2008 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 6%of 873 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of the 873 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I arrived home and was in the car in my driveway, I set the emergency brake. Something snapped, after which the brake clearly ceased to function (I could not set it). Fortunately this did not happen in a situation when I actually needed to use the emergency brake, but I have never had this happen with any vehicle I ever owned.”
NHTSA complaint #10512643, filed 2013-05, 35,725 miles“October 2010 I replaced rear brakes at 20,000 thought was strange my whole owned about 18 vehicles never replaced rear brakes not even traveling the mountain anymore. My last visit to chrysler they told me I was gonna need rear brakes at 40,000 now this is crazy told them to look into this due to go back next week insane to replace rear brakes every 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10445062, filed 2012-01, 20,000 miles“All 4 brake lines corroded. One blew and the other 3 had bulges. The vehicle was stationary. I had put my foot on the brake to put vehicle in gear. Brake pedal went to the floor and smoke came from the engine compartment. The lines were corroded directly behind where a previous recall k13 had been done to fix the fender liner issue about the liner rubbing a hole in the brake line. All 4 lines corroded in the same spot. The fender liner held moisture and allowed the lines to corrode.”
NHTSA complaint #11058238, filed 2018-01, 48,156 miles“While parking my Jeep in a parking garage, the front brake line snapped during a turn. The broken line occurred where it connects to the driver's side tire from the engine. I lost all ability to brake and lost all brake fluid. Only emergency brake would work. Had to have it towed to dealer for costly repair to include replacing front brake pads because brake fluid ruined them. Very lucky I was in a parking garage and not on a major road driving at higher speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10672395, filed 2015-01, 36,544 miles“While driving my stock 08 jku rubicon when I went to stop brakes went to the floor and I rolled into an intersection. I am so lucky I did not die or kill someone else. I got it home to find that my tires had worn a hole in my brake lines on driver's side front. I contact dealership who basically tell me it isn't covered and that they had never heard of any issue's with tire rub on brake lines. I contacted FCA they contacted the dealership who now basicly told me to bring in asap. Today I am contact by dealership that is covered but after it fails.”
NHTSA complaint #11051702, filed 2017-12, 78,615 milesRelated recalls
- 10V236000Jun 3, 2010Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 jeep wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from may 15, 2006 through…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2007–2010
- 08V202000May 6, 2008Chrysler is recalling 1,585 my 2007-2008 jeep wrangler, right hand drive only, vehicles. Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the steering…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 11023612Sep 18, 2025Switch - clutch starter interlock & master cylinder assembly - clutch
- 10229998May 26, 2021KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote…
- 10223226May 26, 2021KEY, BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER Please note that after programming the new key integrated transmitter that Lock, Unlock and Remote Start will all function as expected but the Remote…
- 10219885Jun 14, 2017Front Brake Caliper Hose Leak (X71 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing both front brake caliper hoses and wheel speed sensors. Customers may experience a brake…
- 10219850Jun 14, 2017(X71) Front Left and Right Brake Caliper Hoses & Both Wheel Speed Sensors - 2007 - 2010 Jeep Wranglers (JK)
- 10138910Jun 14, 2017Front Brake Caliper Hose Leak (X71 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing both front brake caliper hoses and wheel speed sensors. Customers may experience a brake…
- 10138875Jun 14, 2017(X71) Front Left and Right Brake Caliper Hoses & Both Wheel Speed Sensors - 2007 - 2010 Jeep Wranglers (JK)
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 21 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 3% |
| 2021 | 27 | 3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% |
| 2019 | 32 | 4% |
| 2018 | 68 | 4% |
| 2017 | 78 | 25% |
| 2016 | 137 | 30% |
| 2015 | 136 | 28% |
| 2014 | 75 | 11% |
| 2013 | 67 | 10% |
| 2012 | 52 | 6% |
| 2011 | 30 | 6% |
| 2010 | 41 | 6% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 52 | 6% |
| 2007 | 41 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 9% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 70 | 35% |
| 1994 | 29 | 19% |
| 1993 | 20 | 19% |
| 1992 | 12 | 16% |
| 1991 | 20 | 26% |
| 1990 | 28 | 35% |
| 1989 | 12 | 19% |
| 1988 | 9 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler
309 complaintsElectrical system
178 complaintsSteering
156 complaintsFuel system
140 complaintsSuspension
108 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsWheels
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler
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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