2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 341
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 7
- Top problem
- Fuel system, gasoline
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 341 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 339 |
| 2008 | 341 |
| 2009 | 84 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel system, gasoline
33% · 114 reportsShow complaint excerpts
When filling my 2008 Jeep wrangler (2 door) with gas and the pump automatically shuts off about 0.5 gal of gas will spill out of the fill tube on me, my car, and the ground. Got a nice gas burn on my foot the first time this happened.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-12-08
Air bags
24% · 81 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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I received a letter from tk holdings inc saying that I have Takata airbag infiltrators in my vehicle that contains "Phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant" That can rupture causing injury or death.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-18
Electrical system
14% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing horn and software.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jeep wrangler 4X4. The contact stated that he started the vehicle and allowed it to idle for approximately 3-5 minutes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-12
The vehicle was parked at a convince store and had only been driven about 3 miles after siting for over 12 hours overnight. While exiting the store the horn, blinkers, door locks and windshield wipers started activiating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-28
Steering
12% · 40 reportsPower train
9% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
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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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-23
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Jeep wrangler. The contact stated that his transmission over heated and the fluid leaked on the exhaust which caused a fire to occur.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-12
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first
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2009-07-22EQClosed 2009-08-19 Tow bar assembly failure
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2009-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-11-17 Transmission overheating / fire
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2010-08-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-02-16 Fuel Spill During Refueling
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2011-05-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-11-07 Airbag Clockspring Failure
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2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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2015-06-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-12-07 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
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2015-12-04Engineering analysisClosed 2016-07-06 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel system, gasoline: 114 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 81 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 49 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.