Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,366 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, across 3 model years (2007–2009). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (614). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4: 614 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4: 587 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4: 165 complaints, 1 recall
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 4-DR 4X4 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 378 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System problems | 223 | 3 | 2 |
| Air Bags problems | 206 | 3 | 4 |
| Steering problems | 200 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension problems | 178 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 88 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 84 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 35 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 3 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2008: fuel system, gasoline (162) · air bags (140) · electrical system (101) · steering (84) · suspension (68)
- 2007: fuel system, gasoline (199) · electrical system (111) · steering (82) · suspension (78) · engine and engine cooling (74)
All Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 165 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 614 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 587 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (614), 2007 (587), 2009 (165). 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 4-DR 4X4?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 378 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.