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, Jun 7, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED 40 MPH, IT WOULD BEGIN TO WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH INSPECTED AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. THE STEERING STABILIZER WAS REPLACED WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM; THE LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT HE WOULD ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE TRACK BAR. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. UPDATED 10/27/10. *LJ
Air bags, Jun 7, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.
Power train, May 13, 2010
I HAVE A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER X, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE KEEPS POPPING OUR OF GEAR ON ITS OWN WHICH OFTEN RESULTS IN A SUDDEN AND UNPREDICTABLE STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATED AFTER A COMPLETE STOP, THE PROBLEM ALSO DISPLAYS ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING ON 1ST , 2ND OR 3RD GEAR. SOMETIMES, AFTER HAVING STOP FOR A RED LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN, I PUT THE CAR ON 1ST GEAR TO DRIVE AWAY BUT THE CAR WOULD MOVE A FEW FEET BUT THEN IT POPS OUT RIGHT BACK TO NEUTRAL. AS A RESULT, MY VEHICLE WOULD STOP COMPLETELY AND THE DRIVER BEHIND ME OFTEN ALMOST HITS MY VEHICLE FROM THE BACK. THE SAME THING HAPPENS WHEN I AM TURNING A CURVE. I MUST ADD THAT THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN IT POPS OUT OF GEAR CAUSING ME, AS THE DRIVER, TO LOOSE SOME CONTROL AND CONCENTRATION. I BELIEVE, BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, MY CAR IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. I HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEMS TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER AT LEAST FIVE TIMES BUT THEY KEEP SAYING THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND ARE NOT ABLE TO FIX IT. I AM FEARFUL FOR MY SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHER DRIVERS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. I WOULD STRONGLY URGE YOUR ORGANIZATION TO IMMEDIATELY INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. *TR
Power train, May 11, 2010
2008 JEEP WRANGLER. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS REGARDING ISSUES WITH CHRYSLER RECALLS. *TGW
Parking brake, May 11, 2010
THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE E- BRAKE. THE BRAKE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED IN THE PAST BY THE DEALER. THE CAR ROLLS WITH THE E-BRAKE ON AND IN FIRST GEAR UNLESS THE BRAKE IS PULLED UP EXTREMELY TIGHT. *TR
Parking brake, May 6, 2010, crash
2008 JEEP WRANGLER. CONSUMER SENT LETTERS REGARDING THE FAILURE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HOLDING ON AN INCLINE.*TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND HIT THE HIS GATE. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, May 4, 2010
CONSUMERS FEELS THAT HIS 2008 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON POSES A SAFETY HAZARD *GR RECEIVED 2 DOCUMENTS FROM MR. HOPKINS. 4/19/2010 *GR THE CONSUMER IS AFRAID THE ENGINE MAY CATCH ON FIRE, DUE TO IT BACKFIRING. ALSO, THE RPM PERIODICALLY REMAINED HIGH. THE CONSUMER STATED HE REPEATEDLY HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RETURN TO NORMAL. THE CHECH ENGINE LIGHT NEVER ILLUMINATED AND THEREFORE, THE COMPUTER WAS UNABLE TO RECORD ANY MALFUNCTIONS. *JB
Fuel system, Other, Apr 21, 2010
2008 JEEP WRANGLER 2D FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS WHEN FULL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 20, 2010
I WAS FUELING MY 2008 2D JEEP RUBICON, THE AUTO-FILL LEVER ON THE GAS PUMP CLICK TO STOP FILLING, THEN GAS OVERFLOWED THE TANK. ABOUT 1 CUP OF GAS WENT ALL OVER BUMPER, SIDE OF JEEP AND MY SHOES. THIS HAS SINCE HAPPENED AT EVERY FUEL STATION EVERYTIME. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 19, 2010
TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH A BANGING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE, FOLLOWED BY A DECREASE IN THE ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED IN OPERATION TO THE RESIDENCE, AND UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 40,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK, IT SPRAYED BACK OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 5, 2010
I PURCHASED A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER AND EVERY TIME I FILL UP WITH GAS THE PUMP DOES NOT SHUT OFF AND IT SPILLS OVER. THIS HAPPENS WEEKLY, EVERY TIME I'M AT THE PUMP. CHRYSLER/JEEP WILL NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
Suspension, Apr 5, 2010
I HAVE A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 2 DOOR. I RECENTLY NOTICED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" OCCASIONALLY AT AROUND 40 MPH. WHILE DRIVING MY YOUNG SON, ALL WAS FINE AND SMOOTH AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FRONT END STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND BANGING AROUND. IT STEERED ITSELF OFF THE ROAD, LUCKILY INTO A PARKING LOT, BUT I WAS STILL GOING ABOUT 35 MPH. I HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GET IT STOPPED BEFORE SLAMMING INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE FRONT END, I FOUND THAT MY FRONT TRAC BAR BRACKET WELDS HAD BROKEN FROM THE FRONT AXLE. HAD I BEEN IN A CURVE, THE FRONT AXLE WOULD HAVE SLID OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE! THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC AND WOULD HAVE TOTALED THE JEEP AND MOST LIKELY CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES. I HAVE SINCE SPOKEN TO A COUPLE OF BUDDIES THAT HAVE THE SAME MODEL WRANGLERS. THEY BOTH HAD THE SAME ISSUE! I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY SAID THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS AND IT MUST HAVE BEEN A FREAK DEAL. THIS IS THE SAME RESPONSE MY BUDDIES GOT FROM THE SAME DEALERSHIP! *TR
Power train, Mar 24, 2010
MY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER WAS RECALLED DUE TO OVERHEATING FLUID IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE "SOLUTION" PROVIDED BY JEEP IS TO ADD A WARNING LIGHT/CHIME TO ALERT THE DRIVER OF HIGH TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE. SINCE THE OVERHEATED OIL CAN OVERFLOW FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND IGNITE POTENTIALLY CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FIRE, I DO NOT FEEL THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED PROPERLY. THE APPROPRIATE FIX FOR THE PROBLEM IS TO INSTALL AN AUXILIARY COOLER FOR THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. SUCH A COOLER COULD PREVENT THE OVERHEATING OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND, THEREBY, PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION OR POSSIBLE FIRES. THE RECALL "FIX" BY JEEP HAS NOT REPAIRED THE PROBLEM AND DOES NOT REMEDY THIS DANGEROUS DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE.
Engine and engine cooling, Equipment, Mar 17, 2010
THE COMPLAINT IS HOW CHRYSLER CORP. IS ADDRESSING THE J30 RECALL. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING CAUSING ENGINE FIRES. I OWN A 2008 WRANGLER THAT COST 50K. FOR THE J30 RECALL FIX THEY ARE ADDING A HOT OIL ICON ON THE DASH AND FLASH THE COMPUTER TO RECOGNIZE A SENSOR. THE ENGINE CAN STILL CATCH FIRE. SOMEONE NEEDS TO FORCE CHRYSLER TO ADD A NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER TO COOL THE FLUID, AND PREVENT THE OIL FROM BOILING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER ENGINE FIRES CAN HAPPEN IN CITY TRAFFIC STARTING AND STOPPING. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD SELL ME ONE AT $500 WITH TWO HOURS OF LABOR AT $110 PER HR. IF THIS IS A RECALL, DUE TO FAULTY ENGINEERING, THEN WHY DOES THE CUSTOMER HAVE TO PAY TO FIX THE RECALL ??? I AM WRITING THIS BEFORE THERE IS PROPERTY AND OR PERSONAL DAMAGE. HOPEFULLY, SOMEONE IN NHTSA CAN HELP WITH THE WAY CHRYSLER IS HANDLING THIS PARTICULAR RECALL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 17, 2010
GAS OVERFLOWS ON FILLING GAS TANK. *TR
Air bags, Mar 14, 2010
MY RHD JEEP WRANGLER HAS EXPERIENCED A FAILURE IN THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON RANDOMLY. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE CLOCK SPRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN. LOOKING INTO IT FURTHER ON VARIOUS ONLINE FORUMS, I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR JEEPS. UNFORTUNATELY, WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, THE SYSTEM IS NON-FUNCTIONAL AND LEAVES THE PASSENGERS WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF THE AIR BAGS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 14, 2010
EVERY TIME I FILL MY VEHICLE UP WITH FUEL, AT THE END OF THE FILL UP, FUEL COMES GUSHING OUT OF THE FUEL TANK NECK, AFTER THE PUMP HAS PERFORMED ITS AUTO SHUTOFF. AT LEAST 1 - 2 CUPS OF FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE GROUND EVERY TIME THIS OCCURS. THE DEALER SAID THAT I SHOULD IDLE AT THE PUMP FOR 60-90 SECONDS BEFORE PERFORMING A FILL UP. I HAVE ATTEMPTED THIS AND IT HAS NO EFFECT ON THE FLUE GUSHING OUT OF THE TANK. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 13, 2010
WHEN REFUELING, GAS OVERFLOWS FROM FILLER NECK WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN CONSIDERING GASOLINE SPRAYS NOT ONLY ON THE VEHICLE BUT ON MY FEET AND HANDS AS WELL. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE WEB TO FIND THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH JEEP OWNERS WITH A BROAD RANGE OF MODEL YEAR WRANGLERS. *TR
Air bags, Mar 11, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION ONE WEEK AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRENCE. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 11, 2010
FUEL OVERFLOWS DURING FILLUP CAUSES SPILLED GASOLINE ON THE VEHICLE AND ALSO ON THE GROUND. THIS HAPPENS AT MULTIPLE FUEL STATIONS RULING OUT GAS PUMP AS DEFECTIVE. THE FUEL SYSTEM APPEARS TO NOT SIGNAL THE PUMP TO STOP PUMPING GAS WHEN FULL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 10, 2010
1. EVERY TIME I GET GAS MY GAS TANK ON MY 08 JEEP WRANGLER OVERFLOWS. 2. IT OCCURS EVERY TIME I GET GAS. IT CAUSES ME TO SPILL GAS DOWN THE SIDE OF MY JEEP AND ON THE GROUND. 3. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT DO ANYTHING SINCE I AM 10K PAST MY WARRANTY. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 8, 2010
2008 JK WRANGLER BOUGHT NEW, NO ACCIDENTS 45,000 MILES. EVERY TIME I FILL UP WITH GAS, GAS SPEWS OUT ALL OVER THE JEEP AND GROUND SEEMS I CANNOT FILL IT SLOW ENOUGH TO STOP THIS. IT HAPPENS 90% OF FILL UPS AT MULTIPLE PUMPS SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. GASCAP LIGHT IS ON EVEN WITH THE CAP TIGHT. *TR
Trailer hitches, Equipment, Mar 8, 2010
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) WAITING OVER 5 MONTHS TO REPAIR A RECALL NOTICE FORM JEEP. I CALLED THE DEALER MIDDLE OF NOVEMBER, THEY CALLED BACK 1ST WEEK IN DECEMBER, STATING PARTS WERE IN AND TO COME IN AND THEY WOULD FIX IT. WHEN I ARRIVED THEY STATED THEY DID NOT HAVE ALL THE PARTS AND I WOULD HAVE TO COME BACK. I AM STILL WAITING. IT IS THE TOWING SYSTEM, JEEP STATES THAT YOU SHOULD NOT TOW UNTIL IT IS REPLACE. I HAVE CHECK EACH MONTH AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME NO PARTS ARE BEING MADE YET AND THEY WOULD LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS THEY GET THEM. NOW I HAVE A SECOND RECALL AND THIS ONE IS FOR THE TRASMISSION, WELL THIS ONE TAKE FOREVER TO REPAIR. [XXX] *TR
Power train, Mar 5, 2010, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, WHILE GOING OVER A PATH, HE NOTICED A HOT FLUID SMELL. WHEN HE PULLED OVER HE NOTICED THAT THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE IT BURST INTO FLAMES, THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THERE WERE DAMAGES TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT IT WILL BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THERE WERE REPAIRS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13900 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14000.