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 23% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 23% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 14% | 102,730 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 11% | 132,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 9% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 9% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 6% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 52,750 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 31,575 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 26,700 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2.
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
- Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure (EA15007) — opened Dec 4, 2015, closed Jul 6, 2016, led to recall 16V288000.
- Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure (PE15025) — opened Jun 19, 2015, closed Dec 7, 2015.
- 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.
- Transmission overheating / fire (PE09037) — opened Aug 12, 2009, closed Nov 17, 2009, led to recall 09V436000.
- 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.
Strong fuel odor, this jeep only has 8.000 miles on it i bought it used, strong fuel odor in and around jeep. Have it it in the shop 3 times no one can find the problem, i am afraid of a explosion that's how bad the smell is the fuel smell is overpowering, like i said mechanics at a jeep dealer…
*possible takata recall* but recall was completed and now unknown, reason i say that is the the smoke seemed to becoming from the passenger side near the air bag.jeep was stationary and was started up to drive and began to smoke while parked in the drive way. The smoke smoke continued for…
Whenever the gas tank is filled, the gas will spurt out of where the nozzle is inserted. When the pump stops, the gas will spurt out of the tank and drip down the side of the vehicle.
When driving on a bumpy road, sometimes the car goes into a really serious vibration mode. The first time it happened i thought i had a flat tire. I pulled over and looked; all tires were fine, and i drove away like nothing ever happened. This condition has occurred three separate times, now i move…
The first of many times happened one morning as i was getting into vehicle. The horn, windshield wipers . The wipers sprayed all the fluid in the reservoir. I could not turn these off. After disconnecting the battery, the engine would not crank for some time and the horn no longer worked. The…
Other Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 years
← 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 · 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 35 | 0 |
| 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 | 67 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.