2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 614 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4. That is the most of any Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (162 complaints, 26%), typically at around 36,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 25 fires, 11 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 7 defect investigations involving it.
- 614owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 7NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 162 | 26% | 36,000 | “gas tank” (33%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 140 | 23% | 77,266 | “clock spring” (34%) | $680 |
| Electrical System problems | 101 | 16% | 75,050 | “clock spring” (12%) | — |
| Steering problems | 84 | 14% | 45,500 | “death wobble” (43%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 68 | 11% | 40,000 | “death wobble” (60%) | — |
| Power Train | 42 | 7% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 5% | 66,195 | — | — |
| Engine | 28 | 5% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 24 | 4% | 78,550 | — | — |
| Structure | 21 | 3% | 30,775 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 16 | 3% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 2% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 14 | 2% | 55,260 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 2% | 24,250 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 2% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 1% | 27,300 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | 35,350 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 1% | 28,275 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 0% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | 31,100 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | 200 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 30,120 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 24,400 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
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 4X4 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4.
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.
Purchased 2008 jeep wrangler and at around 3600 miles noticed severe steering issues. Steering was wandering and has become erratic. Excessive side to side movement, excessive jiggles on small bumps at lower speeds. Dangerous steering at 65mph on highway to the extent that vehicle swerves into next…
Vehicle in motion at highway speeds. Hood makes a fluttering motion as if the latches will give way resulting in the hood coming in contact with roof and front windshield. There is no adjustment to make the hood any tighter when closed.
I have massive hood flutter while driving my jeep. Its fluttered so much the paint on where it rubbed is gone. I'm honestly afraid my hood will fly up when traveling on the highway because it flutters so much. I just picked a date but it does it all the time.
Hood flutters while driving
Hood bounces ( fluttering ) driving down the road. Really noticeable with gust of wind from passing cars
Other Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years
← 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 · 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 165 | 1 |
| 2008 | 614 | 0 |
| 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 587 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 162 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.