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SteeringPart report

2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD Steering Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
10%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
60,150miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,150 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“I have a 2008 Jeep wrangler x rhd. It has two issues. 1. The airbag light stays on because the clockspring needs replaced in the steering wheel. This cost 500.00 to fix. This is a very common problem and definitely should be a recall. 2. The Jeep won't start due to a safety mechanism in the shifter. You have to start the Jeep in neutral. These are very common problems and should be fixed by the company. I also have a recall on the steering damper..it has been 4 months since I received the j34 recall...the dealership still doesn't have the part to fix it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10341883, filed 2010-07, 37,000 miles

“2008 Jeep wrangler rhd postal vehicles used by rural carriers for usps. Those of us who purchased the vehicles are having issues with airbag malfunction indicator light and no horn use or intermittent usage. One item of interest possible cause is the springclock in the steering column as component that operates both horn and air bag circuits. This item has been a problem in years past with Jeep. Concerned with a deployment of faulty air bag issue mostly, trying to get my vehicle in for a complete investigation. Technicians are by appointment only when they are in. …”

NHTSA complaint #10301886, filed 2010-01, 50,300 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008410%
2007114%

Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD

Air bags
24 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
7 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology