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Model Year Problem Record

Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

341Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
0Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
26Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
11Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System128 complaints

128 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

No recall campaigns cover this model year.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP14004Opened September 25, 2014 - Closed July 24, 2015

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA15007Opened December 4, 2015 - Closed July 6, 2016

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V288000.

EA15007Opened December 4, 2015 - Closed July 6, 2016

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V288000.

EQ09006Opened July 22, 2009 - Closed August 19, 2009

TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EQ09006Opened July 22, 2009 - Closed August 19, 2009

TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE09037Opened August 12, 2009 - Closed November 17, 2009

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V436000.

PE09037Opened August 12, 2009 - Closed November 17, 2009

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V436000.

PE09037Opened August 12, 2009 - Closed November 17, 2009

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V436000.

PE10032Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed February 16, 2011

Fuel Spill During Refueling. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10032Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed February 16, 2011

Fuel Spill During Refueling. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10032Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed February 16, 2011

Fuel Spill During Refueling. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10032Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed February 16, 2011

Fuel Spill During Refueling. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10032Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed February 16, 2011

Fuel Spill During Refueling. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10032Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed February 16, 2011

Fuel Spill During Refueling. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10032Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed February 16, 2011

Fuel Spill During Refueling. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10032Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed February 16, 2011

Fuel Spill During Refueling. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11019Opened May 23, 2011 - Closed November 7, 2011

Airbag Clockspring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 11V528000.

PE11019Opened May 23, 2011 - Closed November 7, 2011

Airbag Clockspring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 11V528000.

PE11019Opened May 23, 2011 - Closed November 7, 2011

Airbag Clockspring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 11V528000.

PE11019Opened May 23, 2011 - Closed November 7, 2011

Airbag Clockspring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 11V528000.

PE11019Opened May 23, 2011 - Closed November 7, 2011

Airbag Clockspring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 11V528000.

PE11019Opened May 23, 2011 - Closed November 7, 2011

Airbag Clockspring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 11V528000.

PE11019Opened May 23, 2011 - Closed November 7, 2011

Airbag Clockspring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 11V528000.

PE11019Opened May 23, 2011 - Closed November 7, 2011

Airbag Clockspring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 11V528000.

PE15025Opened June 19, 2015 - Closed December 7, 2015

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE15025Opened June 19, 2015 - Closed December 7, 2015

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20072
20089
200923
201071
201165
201242
201338
201424
201521
201624
201711
20189
20192
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.