2008 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,255 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 18 involved a crash and 34 involved a fire. 7 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
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. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 11, 2016
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.
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S33.
Campaign 16V290000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMay 7, 2013
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 airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience broken airbag circuits.
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver-side frontal airbag and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
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 1-800-247-9753. This recall supercedes NHTSA recall 11V-528. Chrysler's recall campaign number is M31.
Campaign 13V176000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentFeb 25, 2013
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, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperatures. The tearing may allow the floor liner to shift forward.
If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
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 contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com.
Campaign 13E010000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalNov 2, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 RIGHT HAND DRIVE (RHD) JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLIES THAT COULD EXPERIENCE A COMPROMISED AIRBAG CIRCUIT RESULTING IN AN AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATION, WHICH INDICATES THAT THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY.
A BROKEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING ASSEMBLY CAN LEAD TO NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
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.
Campaign 11V528000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicJun 3, 2010
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 BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER LINERS AND THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBES WHICH COULD CAUSE WEAR OF THE TUBES CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN CAUSE PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 10V236000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionNov 5, 2009
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 EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE WARNING SYSTEM.
FLUID COULD BOIL OVER AND MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH A HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST COMPONENT AND CAUSE A FIRE.
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 CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
Campaign 09V436000 on NHTSA.gov
Trailer hitchesJul 9, 2009
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.
THE TOW BAR CAN FAIL UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATING FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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 BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 09E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 6, 2008
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.
PROLONGED BRAKE TUBE CONTACT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE TUBE AND CAUSE A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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 NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 08V202000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Service brakes, Apr 12, 2013
RATTLING NOISE UNDER THE BODY-TURNED OUT THE WELD ON THE HEAT SHIELD NNEDED TO BE REWELDED BRAKE LINES WERE BEING RUBBED THROUGH BY THE TIRES-NEW BRAKE LINES HAD BEEN UPDATED TO STEEL AND ROUTE CLOSE TO THE BODY INSTEAD OF RUBBER ONES THAT ROUTE CLOSE TO THE TIRE "HOT OIL" LIGHT COMES ON. DEALERSHIP SAID TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL TRANSMISSION COOLER AS THE FACTORY ONE IS INSUFFICIENT. TMPS LOW TIRE LIGHT AND SENTRY KEY LIGHT COME ON AND OFF TOGETHER REPEATEDLY. IN PARK THE LIGHTS WOULD FLASH, HONR HONKS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS FRONT IN BACK WOULD TURN ON AND SRPAY FLUID, CLICKING NOISE AND BURNING SMELL FROM FUSE BOX, FAN AND ACCESSORIES WOULD RUN WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON. THESE WOULD OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED OR WHEN A DOOR WOULD BE OPENED EVEN WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. DEALERSHIP SAID TIPM WAS GOING OUT. I FOUND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. ALL OF THESE ISSUES ARE SAFETY HAZARDS AND THROUGH SIMLE RESEARCH HAVE FOUND A COMMON PROBLEM FOR JK WRANGLERS. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 13, 2013
THE AIRBAG LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF, INDICATING THAT THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE PROBLEM IS A SIMPLE PART - THE CLOCK SPRING IN THE STEERING THAT CONNECTS THE AIRBAG TO THE CONTROL MODULE. IF THE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS BEFORE OR DURING A CRASH, THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I AM SHOCKED THAT THIS SAFETY ISSUE IS NOT BEING RECOGNIZED OR COVERED BY JEEP! *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Mar 6, 2013
I WAS LEAVING HOME AT 6:00AM TO GO TO WORK AND THE SMALL RED LIGHT FOR ENGINE PROBLEMS CAME ON. THEN THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN WENT OFF AND SO DID THE RED LIGHT. THERE IS NOTHING I COULD DO AT THAT TIME OF THE MORNING SO I LIMPED TO WORK, 25 MILES OF ON/OFF/ON/OFF/ON GETS TO YOU. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID TO BRING IT IN. I DID AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND COULDN'T MAKE THE LIGHT COME BACK ON. OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS, THE RED LIGHT WOULD COME ON BUT NOT THE TIRE LIGHT. WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY JEEP? IF THE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON, THEY CAN'T FIX IT??? IT DOESN'T COME ON BY COMMAND. AND IT IS STILL COMING ON/OFF/ON/OFF. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Feb 26, 2013
CLOCK SPRING FAILURE IN MY 2008 LHD JEEP WRANGLER HAS CAUSED MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO RANDOMLY TURN ON, MY TURN SIGNALS AND HEADLIGHTS TO ONLY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, AND MY GAUGE CLUSTER FLICKERS WHEN ANY OF THE ABOVE TRIGGER. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 23, 2013
EVERYTHING IS NORMAL AND WORKING, YOU TRY TO START THE CAR AND THERE IS A CLICK THEN NOTHING. I THEN MOVE THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL AND START THE CAR THEN MOVE SHIFTER BACK TO PARK. THERE ARE NO CODES BEING REGISTERED IF YOU PLUG IN A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND I'VE HAD SEVERAL COMPETENT MECHANICS CHECK IT OUT TO NO AVAIL. THIS IS HAPPENING .TO MANY OTHER PEOPLE AND ISN'T AN ISOLATED INCIDENT, WHICH IS WHY I'M REPORTING IT. IT APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, A GROUNDING ISSUE TO BE SPECIFIC. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Feb 19, 2013
AIR BAG LIGHT AND CHIME GO OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING FOR NO REASON. HAPPENS EVERY FEW MINUTES WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR OVER SIX MONTHS. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LIGHTING BOLT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Electrical system, Dec 28, 2012
I HAVE A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4. IN THIS MONTH OF DECEMBER 2012 MY JEEPS HEADLIGHTS, HORN, WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STARTED TURNING ON FOR NO REASON.THE ENGINE WILL STALL AT SPEEDS AND SOMETIMES THERE IS NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. HAVE CALLED MY LOCAL JEEP DEALER AND CHRYSLER..THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS.I HAVE SEARCHED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM...AS A GATHER FROM THE COMPLAINS ITS DUE TO A FAULTY TIPM. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD IN MY VIEW AND I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT IT.YOU ARE MY ONLY HOPE. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Visibility/wiper, Dec 18, 2012
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HORN, FRONT WIPERS, WASHERS, REAR WIPERS, AND REVERSE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON WITHOUT WARNING. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND TURNED OFF CAR BUT ENGINE DID NOT TURN OFF. OPENED HOOD AND HIT TOP OF T.I.P.M. (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE). HORN, WIPERS, WASHERS, AND ENGINE STOPPED. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2007-2009 WRANGLERS THAT JEEP FAILS TO ACCEPT. IT IS UNSAFE BECAUSE YOU CANNOT STOP THE ENGINE OR SEE WHERE YOU ARE GOING WHEN THE WASHER FLUID STARTS RUNNING. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IN 2 YEARS THIS HAS DONE THIS. *TR
Electrical system, Dec 17, 2012
VEHICLE DOES NOT START WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN ON. ENGINE CLICKS, BUT COMBUSTION DOES NOT START. AFTER MOVING GEAR FROM "DRIVE" TO "NEUTRAL," THEN ENGINE MAY TURN ON. OTHER TIMES, IT MAY TURN ON AFTER ATTEMPTING FOR 30 MINS. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Dec 17, 2012
WHILE I WAS DRIVING AROUND TOWN, MY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF. SOMETIMES THE LIGHT WILL STAY ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Dec 15, 2012
THE HORN NO LONGER WORKS AND PER THE DEALER, IT IS THE CLOCKSPRING. THIS COST ABOUT $500 TO REPLACE. THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR HAD A RECALL BUT THEY HAVE NOT RECALLED THE 08 WHICH APPARENTLY HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Nov 30, 2012
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY AT LOW DRIVING SPEED. EVENTUALLY STAYED ON PERMANENTLY WHENEVER VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR. FAILED CLOCK SPRING WAS DIAGNOSED. THIS VEHICLE IS THE MORE COMMON LEFT HAND DRIVE. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Nov 27, 2012
DODGE DEALERSHIP HAS INSPECTED MY JEEP FOR AN AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM MILLENNIUM AND THE WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING. THIS IS A LHD VEHICLE. THE RECALL ID 94030 IS FOR THE RHD JEEP. IF LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEPS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS, HOW CAN THIS JUST BE ON THE RIGHT HAND DRIVE ONLY? RECALL ID # 94030 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL COMPONENT AIR BAGS:FRONTAL MODEL AFFECTED WRANGLER POTENTIAL UNITS AFFECTED 5437 RECALL DATE: NOV 02, 2011 MODEL AFFECTED: 2008 JEEP WRANGLER SUMMARY: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 RIGHT HAND DRIVE (RHD) JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLIES THAT COULD EXPERIENCE A COMPROMISED AIRBAG CIRCUIT RESULTING IN AN AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATION, WHICH INDICATES THAT THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY. CONSEQUENCES: A BROKEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING ASSEMBLY CAN LEAD TO NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES. 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. POTENTIAL UNITS AFFECTED: 5437. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Oct 23, 2012
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD A CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE EVENT (THIS IS THE THIRD EVENT IN 4 DAYS), CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER TO SPRAY WASHER FLUID ONTO THE WINDSHIELD DRAMATICALLY REDUCING DRIVER VISIBILITY, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, THEY ONLY TRAVELED ABOUT ONE-QUART INCH IN TIME WITH THE HORN CHIRPING. THE WIPERS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY EVEN WHEN TURNED ON DIRECTLY BY THE DRIVER TO ADDRESS THE WASHER FLUID DISCHARGING ONTO THE WINDSHIELD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE DRIVER EXITED THE FREEWAY TO THE EMERGENCY SHOULDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE ELECTRICAL FAILURE EVENT AND THE DRIVERS OCCLUDED VISIBILITY CAUSE BY THE UNEXPECTED DISCHARGE OF WASHER FLUID AND NON-PROPERLY FUNCTIONING WINDSHIELD WIPERS LASTED FOR THE DURATION OF THE UNEXPECTED ELECTRIC CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE EVENT OF ABOUT 4 MINS.. THERE WAS NO FAILURE INDICATION ON THE DASH PANEL AND NO WARNING THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED TO THE DRIVER. THE EVENT WAS UNEXPECTED AND WITHOUT WARNING AND OCCURRED WHILE THE MOTOR VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER FOR THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURES HAS BEEN SCHEDULED. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN THAT HAS ALREADY OR IS VERY LIKELY TO RESULT IN INJURY OR A FATALITY. NO VEHICLE SYSTEM WHEN EXPERIENCING ANY TYPE OF FAILURE MODE SHOULD BE ABLE TO OPERATE ANY SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE IN AN UNSAFE AND/OR UNEXPECTED WAY OR REALLY ANY MANNER. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 12, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND ALLOWED IT TO IDLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 3-5 MINUTES. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND LATER AS HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FIRE STARTED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD WHERE HE FIRST SAW RED FLASHES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT STARTED THE FIRE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR HIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 3, 2012
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS, HORN DOESN'T WORK AND AIR BAGS DON'T WORK. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'S A BAD CLOCK SPRING BUT IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. HAD TO BUY AND REPLACE COMPONENT MYSELF. SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR FAULTY CLOCK SPRING AS MANY 07-08 JEEP JK'S ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. IT IS UNSAFE TO HAVE NO AIRBAGS AND NO HORN. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Visibility/wiper, Oct 2, 2012
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE WINDSHIELD FLUID SPRAYS AND THE WIPERS GO ON AT SLOW SPEED. CAN'T TURN WIPERS OR MISTER OFF AND HAVE TO PULL OVER WITH ZERO VIABILITY. SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED, I LOST ACCELERATION PEDAL AND JEEP STALLS AND STARTS WHILE ALL THIS IS GOING ON. TOOK KEYS OUT OF IGNITION AND DISCONNECTED NEGATIVE BATTER BUT EVERYTHING STILL ON. PULLED FUSES FOR WIPERS AND FLUID TO STOP THAT. HAD TO POP CLUTCH TO STALL OUT THE JEEP. VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE HAPPEN WHILE IN THE CARPOOL LANE. ALSO TO FIND OUT THAT THE AIRBAGS DON'T WORK DUE TO A BAD CLOCK SPRING. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Sep 20, 2012
2008 JEEP WRANGLER WITH 20000 MILES. CLOCK SPRING FAILED LEAVING ME WITH A DINGING EVERY TIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. 2007 WRANGLERS HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT 2008S DO NOT. SOUNDS LIKE JEEP IS ADMITTING SOMETHING IS WRONG BUT LIMITING THEIR DAMAGE MONETARILY BY LIMITING THE AFFECTED YEARS. ANYTHING THAT HAS A CHANCE THAT OF MAKING AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOY, WHICH I'M SURE THERE IS A LAW THAT SAYS VEHICLES NEED AIRBAGS, NOT, HAVE AIRBAGS THAT ARE MADE WITH PARTS THAT MAKE THE AIRBAG NOT WORK AFTER 20000 MILES. WHAT NEXT? SEATBELTS THAT UNHOOK OVER A CERTAIN SPEED? *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Sep 18, 2012
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON DURING DRIVING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $525.00. AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE I DISCOVERED THAT JEEP HAS RECALLED THE RIGHT HAND DRIVE CLOCK SPRINGS FOR 2007-2012 BUT NOT ON THE LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEPS. THEY ARE THE SAME PART AND A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED ACROSS THE FLEET. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY ON ITS OWN, OR NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 29, 2012
INTERMITTENT PROBLEM STARTING THE CAR. WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS, YOU TURN THE KEY AND YOU JUST HEAR A DULL CLICK. THE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK. AFTER 2 OR 3 TRIES, IT WILL START. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT A DOZEN TIME IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THE STARTER RELAY SWITCH HAS BEEN CHANGED BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. A NEW STARTER WAS PUT IN BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. SO FAR $350 HAS BEEN SPENT BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 21, 2012
AFTER 3 YR, THE CAR WOULD NOT START. BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER 3 DAYS THE CAR STARTED AND NOW INTERMITTENT THE CAR WOULD NOT START. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHY. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 10, 2012
THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ON WHEN TURNED ON. WHEN THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON THE COME ON THEN OFF AND WILL NOT COME BACK ON. THE HORN WILL BLOW WITH OUT PUSHING THE HORN BUTTON AND AT THE SAME TIME THE HORN BLOWS THE WINDSHIELD WASHER SPRAYER SPRAYS WATER. AFTER THE JEEP AS SIT FOR SEVERAL DAYS WITHOUT BEING STARTED THE MOTOR WILL NOT TURN OVER. THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIGHTS UP WHEN KEY IS TURNED ON BUT THE STARTER WILL NOT EVEN TRY TO TURN OVER THE MOTOR. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO START THE MOTOR SEVERAL TIMES THE STARTER WILL EVENTUALLY START THE MOTOR. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE "TIPM" IN 2007. THE PROBLEMS THAT ARE OCCURRING WITH MY JEEP ARE THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT WERE OCCURRING WITH THE JEEP RECALLS IN 2007. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE AND RECALL THIS TIPM AS WELL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 1, 2012
HORN DOES NOT WORK WHEN PUSHING PAD ON STEERING WHEEL. HOWEVER HORN HONKS AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVEWAY AND WHEN DRIVING. DEALER INVESTIGATION SHOWS OPEN CIRCUIT ON CLOCK SPRING CAUSING HORN TO SOUND WHEN SHORT TO GROUND OCCURS RANDOMLY. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Jul 23, 2012
CLOCK SPRING HAS FAILED, THIS HAS BEEN RECALLED ON THE RHD MODELS. HORN NO LONGER WORKS AND I AM UNSURE IF THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY. WHY IS IT NOT IN RECALL ON THE LHD VEHICLES AS WELL? *TR