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
1,255 reports, newest first.
Suspension, Oct 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FRONT END SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND SWERVED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS CORRODED AND CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS CORRODED AND CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V085000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
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.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 10, 2012
I WAS DRIVING APPROX. 55 MPH, WHEN MY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. BRAKING, I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CHECK FOR A BLOWN TIRE. I WALKED AROUND THE JEEP AND SAW NOTHING WRONG. AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT, I WAS IN FRONT OF A JEEP DEALERSHIP. I PULLED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND LEFT THE JEEP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIRS. THE FOLLOWING DAY I WAS CONTACTED AND TOLD THAT I HAD EXPERIENCED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER SHOCK, LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND DAMPER BRACKETS. THEN I HAD TO PAY FOR TIRE ROTATION AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT. I HAVE FOUND PLENTY OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. AFTER READING SOME, I AM AFRAID IT COULD STILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I AM CONSIDERING SELLING THE JEEP. I THINK THAT JEEP OWES THE JEEP OWNERS A RECALL. THESE REPAIRS COST MY $650.00. I HAVE OWNED 5 JEEP WRANGLERS, I WON'T BUY ANOTHER ONE, UNLESS JEEP MAKES THIS RIGHT!! *TR
Air bags, Equipment, Oct 10, 2012
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. THIS IS ON A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER, REGULAR SIDE DRIVE. I HAVE CHECKED WITH A JEEP DEALER THEY ARE VERY DISCONCERTED ABOUT IT. THEY SAID I HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THIS SAFETY ITEM FIXED. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Oct 10, 2012
DURING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SERVICE, THE DEALER NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF "PLAY" IN THE STEERING WHEEL OF OUR 2008 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 2-DOOR. IT MEASURED GREATER THAN THE ALLOWABLE MOVEMENT. AFTER READING ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF "DEATH WOBBLE" IT WAS DECIDED THAT THIS COULD BE THE EARLY SIGNS OF THIS PROBLEM. WITH THE NUMEROUS DOCUMENTED CASES OF THIS ISSUE, WE ASKED THE DEALER TO CONTACT CHRYSLER TO COVER THE $600+ REPAIR/UPGRADE THAT WAS SUGGESTED(INCLUDING AN UPGRADED STEERING DAMPER, UPGRADED TIE ROD, AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT). THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK, WELL MAINTAINED, HAS 35,000 MILES, AND HAS NEVER BEEN OFF-ROAD. THE DEALER AGREED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FACTORY PARTS AND IT SHOULDN'T BE OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO COVER THE COST OF THE UPGRADE. THEY DROPPED THE PRICE DOWN TO $100 AND IT IS NOW BEING REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE READY TOMORROW, SO WE WILL FIND OUT IF THESE NEW PARTS WILL PREVENT THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ISSUE. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Oct 10, 2012
DRIVING DOWN PAVED ROAD AND FRONT END STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. HAD TO PULL OVER AND STOP FOR IT TO STOP. HAD SAME PROBLEM IN MARCH 2011 AND TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR WHICH ONLY LASTED ABOUT 4000 MILE AND 19 MONTHS. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Oct 5, 2012
EXPERIENCED THE NOTORIOUS "DEATH WOBBLE" AGAIN TODAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED PLENTY OF TIMES TO ME, BUT TODAY IT WAS THE MOST SEVERE AND WORRISOME. THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND RATTLES SO MUCH THAT I EXPECT PIECES TO FALL OFF. OTHER CARS PULL UP TO ME ON THE HIGHWAY OFF RAMP (WHERE IT OFTEN HAPPENS ON OUR BUMPY MASSACHUSETTS ROADS) AND ASK IF EVERYTHING IS OKAY. I'M NOT SURE IF I WOULD BUY THIS JEEP AGAIN. THEY REALLY NEED TO FIX THIS. ARTICLES ONLINE SEEM TO SUGGEST THAT IT IS THE STOCK TRACK BAR, AND IF SO, WHY WON'T CHRYSLER JUST REPLACE THEM? *TR
Air bags, Oct 4, 2012
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON MY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER DASHBOARD BEGAN FLASHING ON EVERY OTHER MINUTE WITH A CHIME, AN INDICATION THAT THERE IS SOMETHING MALFUNCTIONING OR INTERFERING WITH THE VEHICLE'S AIRBAGS. IT NOW STAYS LIT WHENEVER THE CAR IS ON. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING ISSUE AND CONCERN FOR MANY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER OWNERS, INCLUDING MYSELF, AND HAS BEEN SHOWN TIME AND TIME AGAIN TO BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY CLOCKSPRING WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL. THE 2007 JEEP WRANGLERS HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PART. THIS FAULTY CLOCKSPRING IS THE CULPRIT FOR POTENTIAL AIRBAG FAILURE IN THE 2008 JEEP WRANGLER DURING AN ACCIDENT OR PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT WHEN SIMPLY DRIVING AROUND. DAIMLER CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE SAFETY CONCERN OF THEIR FAULTY CLOCKSPRING THAT CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE'S AIRBAGS FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING. *TR
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
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Oct 3, 2012
2008 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA STOCK. VIOLENT WOBBLE. "DEATH WOBBLE" WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, 60MPH, I CROSSED OVER AN EXPANSION CRACK FOR A BRIDGE. THE FRONT END OF THE JEEP BEGAN A VIOLENT WOBBLE BACK AND FORTH UNTIL SLOWING DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THIS WOBBLE ALMOST CONTRIBUTED TO A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A TRACTOR TRAILER IN THE OPPOSING TRAFFIC DUE TO AN ALMOST COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AT THE SAME SPEED AFTER ANOTHER SMALL BUMP. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM FURTHER, THERE ARE ENDLESS FACTORS THAT TRIGGER THE WOBBLE. EACH PROBLEM MAY BE FIXED, BUT IT WILL ONLY PROVIDE A TEMPORARY SOLUTION. THE WOBBLE ITSELF CANNOT BE FIXED UNDER MOST CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU CAN ONLY FIX WHAT SETS IT OFF. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THE INTERNET. IT WAS ALSO DISPLAYED PUBLICLY ON THE NEWS, HOWEVER CHRYSLER HAS NOT BEEN HELD ACCOUNTABLE. *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
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 2, 2012
EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY JEEP WITH GAS IT OVERFLOWS AND SPILLS GAS ALL OVER THE GROUND AND IN SOME CASES ME.... *TR
Steering, Suspension, Sep 28, 2012
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN A POTHOLE OR BUMP IS HIT BY THE VEHICLE, THE TIRES BEGIN TO WOBBLE OUT OF CONTROL. THIS CAUSES THE STEERING TO FAIL AND VIOLENTLY SHAKE THE STEERING WHEEL. WHILE COMING OFF OR ON HIGHWAY RAMPS THE WOBBLE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROAD.
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
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, THE NOZZLE WOULD REPEATEDLY TURN OFF AND ONCE IT DID FUEL WOULD SPEW BACK OUT FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ENGINE AND FUEL CAP WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
Steering, Sep 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE FRONT END WOULD SHIMMER AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHENEVER HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR IT WAS UNEVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO FOR THE SAME FAILURE AND THE STEERING DAMPER WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,169.
Air bags, Sep 7, 2012
DRIVER AIRBAG DASH LIGHT ON. WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURN LIGHT TURNS OFF, THEN RETURNS WITH CHIME WHEN STEERING RETURNS TO STRAIGHT. DEALER STATES THE AIRBAG LIGHT INDICATES THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY. DEALER SUGGESTS AN AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY FAILURE AS SEEN ON OTHER SIMILAR MODELS (AND RECALLED ON RHD MODEL). *TR
Air bags, Sep 5, 2012
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 TO BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY CLOCKSPRING WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL. THIS FAULTY CLOCKSPRING IS THE CULPRIT FOR POTENTIAL AIRBAG FAILURE IN THE 2008 JEEP WRANGLER (LHD) DURING AN ACCIDENT OR PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT WHEN SIMPLY DRIVING AROUND. DAIMLER CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE SAFETY CONCERN OF THEIR FAULTY CLOCKSPRING THAT CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE'S AIRBAGS FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING. *TR
Suspension, Sep 4, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH OVER A ROAD BUMP, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY VIBRATE. THE CONTACT DECELERATED TO 10 MPH WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE TO STOP. THE MALFUNCTION RECURRED WHENEVER DRIVING OVER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES OR BUMPS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45-60 MPH. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 1, 2012
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKS AFTER 30,000 MILES HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IT 2 TIMES NOW AND JEEP ONLY HAS 61,000 MILES ON IT.. *TR
Service brakes, Aug 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LINE HOSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,300.
Air bags, Aug 29, 2012
MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND OFF IN ROUGHLY 1-3 MIN. INTERVALS. BROUGHT IT IN FOR SERVICE AND IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I READ MANY JEEP FORUMS AND HAVE FOUND THAT THE CLOCKSPRING IS FAILING ON MANY MANY JEEPS AND COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DETONATION OF AIRBAG CAUSE FATAL ACCIDENTS OR NOT DETONATING WHEN REALLY NEEDED. I WAS ASTONISHED THAT JEEP WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF THIS. I WILL END UP SPENDING $200-$350 MYSELF JUST TO FEEL SAFE IN MY OWN CAR. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY JEEP. IF IT BECOMES A RECALL, I WILL BE SEEKING MY MONEY BACK. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *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
Air bags, Aug 23, 2012
DRIVER AIRBAG LAMP TURNS ON-OFF. LOSES CRUISE CONTROL SPEED WHEN SET. AIRBAG LIGHT TURNS OFF ON RIGHT TURN AND TURNS ON WITH CHIME WHEN STRAIGHT. CONFIRMED BY CHRYSLER DEALER AS CLOCK SPRING FAULT. DRIVER SQUIB #2 OPEN CORRODED. DEALER STATES NO RECALL OR WARRANTY FOR REPAIR. DEALER REPAIR COST QUOTE $480.21. DEALER STATES WHEN AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AIRBAG WILL NOT OPERATOR. BELIEVE DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING CONTROLLING SAFETY DEVICE AIRBAG IS SAME CONCERN AS THE SEATBELTS ON MY JEEP WHICH WOULD NOT RELEASE FOR USE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE SEATBELT. SO WHY WILL DEALER NOT REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY THE CLOCKSPRING? I WILL CALL CHRYSLER FOR WARRANTY REPAIR APPROVAL. *TR