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.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 6, 2012
WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK, IF ALLOWED TO FILL COMPLETELY IT WILL PUKE GAS BACK OUT AFTER THE AUTOMATIC PUMP SHUT OFF. ENOUGH GAS TO RUN DOWN THE SIDE OF THE JEEP AND ON TO THE GROUND. SINCE THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IT WILL DO IT EVERY TIME IF I DO NOT STOP IT EARLY. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 4, 2012
I HAVE BEEN IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES SINCE DEC 2011 FOR NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. NOW WE HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 2 TIMES IN LESS THEN 1 WEEK FOR IT NOT STARTING. I HAVE PUT A TON OF MONEY IN MY POSTAL JEEP AND OUT OF WORK DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. FINALLY HAD IT TOWED BC ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON. I NEED THIS FOR MY JOB AND CHRYSLER COULD CARE LESS. I AM BEGINNING TO PROCESS THE LEMON LAW ON IT. I HAVE PUT A NEW BATTERY AND CABLES AND HAD TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED 3 TIMES. I AM FED UP! ( ON A SAD NOTE I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS CAR 6 MONTHS AND HAVE PUT $3700 IN IT ON WHAT THE WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 3, 2012
WHEN FILLING UP THE VEHICLE AT ANY AND ALL GAS STATIONS, WHEN THE FUEL PUMP HANDLE CLICKS OFF AUTOMATICALLY, A FAIRLY LARGE SPLASH-BACK OF GASOLINE EXITS THE FILLER PORT AND FLOWS ONTO THE VEHICLE, MY HAND, AND THE GROUND. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Apr 3, 2012
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MILES PER HOUR MY FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE STEERING BECAME SO ERRATIC THAT I HAD TO GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE CAR FROM VEERING INTO ANOTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ONCE I BEGAN AGAIN THERE WAS NO VIBRATION. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN TWO MONTH. THERE ARE MANY CASES OF THIS HAPPENING ON THE INTERNET. IT'S CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR ANYMORE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME THAT ITS A WORN SWAY BAR BUT 25K MILES SHOULDN'T WEAR OUT THIS TYPE OF PART. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Mar 27, 2012
KNOWN TO MANY WHO HAVE JEEPS, THE "DEATH WOBBLE". WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED TO MY DAUGHTER'S CAR, THANKFULLY I WAS THE ONE DRIVING. IT WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND I THOUGHT A TIRE HAD BLOWN. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND I PULLED OVER. NOTHING LOOKED WRONG BUT I CALLED A TOW TRUCK REGARDLESS. THEY LOOKED AT IT AT THE STATION AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS A PROBLEM JEEP CREATED WHEN THEY BUILT THE VEHICLE. IT IS A SITUATION WHERE THE FRONT AXLE BEGINS OSCILLATING WITH SUCH VIOLENCE THAT CONTROL OF THE JEEP IS DIFFICULT UNTIL SLOWED DOWN, AND THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES TO THE POINT YOU FEEL IT WILL COME APART. *TR
Suspension, Mar 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THEY COULD REPLACE THE BEARINGS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION. THE DEALER COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE FAILURE WOULD BE RESOLVED AFTER THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL SPEWED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FILLER NECK AND FUEL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 19, 2012
I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A SNAP IN THE STEERING WHEEL. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN NO LONGER WORKED. THE NEXT DAY I HEARD ANOTHER LITTLE SNAP AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL I CAN HEAR THINGS SCRAPING INSIDE IT. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING IS BROKEN. *JS
Suspension, Mar 17, 2012
THE STEERING WHEELS AND FRONT WHEELS STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AFTER HITTING A MILD BUMP AND THAT WAS THE FIRST GIVE IN A COSTLY BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT ON A STOCK UNABUSED JEEP WRANGLER. IT COST OVER $1400 TO FIX THROUGH 4 WHEEL PARTS. THE DEALER REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM AND SUGGESTED THE TIRES WERE SIMPLY UNBALANCED AS THE PROBLEM FOR THE SHAKE THAT NEARLY CAUSED SERIOUS WRECK. *TR
Power train, Mar 8, 2012
MANUAL TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF GEAR. *TR
Air bags, Mar 7, 2012
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT JUST STARTED SOUNDING RANDOMLY NOT DUE TO ANY ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITION OR EXTREME MANEUVERING. TOOK IT TO DEALER CHARGED $75 FOR THEM TO TELL ME IT WOULD COST ANOTHER $450 AND THAT THE AIRBAGS MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Air bags, Mar 7, 2012
THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHICH INDICATES THAT THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BIG TIME!!! *TR
Power train, Mar 7, 2012
OCCASIONALLY MY TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY "POPS" OUT OF FIRST GEAR WHEN I AM MOVING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. I HAVE NOW MADE A HABIT OF HOLDING THE SHIFT LEVEL INTO 1ST GEAR AND SOMETIMES IT FORCES MY HAND AND THE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF GEAR NO MATTER HOW HARD I AM PUSHING THE SHIFT LEVER. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 5, 2012
THE DRIVERS SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED, A WELL KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL CHRYSLER MODELS. *TR
Steering, Mar 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER LIMITED. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE STEERING DAMPENER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL WILL SPILL OUT LEAKING ALL THE OVER THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 05/08/12*LJ
Air bags, Feb 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V528000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ..UPDATED 04/16/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SHE IS NOW IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO GET REIMBURSED FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. UPDATED 05/10/12
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE REFUELING, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL WAS SPILLED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THE THE CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Steering, Air bags, Electrical system, Feb 28, 2012
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS LIT CONSTANTLY. HORN DOES NOT WORK. ESP\BAS LIGHT ON DASH STAYS LIT CONSTANTLY. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS A FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 27, 2012
FUEL OVERFLOW ISSUE. WHEN FILLING UP MY GAS TANK AT THE PUMP FUEL WILL SPRAY FROM THE GAS TANK BEFORE THE FUEL NOZZLE SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT MULTIPLE GAS STATIONS AND MULTIPLE PUMPS AND IS NOW OCCURRING EVERY TIME I TRY TO FILL MY TANK. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 24, 2012
STARTING MONTHS AGO WHENVER I FILL MY TANK AT THE GAS STATION, FUEL OVERFILLS WHEN FULL. IT HAPPENS AT EVERY STATION NOW EVERYTIME. I CAN PUT THE FILL LEVER AT A LOWER FILL RATE AND IT STILL HAPPENS. I HAVE THE FILL NOZZLE IN ALL THE WAY OR OUT HALF WAY OR IN BETWEEN AND IT DOES NOT MATTER. IT LEAKS OUT ABOUT 6 - 12 OZ DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SMELLS LIKE GAS EVERYTIME. *TR
Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 24, 2012
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, ESP BAS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEPENDS ON WHEEL ORIENTATION. I AM SUSPECTING CLOCKSPRING IS AT FAULT. *TR
Steering, Tires, Feb 23, 2012
FRONT WHEELS AND STEERING BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE VIOLENTLY WHILE MAKING A RIGHT-HAND TURN FROM A STOP AND AFTER ACCELERATING TO ABOUT 40 MPH. VIBRATION STOPPED AFTER BRAKING TO ALMOST A STOP. SAME SYMPTOMS OCCURRED TWICE MORE AFTER HITTING SMALL BUMPS IN ROAD AT BETWEEN 50 AND 60 MPH AND AGAIN STOPPED AFTER BRAKING. DEALER SAID THEY DUPLICATED THE CONDITION AND REPLACED STEERING DAMPENER AT 35726 MILES BUT VIBRATION HAS OCCURRED ONCE MORE SINCE REPAIR. I HAVE OWNED THE JEEP SINCE NEW AND IT IS COMPLETELY STOCK WITH NO MODIFICATIONS AND ORIGINAL P255-75-R17 TIRES WHICH WERE AT PROPER INFLATION. TIRES HAVE ALSO BEEN CHECKED AND DO NOT HAVE ANY DAMAGE OR ABNORMAL WEAR. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 22, 2012
WHEN PUTTING FUEL IN THE VEHICLE, IT SPITS THE FUEL BACK OUT...TAKES ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO FILL UP AND BEING VERY CAREFUL. *TR
Power train, Feb 19, 2012
WHEN AT COMPLETE STOP AND PROCEEDING TO DRIVE FORWARD, THE JEEP POPS OUT OF FIRST GEAR WITH A LOUD BANG, AND THEN IS USUALLY A LITTLE STIFFER TO GET INTO SECOND. THIS HAS HAPPENED 8 TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE USED ALMOST 3 WEEKS AGO. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IF I WERE CROSSING TRAFFIC AND POPPED INTO NEUTRAL, I COULD BE T-BONED AND BADLY HURT. THANKS. *TR