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2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints411 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 3, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD has problems

41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags240
Electrical system101
Steering40
Fuel system, gasoline40
Fuel/propulsion system30
Equipment20
Power train20
Service brakes20
Suspension20
6 other systems61

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Mileage at failure

When do air bags problems start?

50kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 21 air bags complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
1under 30k miles20under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD median. How we score

'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Totally Integrated Power Module FailureDP14004 · closed Jul 24, 2015
    No recall
  2. TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILUREEQ09006 · closed Aug 19, 2009
    No recall
  3. Fuel Spill During RefuelingPE10032 · closed Feb 16, 2011
    No recall
  4. Airbag Clockspring FailurePE11019 · closed Nov 7, 2011
    Led to recall 11V-528
In owners' words

What Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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,…
Complaint 10836259 · Feb 15, 2016 · 60,000 miles
I WAS TOLD BY THE JEEP MECHANIC I HAVE TO REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING, I HAD THIS REPLACED ALREADY AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES. I NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL, MINE ISN'T ON THAT LIST AND I FEEL IT SHOULD BE. I HAVE NO HORN AND AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. *TR
Complaint 10447348 · Feb 10, 2012 · 75,000 miles
THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. HAD IT CHECKED LAST YEAR 1/14/11, THE DEALERSSHIP INSPECTED AND FOUND CODE FOR CLOCK SPRING, REPLACED CLOCK SPRING AND CLEARED CODES AND SYSTEM WAS OPERATING PROPERLY AT THE TIME. THE DEARLERSHIP CHARGED 364.48. NOW IT IS ONE YEAR LATER AND…
Complaint 10445932 · Jan 30, 2012 · 49,690 miles

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