CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Jeep Wrangler has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 873 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 25 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (310 reports).
2008 Jeep Wrangler recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture over time.
Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The clockspring assembly in the steering column can become contaminated with dust, which may cause the driver's frontal air bag circuit to fail.
Most common 2008 Jeep Wrangler problems
Problem areas named in the 873 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 310 |
| Electrical System | 178 |
| Steering | 156 |
| Suspension | 108 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 72 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 69 |
| Power Train | 68 |
| Service Brakes | 38 |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 |
| Engine | 37 |
What owners report
"On March 4, 2022, Customer Satisfaction Notification S33 (Airbag Clockspring Recall Remedy) was performed on my 2008 Jeep Wrangler by an authorized dealer at 123,314 miles. The vehicle now has 137, 347 miles. The replacement clockspring provided as the official safety remedy has completely failed after only roughly 15,000 miles of driving, illuminating the SRS airbag warning light and completely disabling the supplemental restraint system. The manufacturer's mandated remedy has failed to permanently correct the safety defect, creating a recurring hazard." Tom O'Brian dealership and Stellanis have both refused to repair clockspring which is either defective repair item. "Stellantis corporate
Odometer rollback and was not aware until yesterday.
ABS systems not functioning properly, showing engine code U0121 that states lost communication with ABS module. This is a common occurrence with jeeps and is a safety issue due to the abs system not working properly. Also causes the brakes to randomly engage and disengage.
While driving at speed, vehicle electrical went haywire. Headlights went on and off. Horn sounding on and off, Wipers and washers going on and off, HVAC blower on and off. Pulled over vehicle and turned off and removed key and it still remained running, all horn, lights, and wipers still going on and off. Opened hood, removed negative battery terminal, and with that, car still ran! Was several minutes and car finally shut itself off. Scary that the car went completely haywire and would not shut off, even with key out, and battery disconnected!
The ABS computer brake module is bad in my jeep. It needs a replacement. Confirmed by Chrysler Jeep dealership. However, Chrysler does not offer a replacement module. ABS does not work on my vehicle. This is a huge safety issue and is common problem among this year Jeep. Chrysler shouldnât be allowed to NOT have a replacement OEM ABS module. Huge safety risk and lawsuit
2008 Jeep Wrangler questions
Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments; Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Air Bags; Air Bags:Frontal; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Wrangler?
Based on 873 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (310), Electrical System (178), Steering (156).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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.