2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 12%of 341 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4, 12% of the 341 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving and when speed reached 55 -60 MPH, the steering had a small shaking to it. As time and more miles went by, it turned into uncontrollable steering. I had to let off the accelerator and coast to a slower speed. Eventually I could not drive the Jeep until I changed the torsion bar, tie rod ends and steering stabilizer, (twice, the last time with a heavy duty one) and then what fixed it was the steering gear box. …”
NHTSA complaint #10761986, filed 2015-09, 80,000 miles“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“My complaint is a future failure. I own a 2007 Jeep wrangler. At the time of this complaint, my vehicle has 18,000 miles. The torsion bar on the front end, is worn out. Fellow owners complain of this problem. Being a steering issue, it could lead to severe injuries in the future. I am the first owner of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10251674, filed 2008-12, 17,555 miles“My son was driving his 2008 Jeep wrangler and the brakes failed. This caused him to hit the car in front of him at a slow speed with minor damage and no injuries. The police officer tested the brakes and said that they were not working the car was towed home.. There was no ticket given. The vehicle has 24000 miles on it and is in excellent condition. I drove the vehicle the prior day and did not notice anything wrong with the braking system.”
NHTSA complaint #10386781, filed 2011-03, 24,000 miles“The death wobble is a nightmare. It's terrifying, not other way to describe it. The entire car shakes so violently you have no choice but to stop. It happened on busy highway (nj turnpike) and I almost caused an accident because I had to stop the Jeep with people travelling at speeds of 65mph and greater. I've called dealerships, they don't know how to fix it. It sounds like a waste of money for me to even attempt to fix it. Why has the Jeep wrangler not been recalled for this reason? It's outrageous for the amount of money these cars cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10839931, filed 2016-03, 39,200 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
128 complaintsAir bags
81 complaintsElectrical system
48 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 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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