2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 59%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD, 59% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,300 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10447348, filed 2012-02, 75,000 miles“My rhd Jeep wrangler has experienced a failure in the passenger restraint system. The air bag warning light came on randomly. The dealership repaired the problem by replacing the clock spring in the steering column. Looking into it further on various online forums, I have found this is a common problem for jeeps. Unfortunately, when the light is on, the system is non-functional and leaves the passengers without the benefit of the air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #10319561, filed 2010-03, 37,174 miles“The horn stopped working and then the airbag light appeared. In my case the failure of horn and airbag occurs always and I feel that this is a safety issue that could lead to death in the event of an accident. At this time I have not had the issue fixed but the dealer estimates $500 to replace the clock spring which should fix the issue. This seams so be a recurring issue with this model of Jeep as I have seen that many of the rhd jeeps from this year are having the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10389784, filed 2011-03, 111,000 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 the airbag light is back on. It goes on and off the whole time whlie you are diving. I think this should me looked into because if the airbags goes off while your diving, it could cause you to have a crash or injury or death to you or someone else in another vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10445932, filed 2012-01, 49,690 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 24 | 59% |
| 2007 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD
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.
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