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2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 341 total for the year
Median mileage
8,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4, 2% of the 341 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.

“My kids and I was driving in my 2008 Jeep rubbicon 4 wheel drive off road vehicle on my land when my Jeep caught fire causing a total loss and causing other damages like burning my field up and four wheeler ..I called 911 to come arrived 8 min later and put the Jeep out along with the field and atv ..they made report on the damages Jeep still remains in field at this time.”

NHTSA complaint #10810836, filed 2015-12, 90,000 miles

“2008 Jeep wrangler 2 door 4x4 clutch squeal been to shop 3 times replaced disk on 2nd visit per TSB noise stated again in 200 miles. I went back a 3rd time dealer says can't reproduce sound after 3 drives I pull out of lot within 200 yards the noise is audible. Vehicle has 1300 miles on it also roof leaks 3 times in shop to fix still not correct missing parts of seal on roof.”

NHTSA complaint #10225541, filed 2008-04, 101 miles

“When driving my new 2008 Jeep wrangler sahara on the highway , the hood seems lose as it moves around at highway speeds. If there is a wind the hood pops up a few inches. On a 2 lane highway a big transport truck went by in the opposite direction and I swear the hood jumped up 6 inches. Chrysler says this is normal. What is so normal about the hood threatening to open? What about in a few years when the (rubber/plastic) hood retainers start getting old?”

NHTSA complaint #10242998, filed 2008-09, 2,000 miles

“My 2008 Jeep wrangler shakes when going over a bump or when I accelerate at 40 MPH. It is scary, it feels like driving on black ice. I had the tires checked and they are fine. There must be a problem with the steering component. Also, freedom top has leaked and stained my seats. Dealership just fixed it a month ago. Also, the Jeep was leaking oil, dealership just fixed the intake manifold gasket 3 weeks ago. It is scheduled to go back to dealership for this steering issue and it is rusting on both doors. Poor, poor quality. I am very unhappy with this vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10281005, filed 2009-08, 8,000 miles

“Mounting brackets on mirrors deteriorated. Driver side fell off while driving about a year ago. Today my passenger mirror fell off in traffic almost causing an accident. The metal on the bracket almost looks rotten and pitted.”

NHTSA complaint #10995607, filed 2017-06, 180,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200922%
200882%
2007124%

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

Fuel system
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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