MYRModel Year Report

2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2

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2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:40.015Z

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
35
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 67 complaints 2007 2008: 35 complaints 2008 35 2009: 5 complaints 2009
2007: 67 complaints 2007 2008: 35 complaints 2008 35 2009: 5 complaints 2009
2007: 67 complaints 2007 2008: 35 complaints 2008 35 2009: 5 complaints 2009

2008: 35 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200767
200835
20095

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

37% · 13 reports
Show complaint excerpts

When driving on a bumpy road, sometimes the car goes into a really serious vibration mode. The first time it happened I thought I had a flat tire. I pulled over and looked; all tires were fine, and I drove away like nothing ever happened.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-20

Suspension

23% · 8 reports

Electrical system

23% · 8 reports

Air bags

14% · 5 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

9% · 3 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Whenever the gas tank is filled, the gas will spurt out of where the nozzle is inserted. When the pump stops, the gas will spurt out of the tank and drip down the side of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-08

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2009-07-22EQClosed 2009-08-19 Tow bar assembly failure
  2. I
    2009-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-11-17 Transmission overheating / fire
  3. I
    2010-08-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-02-16 Fuel Spill During Refueling
  4. I
    2011-05-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-11-07 Airbag Clockspring Failure
  5. I
    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
  6. I
    2015-06-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-12-07 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
  7. I
    2015-12-04Engineering analysisClosed 2016-07-06 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 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 4-DR 4X2?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.