CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 341 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 8 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (114 reports).
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4.
Most common 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 problems
Problem areas named in the 341 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 114 |
| Air Bags | 81 |
| Electrical System | 49 |
| Steering | 40 |
| Power Train | 31 |
| Suspension | 30 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
What owners report
SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES AND BURNT TO THE GROUND.THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION FLUID BOILING OUT OF A VENT AND HITTING THE HOT EXHAUST PIPE
WHILE TURNING RIGHT FROM A STOP SIGN ON TO A MAJOR HIGHWAY WITH 55 MILE AN HOUR SPEED LIMIT I BEGAN TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC WHEN SUDDENLY THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF FIRST GEAR CAUSING A LOUD BANGING AND SHIFTIER VIOLENTLY JUMPING BACKWARDS OUT OF MY HAND AND CAUSING MY JEEP TO STOP ACCELERATING ONLY A FEW FEET FROM THE STOP SIGN AND INTO TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY GET THE TRANSMISSION BACK INTO FIRST GEAR AND MERGE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT FOR ALMOST 6 MONTHS AND NEVER COULD I GET IT TO HAPPEN WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN TO GET SERVICED FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE MORE I DROVE THE JEEP THE MORE OFTEN THE PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR, UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2018 WHEN IT WOULD JUMP OUT OF GE
WHEN YOU FILL UP THE GAS TANK, IT OVERFLOWS & SPIT GAS BACK OUT.
THERE IS A USED CAR DEALERSHIP IN PHOENIX ARIZONA CALLED PRIME AUTO, PHONE 602-737-3275. I AM WORKING WITH THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE AND HAVE (WITHIN JUST A FEW DAYS) COLLECTED STORIES FROM 3 OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES, BEING SOLD A USED CAR THAT WAS UNSAFE ON THE ROADWAYS - MY SITUATION WAS A DEATH WOBBLE IN A JEEP WRANGLER, BLINKERS MALFUNCTIONING, WIPER BLADES NOT WORKING PROPERLY - TWO OF THOSE ARE A LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEALERSHIP (SELLER) TO ENSURE IN WORKING CONDITION AND THEY FAILED. THEY ALSO ATTEMPTED TO FRAUDULENTLY REPRESENT MY CARS TRADE IN VALUE BY SHOWING ME A KBB.COM PRICE THAT IS ONLY FOR CARS TRADED IN REQUIRING REPAIRS, I TRADED IN A NEAR NEW
TIPM MODULE IS ACTIVATING THE WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS. IS NOT ALLOWING TURN SIGNALS TO WORK AFTER DISCONNECTING BATTERY. DASH LIGHTS BLINK, ODOMETER WILL BLANK OUT FOR A SECOND AT TIMES.
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 questions
Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4?
Based on 341 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (114), Air Bags (81), Electrical System (49).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.