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2008 Jeep Wrangler Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2008 Jeep Wrangler has 9 recalls, 1252 complaints.

9

Recalls

1252

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

Recalls

16V352000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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. Wi...

16V290000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspr...

13E010000

EQUIPMENT

Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q,...

11V528000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 RIGHT HAND DRIVE (RHD) JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 1...

13V176000

AIR BAGS

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through...

09E044000

TRAILER HITCHES

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...

09V436000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2006 THROUGH JULY 2008, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMAT...

08V202000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,585 MY 2007-2008 JEEP WRANGLER, RIGHT HAND DRIVE ONLY, VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE S...

10V236000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 JEEP WRANGLER LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 15, 2006 T...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-DR.

Top Complaint Categories

AIR BAGS
285
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
181
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
85
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
74
POWER TRAIN
70
STEERING
59
STEERING,SUSPENSION
50
SUSPENSION
38

Problems by Component

Airbags315Steering200Electrical197Fuel System188Other107Powertrain88Suspension53Brakes37Engine30Structure17Lights5Seat Belts4Wheels3Visibility3Latches & Locks3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINEWhile driving at speed, vehicle electrical went haywire. Headlights went on and off. Horn sounding...
Sep 25, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe ABS computer brake module is bad in my jeep. It needs a replacement. Confirmed by Chrysler Jeep ...
Jul 21, 2025AIR BAGSI turned the key to turn on my car and the airbag deployed.
Jul 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI was driving down the road in my 2008 wrangler and all of the sudden every light flashed on my dash...
Jun 7, 2025SERVICE BRAKESThis is a common flaw with the abs brake system on many Chrysler Fiat vehicles and Chrysler fiat is...
Apr 22, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESApril 22, 2025 my 2008 Jeep lost power. There was a sequence, where one warning light was followed ...
Mar 31, 2025SERVICE BRAKESABS Module Yes As I was driving and going to turn left into a shopping center and stepped on the bre...
Feb 3, 2025SERVICE BRAKESThe vehicle requires an ABS module. I have been waiting for over 4 months for part availability. Acc...
Jan 18, 2025WHEELSDefective Wheel Spacers Causing Vehicle Failure and Safety Hazard While driving, the front driver-s...
Nov 22, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe fuel filler neck has an issue. When I refuel, I have to stop the pump manually or the filler cap...
Oct 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe ignition switch stays on after releasing key
Oct 1, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENTThe contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler equipped with Powerstop Brake Hoses, Part Number: (N/A). The c...
Aug 5, 2024AIR BAGSHave tried twice by phone to request the closest Jeep dealership recommended on the numerous recall ...
Jul 10, 2024STEERING,AIR BAGSThe RHD Jeep Wranglers had a recall on all the clock springs. I had mine fixed, it lasted a year an...
Jun 25, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Jun 9, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERI was driving on freeway noticed smoke behind jeep, I pulled over there was black smoke and fire com...
May 1, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehic...
Apr 5, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTIPM intermittent, fuel pump cuts off
Mar 7, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTIPM intermittent failures
Mar 4, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERSee attached document for complaint