2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 Rhd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (15) · Fuel System, Gasoline (4) · Electrical System (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 Rhd model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
37 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
2016-04-03 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 40,000 mi“sway bar light was flashing, brought to dealer needed new electronic sway bar due to corrosion. this is enclosed and should have no corrosion i was concerned that my jeep may go into a death wobble if i drove over 18 miles per hour. my jeep has only 40,000 miles.i believe there is a defect due to complaints i viewed online i not the only one so act…”
2016-02-15 · Air Bags · 60,000 mi“on the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again …”
2015-11-18 · Visibility/Wiper · 81,000 mi“horn goes on & stays on, wipers go continuously, wiper fluid flows constantly, back up lights go on, heater fan goes off & on, the engine continues to run with the key out of the ignition and the last time the abs came on while i was delivering mail and my brakes locked up. once it happened while parked ( the engine was running without keys), all o…”
2015-10-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 38,000 mi“when trying to fill gas tank it will not take the fuel as it shuts the pump off. it takes about 20 minutes to put in $10 worth of gas in. it has progressively gotten worse.…”
2014-11-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 89,102 mi“the gas tank can not be filled without constantly re-starting the fuel pump, it stops every few seconds, it happens at every gas station or any fuel pump, so it is definitely not the pump but a problem with the jeep gas tank and/or it's components. it got worse over the last few weeks and months and is to the point now where it takes me 10-15 minut…”
2014-11-16 · Power Train · 89,102 mi“gears engaging with delay as vehicle gets hot. when putting the jeep from the park position into drive, the vehicle has a delay engaging which gets worse the warmer or hotter the car gets and or the longer it runs. this problem became worse over the last 12 months. i have seen several people complaining about the same/similar problem in certain spe…”
2014-08-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 155,000 mi · 🔥 fire“my 2008 jeep wrangler rhd caught fire while i was driving. i was turning onto the hwy and drove a few feet and noticed smoke. i immediately pulled off of the road,shut the car off and popped the hood. as soon as i lifted the hood i saw flames!! i contacted jeep and they're "supposed to be doing an investigation". there wasn't any kind of warning th…”
2014-05-05 · Engine · 48,700 mi“engine warning light came on upon starting vehicle. checked all fluids, and that gas cap was tight. contacted dealership who said to drive it for a few days to see if light remained on. indicator light went off several days later. my engine is now exhibiting what sounds like a stuck lifter and chrysler is refusing to honor the warranty on the lifet…”
2013-07-08 · Air Bags · 6,800 mi“my airbag sensor light keeps turning off and on while i'm driving. *tr…”
2012-12-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 15,000 mi“i am tired of not being able to fill up my gas tank all the way. i've had to stop the gas pump a gallon or two before my tank is full so i won't waste gas or get any gasoline spilled on me. every time i take my jeep in for service or an oil change i always ask if there is a recall yet to fix this gas spillage problem. i have had so many other recal…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.