MYRModel Year Report

2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4

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2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2007: 339 complaints 2007 2008: 341 complaints 2008 2009: 84 complaints 2009
2008: 341 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007339
2008341
200984

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 33%

33% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 114 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20101208

AIR BAGS 23%

23% of complaints: air bags — 80 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20171118

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 45 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20121012

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, 20171128

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 24 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20090722 — EQ (closed 20090819)

TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE

I 20090812 — PE (closed 20091117)

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE

I 20100823 — PE (closed 20110216)

Fuel Spill During Refueling

I 20110523 — PE (closed 20111107)

Airbag Clockspring Failure

I 20140925 — DP (closed 20150724)

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

I 20150619 — PE (closed 20151207)

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

I 20151204 — EA (closed 20160706)

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (114 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (80 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (45 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.