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.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Jul 10, 2017
HORN, WIPERS, WIPER FLUID, AIR CONDITIONER, AND TAIL LIGHTS WILL ALL RANDOMLY START GOING OFF, AND NOT EVEN SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE AND REMOVING THE KEY STOPS IT.
Electrical system, Engine, Visibility/wiper, Jul 6, 2017
THE JEEP'S HORN, WIPER BLADES, WIPER FLUID AND HEADLIGHTS GO OFF BY THEMSELVES EVEN WHEN THE KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION. THEN THE JEEP BEGAN CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC.
Air bags, Jun 29, 2017
I TOOK MY VEHICLE TWICE TO THE DEALER, MORITZ, IN FORT WORTH AND WAS TOLD THE PASSENGER AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS FIXED BUT ACCORDING TO THIS SITE IT HAS NOT. I'M STILL AWAITING NOTIFICATION THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG PARTS TO COME IN TO GET THAT PROBLEM RESOLVED.
Structure, Jun 16, 2017
MOUNTING BRACKETS ON MIRRORS DETERIORATED. DRIVER SIDE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. TODAY MY PASSENGER MIRROR FELL OFF IN TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE METAL ON THE BRACKET ALMOST LOOKS ROTTEN AND PITTED.
Electrical system, Jun 14, 2017
WALKED TO VEHICLE, PRESSED UNLOCK ON KEY FOB, ALL ELECTRICAL SEEMED TO GO OFF AT ONCE. HORN BLARING, LIGHTS FLASHING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOING, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID SPRAYING OUT. TRIED PRESSING ALL BUTTONS ON KEY FOB TO SHUT IT OFF, DIDN'T WORK. OUT KEY IN IGNITION AND TURNED IT. DID NOTHING. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES IT QUIT ON ITS OWN. SAME THING HAPPENED TWO OTHER TIMES TODAY. GOOGLE SHOWS SAME SYMPTOMS WITH ALL JEEPS AND OTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLES 2007 - PRESENT. ISSUE APPEARS TO BE FAULTY TIPM MODULE. CONTACTED DEALER AND CHRYSLER/JEEP. SAME ANSWER FROM BOTH, NO RECALL. SO I PAY TO GET IT FIXED, AND HOPE THE REPLACEMENT PART DOESN'T REAP OUT.
Visibility/wiper, Jun 8, 2017
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS HAVE BOTH FAILED. METAL HOUSING HAS CORRODED AND FAILED. DRIVER SIDE MIRROR HAD VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING, WHEN EXAMINING THE MIRROR IT BROKE OFF (IN FALL OF 2016). PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING. WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON SECONDARY ROAD AT ABOUT 35 MPH, NOTHING HIT THE MIRROR TO CAUSE IT TO FAIL. COULD HAVE HIT ANOTHER CAR AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD.. FAILURE APPEARS TO BE CORROSION OF ALUMINUM STRUCTURE AND POSSIBLE STEEL POST THAT HOLDS THE MIRROR. THERE WAS A LOT OF WHITE CORROSION OR MINERAL BUILD UP ON THE REMAINING ALUMINUM. HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE NEW, USED PRIMARILY IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Engine, May 22, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, FLAMES COULD BE SEEN UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. ..UPDATED 07/21/17 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED A REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSUMED THE GAS LINE RUPTURED. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE REPORT. UPDATED 08/09/2017*JS
Air bags, May 18, 2017
UNDERSTAND FROM THE JEEP WEB APP, FIAT CHRYSLER HAS PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL S43. BUT, I CANNOT GET A DEALER SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL SINCE FIAT CHRYSLER IS LIMITING DEALERS FROM ORDERING THE AVAILABLE PARTS. I MUST WAIT UNTIL THE DEALER USES THEIR INVENTORY BUT A NEW SHIPMENT CAN BE RECEIVED. AT THIS TIME ALL ARE MARKED FOR VEHICLES. SEEMS FIAT CHRYSLER DOE NOT THINK SAFETY IS A CONCERN AND MAY BE EVEN FIGHTING THE NHTSA ORDERED RECALL. IT'S HARD TO DETERMINE. GOTTEN ANSWERS FROM PARTS ARE STILL BEING MANUFACTORED TO IN THE WAREHOUSE WHAT A SHAME THE PUBLIC'S SAFETY IS HELD IN SUCH A LOW REGUARD.
Other or unspecified, May 5, 2017, fire
ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. JEEP FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES.
Power train, Electrical system, May 4, 2017
VEHICLE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION A SINGLE DING WILL GO OFF EVERY COUPLE OF MINUTES, MORE OFTEN AT SLOWER SPEEDS. NO DASH LIGHT ON NO INDICATION AS TO WHY IT IS DINGING. ALSO PARKED ON HILL WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE TO BEGIN GOING INTO MOTION THE VEHICLE SHAKES AT AN UNSETTLING FEELING UNTIL I GET TO FLAT GROUND AND PUT IT INTO DRIVE.
Air bags, May 2, 2017
TAKATARECALL ON 10/24/2014 I TOOK MY JEEP WRANGLER TO LANDMARK DODGE TO BE WORKED ON DO TO MY JEEP AIR BAG DASH LIGHT HAVE BEEN ON FOR TWO WEEKS. I WAS TOLD THAT MY AIR BAG STEERING RACK AND PINIONS SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACE THE COST WOULD BE $905.57 CASH I PAID.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Apr 23, 2017
WHILE DRIVING APPROX 60 MPH I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD...CAR STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY..STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING ..HAD TO SLOW IMMEDIATELY...WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED ON HIGHWAY...LUCKILY THE PERSON BEHIND ME WASN'T TOO CLOSE AND ABLE TO SLOW TO A STOP...THIS IS AN INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND JEEP IS CLAIMING THERE IS NOTHING WRONG...MY CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW AND IS TOTALLY STOCK...I READ THAT ITS DESCRIBED AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE". IS JEEP WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO DIE BEFORE ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROBLEM?
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 ...
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Apr 8, 2017
GOT INTO THE JEEP, STARTED AND PLACED INTO REVERSE, SUDDENLY, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND RANDOMLY THE HORN STARTS GOING OFF, WIPER FLUID SHOOTING OUT AND THE WIPERS GOING LIKE CRAZY, AIR CONDITIONER NOT WORKING AND RADIO BLASTING AND GOING QUIET. . NOTHING YOU CAN DO WILL MAKE IT STOP, THIS WILL BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSSUE IF IT HAPPENS WHEN I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS MAKES IT A PROBLEM TO BE DRIVING THIS CAR, AS YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE WIPERS AND HORN WILL START GOING CRAZY. I HAVE READ MANY POSTS THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING. WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL??? DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE JEEP CONCEDE THIS IS A PROBLEM?
Electrical system, Mar 14, 2017
TIPM MODULE - WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THE TIPM MODULES. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THERE ARE TONS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS. JEEP NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. I HAVE LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON THE JEEP AND SHOULD NOT BE HAVING TO REPLACE THIS MODULE. THIS IS A $1500 FIX AND THEY ARE NOTORIOUS FOR GOING OUT.
Structure, Mar 9, 2017, fire
MY JEEP COMPLETELY BURNED UP. I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND THEN IT STARTED MISSING AND I STOPPED THE JEEP AND THERE WAS A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF IT AND IT BURNED UP!
Electrical system, Mar 3, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN OR PARKED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING ILLUMINATED, AND THE ALARMS, LOCKS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED ON THEIR OWN. THE FAILURES STOPPED WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI RED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,500...UPDATED 04/11/17 *BF *CN
Air bags, Mar 2, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 2, 2017
LAST YEAR (2016) I HAD A PIECE OF PLASTIC (LOOKS LIKE TAPE) COMING OUT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING ON OUR LOCAL STREET. I DIDN'T REALIZE IT WAS WIRES AT FIRST. THIS WIRE 'TAPE' EVENTUALLY BROKE WHICH MEANS YOU DON'T HAVE A WORKING AIRBAG, HORN, ETC. BROUGHT IT TO A LOCAL GARAGE LAST FALL (2016) AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCK SPRING CAUSED THIS AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. PUT THE JEEP IN THE GARAGE FOR THE WINTER AND TODAY (3/2/2017) CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. AFTER GIVING THEM THE VIN # I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL DIDN'T APPLY TO MY JEEP WRANGLER. BTW IT ONLY HAD 40,920 MILES ON IT!
Electrical system, Air bags, Feb 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN, WIPERS, AND POWER LOCKS INDEPENDENTLY FUNCTIONED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED IN ORDER FOR THE FAILURE TO CEASE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REMEDIED FOR A SIMILAR FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V290000 (AIR BAGS) WOULD NEED TO BE PERFORMED IN ORDER FOR THE MALFUNCTION TO BE RESOLVED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 69,000.
Air bags, Feb 14, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/31/17*LJ
Engine, Feb 8, 2017
THE ENGINE USES EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. 1.5 QUARTS PER 1000 MILES AT THE MINIMUM. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT COST AND HAS BEEN VERIFIED AS A ISSUE IN MULTIPLE JEEP WRANGLERS WITH THIS ISSUE. CHRYSLER CORP. HAS CEASED PRODUCTION FROM THE PLANT IN MEXICO WHICH BUILDS THESE ENGINES, BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR THIS ISSUE. SEE COMPLAINTS BELOW: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/JEEP/WRANGLER/2008/ENGINE/EXCESSIVE_OIL_CONSUMPTION.SHTML HTTP://WWW.WRANGLERFORUM.COM/F274/LOSING-OIL-83379.HTML HTTP://WWW.JKOWNERS.COM/FORUM/JK-GENERAL-DISCUSSION/76341-OIL-MAGICALLY-DISAPPEARING-3-8L.HTML
Electrical system, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 5, 2017
LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF, HORN HONKS UNCONTROLLABLY, WIPERS GO CRAZY, ALARM GO'S ON AND OFF.
Air bags, Feb 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Jan 31, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.