2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (113) · Air Bags (56) · Electrical System (24)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
304 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (20)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-23 · Power Train · 70,000 mi · 🔥 fire“sitting at a stop light the car burst into flames and burnt to the ground.the fire department said it was caused by transmission fluid boiling out of a vent and hitting the hot exhaust pipe…”
2019-01-25 · Power Train · 115,000 mi“while turning right from a stop sign on to a major highway with 55 mile an hour speed limit i began to merge into traffic when suddenly the transmission jumped out of first gear causing a loud banging and shiftier violently jumping backwards out of my hand and causing my jeep to stop accelerating only a few feet from the stop sign and into traffic.…”
2018-11-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System“when you fill up the gas tank, it overflows & spit gas back out.…”
2018-11-11 · Visibility/Wiper · 1 mi“there is a used car dealership in phoenix arizona called prime auto, phone 602-737-3275. i am working with the arizona attorney generals office and have (within just a few days) collected stories from 3 other individuals with similar issues, being sold a used car that was unsafe on the roadways - my situation was a death wobble in a jeep wrangler,…”
2018-10-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 129,000 mi“tipm module is activating the wipers and headlights. is not allowing turn signals to work after disconnecting battery. dash lights blink, odometer will blank out for a second at times.…”
2018-08-01 · Electrical System · 84,000 mi“when pressing the unlock button from the key transmitter, the lights, horn, wipers and windshield washer fluid all start going off. after starting the vehicle the same thing happens when the vehicle is moved to reverse. while driving, the instrument cluster starts flashing. problem was resolved by replacing the tipm. 2008 jeep is not part of the …”
2018-05-18 · Power Train · 92,000 mi“my jeep has been jumping out of gear. in traffic, driving in 1st gear, at about 5-10 mph, flat terrain in a straight direction, it jumps out of gear. my jeep has jumped out of gear in intersections when i am starting from a stop, flat terrain, going straight or turning, it will jump out of first as i am accelerating, i have had several instances…”
2018-03-31 · Power Train · 124,356 mi“when accelerating from a stop in a 6-speed manual transmision, the jeep will at times jump out of gear with a violent jerk and loud sound. this could cause the driver to react or a vehicle behind to rear end the now not moving vehicle while the jeep driver recovers.…”
2018-02-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System“gasoline overflows from the tank during refueling and does not shut-off. this has occurred several times at several different gas stations and pumps over several years. the gas just gushes out when the automatic shut off kicks in on the pump and creates a large spill and all over jeep and tires. this is now occurring almost every fill up and occurr…”
2018-02-19 · Power Train · 72,000 mi“manual transmission pops out of first gear causing vehicle to stall. this occurs when starting from a stopped position as the clutch is released. this occurs when going straight and turning. this is dangerous when entering a roadway with other traffic. seems to be a common problem with early jeep jk wranglers.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.