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SuspensionPart report

2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
5%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
46,142miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD, 5% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,142 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

“Rear steel brake lines mounted to frame for rear wheels coming into contact with rear sway bar. Noted noise. This noise is a light clacking metal sound and could only be heard at moderate speed when on the trail or going through dips on public streets with side window down. While rotating tires suspension is checked. Discovered rub marks on steel brake lines under the frame next to the rear sway bar. Driver's side was worn, passenger side had black paint rubbed off on it. No damage or chafing to either rubber brake lines making final connection to rear hubs. …”

NHTSA complaint #10458217, filed 2012-05, 22,285 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200825%

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

Air bags
24 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
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