2008 Jeep WRANGLER 4-DR 4X2: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 33 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 35 complaints (37.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 9 | 25.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 14.3% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 11.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 13 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
Steering: 13; Electrical System: 8; Suspension: 8; Air Bags: 5; Unknown Or Other: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2009: 1; 2010: 4; 2011: 3; 2012: 4; 2013: 8; 2014: 3; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 3; 2018: 3; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10296225 · 2009-12-17 (December 17, 2009)
GAS OVERFLOW WHEN FILLING UP MY 08 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED (4DOOR). JUST PURCHASED 1 WEEK AGO - THOUGHT FIRST INCIDENT WAS A MISHAP, BUT WENT TO ANOTHER GAS STATION AND DID THE SAME THING - AND A 3RD TODAY. NO SOONER THEN THE CLICK THE GAS SPILLS OUT EVERYWHERE. THIS IS NOT ONLY FRUSTRATING BUT ALSO A HAZARD AND A WASTE OF MONEY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 14,250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10296225 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10299834 · 2010-01-15 (January 15, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER PENETRATED THE ROOF OF HIS VEHICLE WHENEVER IT RAINS. THERE WAS ICE WATER COMING THROUGH THE FABRIC AND SATURATED THE ROOF WHICH CAUSED IT TO DRIP INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE WATER TO PENETRATE THE FABRIC. THE ROOF WAS NOT REPLACED. THE CHRYSLER MANUFACTURER OPENED AND CLOSED A CASE REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10299834 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10314845 · 2010-02-27 (February 27, 2010)
VEHICLE ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE SO MUCH NOISE, SHUT OFF CAR AND CALLED FOR TOW TRUCK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WHITE PLAINS CHRYSLER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 31,575 miles reported. Look up ODI 10314845 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10326800 · 2010-04-21 (April 21, 2010)
AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN I'M DRIVING FASTER THAN 40 MPH, MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN I HIT EVEN THE SMALLEST OF BUMPS. THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE IT STOP IS TO SLOW IT DOWN TO A CRAWL. PROBABLY HAPPENS 2-3 TIMES PER WEEK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10326800 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10364394 · 2010-11-08 (November 8, 2010)
WHEN I PUMP GAS THE TANK BACKS UP AND IT SPILLS EVERYWHERE. THERE IS ALOT OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAME CASE ONLINE. VERY DANGEROUS! IT ALWAYS HAPPENS NOT JUST SOMETIMES. HERE IS A LINK TO ALOT OF INFORMATION ABOUT THIS: HTTP://WWW.JK-FORUM.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?114401-PUMPING-GAS... *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10364394 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10407768 · 2011-06-21 (June 21, 2011)
DRIVING AROUND 40 - 50 MPH, HIT A SLIGHT BUMP AND VEHICLE BEGINS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES, ENTIRE JEEP FEELS OUT OF CONTROL. YOU MUST COME ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE THE SHAKING SUBSIDES. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME YOU HIT A SLIGHT BUMP GOING 40+MPH. DEALER SAID IT WAS AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM AND "FIXED IT". IT IS BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP. WE WERE ON A 6 LANE FREEWAY TODAY WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN. WE GOT IT STOPPED ONCE AND WITHIN A MINUTE, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. HAD AN 18 WHEELER BEEN BEHIND US AT THE TIME WE WOULD PROBABLY HAVE BEEN …
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10407768 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10427244 · 2011-09-26 (September 26, 2011)
WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 50-55 MPH CAR WAS SMOOTH RIDING, HIT SMALL BUMP IN ROAD AND RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEEMED TO WOBBLE AND BOUNCE UNCONTROLLABLY. STOP VEHICLE CHECKED TIRE AND BUSHINGS ALL WAS GOOD DROVE HOME FINE. NEXT DAY SAMETHING AT 45MPH AND DIFFERENT ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS AND JEEP SHOULD REPAIR, HOWEVER NO ONE KNOWS THE EXACT PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 55 miles reported. Look up ODI 10427244 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10439185 · 2011-12-09 (December 9, 2011)
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE "DEATH WOBBLE" IN MY JEEP, AND IT IS TERRIFYING. WHEN DRIVING ANYWHERE FROM 40-65 MPH, THE FRONT END WILL OCCASIONALLY BEGIN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND IT FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF CONTROL. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO IMMEDIATELY SLOW WAY DOWN AND TRY TO GET OFF THE ROAD (DIFFICULT IN MANY CONDITIONS). I RECENTLY TOOK IT IN TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP AND THEY "FIXED" THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE BALL JOINTS, THE STEERING DAMPER, AND THE FRONT SHOCKS ($1,700). IT SEEMED TO BE OK FOR ABOUT 2 1/2 MONTHS, BUT IT H…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10439185 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.