2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4

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2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
BUILT 2026-09-02

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

2008: 614 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	587
2008	614
2009	165

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 27%

27% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 164 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.

INJURY

AIR BAGS 23%

23% of complaints: air bags — 140 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 101 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing control module and software.

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 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 84 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and steering wheel/handle bar.

FIRE

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 69 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and stabilizer bar.

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 (164 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (140 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.