MYRModel Year Report

2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4

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2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-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 4-DR 4X4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2007: 587 complaints 2007 2008: 614 complaints 2008 2009: 165 complaints 2009
2008: 614 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007587
2008614
2009165

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 26%

26% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 161 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
AIR BAGS 22%

22% of complaints: air bags — 137 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 96 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER SIERRA. WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 65 MILES PER HOUR, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED COMPLETELY. WHICH THEN IGNITED TO THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. EVERYTHING IN THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071227

STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 82 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 47 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 4-DR 4X4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (161 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (137 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (96 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-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 4-DR 4X4?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-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.