2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 341 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,310miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4, 1% of the 341 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,310 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“When turning I noticed that the vehicle started vibrating and the ABS, esp, and traction control lights and also the brake light come on. My son drives this vehicle also and I am afraid the air bag is going to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10712018, filed 2015-04, 190,000 miles“Anti lock brake module failed. Brake pedal would pulse on dry pavement even at speeds under 5 miles an hour but would fail to bring vehicle to a complete stop. Problem began as intermittent then would randomly go from pulsing but still stopping the vehicle to eventually the pedal going to the floor with no pulsing and no brakes whatsoever. Also, no brake warning light or antilock brake light. I kept the module and would be more than happy to send it to you for evaluation. Since I have replaced the module (last fall) I have had no further issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10915526, filed 2016-10, 130,000 miles“Emergency/parking brake failure. Shortly after purchase I noticed the parking brake did not hold the vehicle in place like it should. Upon parking one evening, I must have left the vehicle in neutral but I had set the brake fully. In the morning, my Jeep had drifted forward into my other vehicle, causing minor damages to both. The dealer checked the vehicle and claimed nothing was wrong. To this date, and mileage (60,000) the brake will not hold the vehicle on the slightest of grade.”
NHTSA complaint #10419590, filed 2011-08, 1,700 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Jeep wrangler 4x4 2-door. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle he would smell a burning odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the wheels had become abnormally hot. The contact sustained burns to three of his fingers from touching the wheels. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer where they advised that the brake calipers overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the front passenger side caliper and also the two rear calipers on separate occasions. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491838, filed 2013-01, 16,619 miles“This is an ongoing problem with the e- brake. The brake has been adjusted in the past by the dealer. The car rolls with the e-brake on and in first gear unless the brake is pulled up extremely tight.”
NHTSA complaint #10329971, filed 2010-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
128 complaintsAir bags
81 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
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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