2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
831
Owner Complaints
8 Crashes 39 Fires
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4
The 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 has received a total of 831 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (161 complaints), Air Bags (137 complaints), and Electrical System (96 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4
831 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 161
3 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 137
2 Crashes
2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 96
1 Crash
4 Fires
Steering
Complaints: 82
1 Fire
Suspension
Complaints: 47
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 33
Engine
Complaints: 28
1 Crash
9 Fires
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 24
5 Fires
Power Train
Complaints: 23
5 Fires
4 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 20
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 16
Service Brakes
Complaints: 14
2 Fires
Wheels
Complaints: 14
1 Crash
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 13
1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 11
1 Crash
3 Fires
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 10
1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 9
3 Fires
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 9
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 9
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8
3 Fires
Structure
Complaints: 7
1 Crash
1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 5
Equipment
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4
Tires
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 3
1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 2
1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 2
1 Fire
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 2
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemsoftware
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Most Recent Complaints
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 LANE UNEXPECTEDLY. JEEP REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE DANGEROUS ISSUE WITH 2008 AND 2009 STEERING ISSUES THAT INVOLVESTEERING GEAR BOX, SHAFTS AND BALL JOINTS. SECOND OPINION FROM OUTSIDE AGENCY STATED GEAR BOX IS JUNK, SHAFTS NEED REPLACEMENT DUE TO FAULTY ENGINEERING FROM CHRYSLER. MANY MANY JEEP OWNERS ARE HAVING THESE ISSUES AND INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS TO DUE TO THE FAULTY STEERING ON THESE VEHICLES. *JS
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.
HOOD FLUTTERS WHILE DRIVING
HOOD BOUNCES ( FLUTTERING ) DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. REALLY NOTICEABLE WITH GUST OF WIND FROM PASSING CARS
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.
Safety Rating for the 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4.
Investigation PE09037 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Closed
Opened:
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE
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- 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 (current)
- 2009 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 — 220 complaints
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