2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 341 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,460miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control 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 37,460 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.
“The steering wheel momentarily wouldn't turn until I forced it and broke what I'm assuming is the clockspring assembly. Very dangerous if my mom or someone else who wouldn't have been able to force the break while driving the Jeep. The airbag, ABS, esp, and traction control lights all came on in the dash. There is a white ribbon wire now hanging out between the steering wheel and column.”
NHTSA complaint #10448360, filed 2012-02, 34,000 miles“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“Last year (2016) I had a piece of plastic (looks like tape) coming out between the steering wheel and steering column while driving on our local street. I didn't realize it was wires at first. This wire 'tape' eventually broke which means you don't have a working airbag, horn, etc. Brought it to a local garage last fall (2016) and was told the clock spring caused this and there was a recall on it. Put the Jeep in the garage for the winter and today (3/2/2017) called the dealer to make an appointment. After giving them the VIN # I was told that the recall didn't apply to my Jeep wrangler. …”
NHTSA complaint #10958049, filed 2017-03, 40,920 miles“Jeep is a stock 2dr 4x4 Jeep wrangler x with 28500 miles on it when it first happened. This vehicle has been on a couple of dirt roads but no off road usage. While driving around a curve on loop 470 in denver at 65mph, my Jeep began to aggressively wobble jackhammer and throw Jeep from tire to tire side to side literally jumping inches off the pavement. It was jumping from front right tire to rear left tire to front left. Back and forth 1 tire was on the ground while the other three tires your could feel literally jumping off the road and had no contact with pavement. Very scary. …”
NHTSA complaint #10294552, filed 2009-12, 28,500 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 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 complaintsBrakes
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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