2008 Jeep Wrangler

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

9 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first

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   2008Complaint volume 873 complaints filed for this model year.
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   2008-06-30Service brakes, hydraulic08V202000 Chrysler is recalling 1,585 my 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, right hand drive only, vehicles. Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and rear brake tubes.

   Remedy: Dealers will install a revised brake tube clip to retain the tubes, inspect the brake tubes for damage due to potential contact with the steering intermediate shaft, and replace the brake tubes if…

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   2009-07-22EQClosed 2009-08-19 Tow bar assembly failure
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   2009-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-11-17 Transmission overheating / fire
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   2009-11-23Equipment, trailer hitches09E044000 Chrysler is recalling 308 aftermarket mopar tow bar assemblies, p/n 82209758, sold during 2007 and 2008 calendar year which are used to tow model year 2007 and 2008 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

   Remedy: Chrysler will notify the owners of all 2007 and 2008 model year Jeep Wrangler vehicles who could have purchased a recalled tow bar and will replace the tow bars free of charge. The safety recall…

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   2010-02-22Power train09V436000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2008 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured from June 2006 through July 2008, equipped with automatic transmissions. These vehicles were not…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a "Hotoil" Message in the instrument cluster and a chime indicating an elevated transmission fluid condition. The recall began on February 22, 2010. Owners may…

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   2010-08-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-02-16 Fuel Spill During Refueling
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   2010-12-06Service brakes, hydraulic10V236000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 Jeep Wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from May 15, 2006 through April 22, 2010. There may be contact…

   Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

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   2011-05-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-11-07 Airbag Clockspring Failure
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    2013-04-04Equipment13E010000 Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.

    Remedy: Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may…

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    2013-06-10Air bags13V176000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011. The affected vehicles have…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring and add a steering wheel dust shield, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at…

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    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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    2015-06-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-12-07 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
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    2015-12-04Engineering analysisClosed 2016-07-06 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
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    2016-12-14Air bags16V290000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    Date not on fileAir bags11V528000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 right hand drive (Rhd) Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and remedy the vehicles as necessary free of charge. Chrysler will mail to owners an interim notification during March 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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Is the 2008 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Jeep Wrangler is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Wrangler?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.