CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 614 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 25 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (164 reports).
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4.
Most common 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 problems
Problem areas named in the 614 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 164 |
| Air Bags | 140 |
| Electrical System | 101 |
| Steering | 84 |
| Suspension | 69 |
| Power Train | 43 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 |
| Engine | 28 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Structure | 22 |
What owners report
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.
HOOD BOUNCES ( FLUTTERING ) DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. REALLY NOTICEABLE WITH GUST OF WIND FROM PASSING CARS
HOOD FLUTTERS WHILE DRIVING
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.
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.
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 questions
Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?
Based on 614 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (164), Air Bags (140), Electrical System (101).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has been fixed?
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