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Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHDModel year report

2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD Problems

Complaints
41filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
54,000miles, 37 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD. The part named most often is air bags, with 24 complaints (59% of the total), followed by electrical system (10) and fuel system (7). 37 of the complaints include a mileage, and 46% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 54,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 20 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine cooling (1), Exterior lighting (1), Body and structure (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Airbag light going on and off, now mostly stays on. My mechanic ran diagnostics and has three or four very pricey possible solutions; he is referring me to dealer who charges $89.99 just to hook up to their computer. Finding a lot of the same complaints from 2008 Jeep wrangler rhd owners.”

NHTSA complaint #10392834, filed 2011-03, 55,000 miles

Electrical system: “Horn goes on & stays on, wipers go continuously, wiper fluid flows constantly, back up lights go on, heater fan goes off & on, the engine continues to run with the key out of the ignition and the last time the ABS came on while I was delivering mail and my brakes locked up. Once it happened while parked ( the engine was running without keys), all other times I was driving on rural roads and in developments, both driving home & delivering mail. I have video on my phone of the occurrence two separate times.”

NHTSA complaint #10794754, filed 2015-11, 81,000 miles

Fuel system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10319406, filed 2010-03, 60,000 miles

Steering: “At interstate speeds my Jeep started what is commonly known as the Jeep death shake forcing me to the side of the interstate and almost losing control.”

NHTSA complaint #10482769, filed 2012-10, 70,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

46% of the 37 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 38,000 and 72,000 miles.

5%0–105%10–2535%25–5030%50–7519%75–1003%100–1503%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (37 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 54,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2008201020111620122013201420152016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 20 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 20 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20084154,0000——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
2007742,0000———Not enough data

All Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD have?

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 24 complaints (59% of the total), followed by electrical system with 10.

Has the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD reported?

Among the 37 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 54,000 miles and the middle half falls between 38,000 and 72,000 miles; 46% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.