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: fuel/propulsion system
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Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 19, 2018
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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 30, 2018
WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK AT THE GAS STATION IF GAS PUMP IS ON HIGH FUEL BACKSPLASHES ON THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE GROUND. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONGST MANY JEEP WRANGLER OWNERS. DEALERSHIP DENIES ANY PROBLEM. YOU ASK BELOW WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN WELL I WILL LIST ONE DATE BUT IT HAPPENS 50% OF THE TIME WHEN FILLING THE JEEP UP. I BOUGHT THE JEEP IN 2011 WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN DOING IT EVER SINCE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 12, 2018
FUEL DOES NOT STOP FILLING WHEN TANK IS FULL. ABOUT A CUP OR TWO OF FUEL OVERFLOWS BEFORE PUMP STOPS. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL PUMPS AND HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR A FEW WEEKS. MOST RECENT DATE IS NOTED.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 21, 2018
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 OCCURRED YESTERDAY AND APPEARS OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 5, 2018
FUELING UP THE JEEP WITH THE AUTO SHUT OFF AT FILLING STATIONS NOW CAUSES ABOUT 2 CUPS OF GASOLINE PUKING OUT THE FILLER AND ONTO MYSELF , VEHICLE , AND GROUND. THIS NOW HAPPENS EVERY FILL UP.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 29, 2018
WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK, FUEL SPILLS OUT OF FILLER HOLE AFTER AUTO-STOP FILLER NOZZLE SHUTS OFF.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 24, 2018
GAS OVERFLOWS FROM GAS FILLER TUBE AFTER PUMP HAS STOPED
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 31, 2017
EVERY TIME YOU FUEL THE VEHICLE TO GAS OVERFLOWS OUT OF THE FUEL INLET ONTO THE SIDE AND REAR FENDER OF THE VEHICLE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING FUELED, FUEL EXITED THE FILLER TUBE AND SPILLED ONTO THE CONTACT AND VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (STAFFORD CHRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE OF SPRINGFIELD, 7611 LOISDALE RD, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO THE FUEL TANK AND/OR FILLER TUBE. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $900. THE CONTACT DECLINED TO PAY AND BELIEVED IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 30, 2017
WHEN REFUELING THE GAS TANK IT OVERFLOWS GAS ALL OVER ON THE GROUND. IT DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF WHEN TANK IS FULL.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 11, 2017
CAR AT RANDOM WILL NOT START, LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK OR RADIO WILL STOP WORKING ... CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON WITHOUT ANY ENGINE ISSUES ... TO PUMP FUEL IT TAKES 20 MINUTES TO FILL IT UP YOU CAN'T WALK AWAY OR IT WILL OVER FLOW ... JEEP LEFT ME SIT THE OTHER DAY AND NO GARAGE CAN TELL ME WHATS WRONG WITH IT... ITS NOT THE STARTER ...
Seat belts, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 28, 2017
DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH OCCASIONALLY DOES NOT LATCH ALSO OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT RELEASE WITHOUT HAVING TO OPEN ROOF PULL SEAT BELT SLACK ALL THE WAY OUT AND STAND UP IN SEAT TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. THEN HAVE TO HIT AND WORK WITH LATCH APPROXIMATELY 2-3 BEFORE IT WILL RELEASE. IF IN AN ACCIDENT NOT SURE IF SEATBELT LATCH WILL HOLD FORCES OR NOT LET YOU OUT OF A POSSIBLE BURNING CAR. ALSO FUEL BACKFLOWS FROM FILL INLET AT EVERY FILLIP IF I DO NOT STOP IT BEFORE FULL.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 3, 2017
JEEP IS SPITTING BACK FUEL DURING FILL UP. CHRYSLER IS TELLING ME THAT MY JEEP IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT OTHER 2008 JEEP WRANGLERS HAVE NOW BEEN GIVEN. I HAVE VIDEOS OF THIS SPITBACK HAPPENING. (INLET CHECK VALVE DEFECT) ONE DEALER SAID IT WAS COVERED BUT CHRYSLER SAYS NO. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET CHRYSLER TO REPAIR IT FOR 2 YEARS NOW.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 28, 2016
GAS OVERFLOWS AND SPILLS OUT DURING EVERY FUELING. I THINK IT IS AN INLET CHECK VALVE ISSUE. GAS TANK ALSO LEAKS GAS AROUND THE FUEL PUMP SEAL. SMELLS LIKE GAS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 8, 2016
TANK OVERFLOWS WITH FUEL EVERYTIME I FILL IT UP WITH FUEL CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 19, 2016
PURCHASED THIS JEEP IN 2010. EVERY SINCE I PURCHASED IT, THE GAS SPILLS OUT FROM THE TANK WHEN I FILL IT UP, UNLESS I SQUEEZE THE GAS NOZZLE VERY SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY. WHEN THE GAS SPILLS OUT, IT GOES ON MY CLOTHING, THE JEEP, AND ONTO THE GROUND. THIS IS A HEALTH PROBLEM, A SAFETY ISSUE, AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE. JEEP SHOULD FIX THIS FOR FREE!!!
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 14, 2016
THE VEHICLE SPILLS FUEL EVERY TIME IT IS FILLED AT THE GAS PUMP. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT IS FILLED REGARDLESS OF THE GAS STATION OR OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2012.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REFUELED, FUEL EJECTED FROM THE TANK. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 18, 2016
WHEN FUELING THE GAS PUMP ISN'T TRIGGERED TO SHUT OFF UNTIL GAS HAS ALREADY CAME OUT THE TOP OF THE FUELING NECK. THIS CAUSES GAS TO SPILL DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND HAVE A GAS SPILL AT THE FUELING STATION. THIS HAPPENS AT EVERY STATION I FILL UP AT.
Air bags, Fuel/propulsion system, May 23, 2016
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON FROM A DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING AND THE VEHICLE STILL SPITS OUT GAS WHEN I FILL UP.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 7, 2016
SPILLS GAS OUT WHEN FILLING UP.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 13, 2016
WENT TO GO FILL UP THE JEEP, IT FILLED UP THE PUMP CLICKED THAT IT WAS DONE AND THEN IT VIOLENTLY OVERFLOWED COVERING ME AND MY PRECIOUS JEEP IN GASOLINE.
Air bags, Fuel/propulsion system, Visibility/wiper, Mar 3, 2016
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Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 2, 2016
WHENEVER I FILL THE GAS TANK IT OVERFLOWS AFTER THE PUMP TURNS OFF. IT HAPPENS AT ALL GAS STATIONS. IT HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE JEEP WAS ABOUT 3 MONTHS OLD. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WOULDN'T BE WARRANTIED DUE TO MY USING THE VEHICLE OFF ROAD SO I HAVE GIVEN UP TRYING. I MOSTLY DON'T FILL IT ALL THE WAY ANYMORE. BUT OCCASIONALLY I FORGET AND GAS SPILLS ON THE GROUND CAUSING A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD AT THE GAS STATION AS WELL AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE. AFTER LEARNING THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, I HAVE TO ASK WHY THIS ISN'T A RECALL YET?
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 29, 2015
AN UNSAFE CONDITION IS CREATED UPON COMPLETION OF REFUELING. AFTER PUMP CUT-OFF FUEL SPILLAGE OCCURS ON EVERY REFUELING OPERATION. THIS CONDITION IS UNAFFECTED BY CHANGING SPEED AT WHICH REFUELING IS PERFORMED. THIS IS NOT DUE TO "TOPPING OFF," REGARDLESS OF PUMP SPEED, ON FIRST PUMP CUT-OFF SPILLAGE OCCURS. THIS CONSTITUTES WASTED MONEY AND CREATES A PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON EVERY FILL-UP FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS, MOST RECENTLY TODAY, 29 NOVEMBER 2015.