2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4

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2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
614
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 587 complaints 2007 2008: 614 complaints 2008 614 2009: 165 complaints 2009
2007: 587 complaints 2007 2008: 614 complaints 2008 614 2009: 165 complaints 2009
2007: 587 complaints 2007 2008: 614 complaints 2008 614 2009: 165 complaints 2009

2008: 614 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2007587
2008614
2009165

Known problem areas

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

Fuel system, gasoline

27% · 164 reports

Most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.

INJURY

Air bags

23% · 140 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

16% · 101 reports

Most commonly citing control module and software.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2007-12-27

Steering

14% · 84 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and steering wheel/handle bar.

FIRE

Suspension

11% · 69 reports

Most commonly citing front and stabilizer bar.

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 4X4 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Fuel system, gasoline: 164 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 140 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 101 reports on file for this year.

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 27% 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.