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 system
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Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 10, 2010
WHEN GASSING UP VEHICLE- FUEL WILL REGURGITATE OUT FUEL NECK ONTO PERSON FUELING AND ALL OVER VEHICLE AND GROUND. HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FUEL REGARDLESS OF HOW SLOW I FUEL VEHICLE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 9, 2010
WHEN FUELING MY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER GAS ALWAYS SPILLS OUT. I HAVE HAD IT FOR OVER A YEAR AND IT JUST STARTED ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO. I PUT THE GAS NOZZLE IN THE FILL TUBE AND CLICK IT ON AUTO FILL. THE NOZZLE WILL CLICK OFF THEN A SECOND LATER GAS COMES SHOOTING OUT. I'VE READ ON A FORUM THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND BELIEVE JEEP SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL AND FIX THE PROBLEM. I ALSO THINK I SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE $120 DOLLARS I PAID TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND NOT FIXED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 8, 2010
I HAVE A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR HARDTOP WITH 30,000 MILES. EVERYTIME I FILL UP AT THE GAS STATION, THE GAS NOZZLE INSTEAD OF SHUTTING OFF PROPERLY, IT SPEWS GAS FROM THE TANK ALL OVER THE GROUND. THE GAS RUNS ALL DOWN MY PAINT AND ONTO THE GROUND. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 7, 2010
MY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER WILL SPILL GAS OUT ALMOST EVERY TIME I FILL THE TANK IF I HOLD THE NOZZLE ON ANYTHING ABOVE ABOUT A QUARTER OPEN. AS IT NEARS FULL, THE PUMP CLICKS OFF AND THEN WHOOSH, OUT COMES ABOUT A QUART OF GAS, SPILLING DOWN THE SIDE AND ONTO THE PARKING LOT. IT DID NOT DO THIS WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT. IT STARTED DOING THIS ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. I NEVER CONTACTED THE DEALER AS MY WARRANTY IS UP. I REALLY DIDN'T GIVE THIS MUCH THOUGHT AS I HAVE LEARNED IF I JUST TRICKLE THE LAST FEW GALLONS IN, IT ONLY HAPPENS TO ME ABOUT 25% OF THE TIME. HOWEVER, AFTER STUMBLING ACROSS A JEEP FORUM ON THE INTERNET AND FINDING OUT THAT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE WITH THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM, I REALIZE THAT SOMEBODY IS GOING TO GET KILLED BY AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE EVENTUALLY. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 5, 2010
GAS PUMP FREQUENTLY DOES NOT DISENGAGE AFTER TANK IS FULL CAUSING GASOLINE TO SPRAY OVER VEHICLE AND ON TO GROUND. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 25, 2009
EVERYTIME I FILL UP THE VEHICLE GAS SPILLS OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AFTER THE FUEL NOZZLE SHUTS OFF. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 18, 2009
2008 JEEP WRANGLER OVERFLOWS DURING EACH GAS FILL UP. SHUTS OFF ONLY AFTER GAS IS OVER FLOWING FROM GAS FILL PIPE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 7, 2009
FUEL TANK OVERFLOW. WHEN REFILLING FROM EMPTY, THE TANK WILL SPRAY FUEL OUT THE FILLER SPOUT AFTER THE PUMP SHOTS OFF AUTOMATICALLY. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE EVAP CANISTER AND ESSIM VALVE AND RESULTS ARE THE SAME. IT STILL "BURPS" FUEL OUT AND MAKES A MESS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 15, 2009
GAS SPILLS OUT OF TANK AT EVERY FILL-UP. NO TOPPING OFF, WILL SPILL OUT EVEN IF UNDERFILLED. KNOWN ISSUE BEING REPORTED FOR JEEP JK AT JK-FORUM.COM. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 12, 2009
I HAVE A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER, 2 DOOR, 4X4. THE PAST 4-5 TIMES I HAVE FILLED UP WITH GAS, THE GAS HANDLE STOPS WHEN FULL, THEN GAS STARTS GUSHING BACK OUT GETTING ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND GROUND, MY ESTIMATE WOULD BE 1/4-1/2 A GALLON EACH TIME, MINIMUM. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 10, 2009
WHEN FILLING UP MY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER WITH GAS, GAS WILL SPRAY OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF. GAS WILL GET ON MY CLOTHES AND ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE JEEP. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE ONE AS WELL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 9, 2009
2008 JEEP WRANGLER JK SPILLS GASOLINE OUT OF FILLER NECK WHENEVER FILLING UP TANK. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 1, 2009
2008 JEEP WRANGLER -- GAS OVERSPILLS WHEN FILLING UP. HAPPENS AT DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS NUMEROUS TIMES. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 16, 2009
WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK GAS COMES RUSHING OUT OF THE FILLER NECK A COUPLE OF SECONDS AFTER THE TANK REACHES FULL AND THE AUTO-SHUT OFF ON THE FUEL STATIONS FILL PUMP SHUTS OFF. THIS CAUSES FUEL TO SPILL DOWN THE SIDE OF THE JEEP WRANGLER AND PUDDLES ON THE GROUND. THIS HAPPENS AT EVERY FILL-UP AT DIFFERENT FUEL STATIONS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 12, 2009
GASOLINE OVERFLOW'S OUT OF GAS TANK WHEN TRYING TO FILL CAR. *TR UPDATE: TANK WAS FULL AND ABOUT A HALF GALLON OF FUEL CAME OUT.