There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD, but owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 24 | |
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Air Bags › Frontal — 3
- Electrical System › Horn — 3
- Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 54,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 40,000 miles · reported Apr 3, 2016
Sway bar light was flashing, brought to dealer needed new electronic sway bar due to corrosion. This is enclosed and should have no corrosion I was concerned that my jeep may go into a death wobble if I drove over 18 miles per hour. My jeep has only 40,000 miles.I believe there is a defect due to complaints I viewed online I not the only one so actuator, stabilizer bar, wiring chassis, screw & ret push code u1159 was showing. Power wire was corroded and weak cleaned & bent pin new wiring harness was needed. After 2260.00 I got my jeep back2
Air Bags · at 60,000 miles · reported Feb 15, 2016
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.…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 38,000 miles · reported Oct 20, 2015
When trying to fill gas tank it will not take the fuel as it shuts the pump off. It takes about 20 minutes to put in $10 worth of gas in. It has progressively gotten worse.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 89,102 miles · reported Nov 16, 2014
The gas tank can not be filled without constantly re-starting the fuel pump, it stops every few seconds, it happens at every gas station or any fuel pump, so it is definitely not the pump but a problem with the jeep gas tank and/or it's components. It got worse over the last few weeks and months and is to the point now where it takes me 10-15 minutes to fill up 11 -15 gallons of fuel. The gas tank was replaced under a recall back in 2011 (At approx. 34000 miles) where with the old tank the fuel pump would not stop in time when full and therefore it resulted in the "spill-back" problem every…
Power Train · at 89,102 miles · reported Nov 16, 2014
Gears engaging with delay as vehicle gets hot. When putting the jeep from the park position into drive, the vehicle has a delay engaging which gets worse the warmer or hotter the car gets and or the longer it runs. This problem became worse over the last 12 months. I have seen several people complaining about the same/similar problem in certain specific blogs/forums and in few cases the vehicle has actually caught on fire, so now I AM wondering if this is a major safety issue and what to do about it.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD?
Owners report air bags problems most often (24 reports), followed by electrical system (11). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 54,000 miles.
Are Jeep recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jeep dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.