2008 Jeep Wrangler Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 873 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of the 873 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Upon filling up the vehicle, fuel rushes out of the inlet and onto the fender guard, body, and bumper and on the ground. This has happened repeatedly at every fill up. After the first three times this happened I caught as much as possible from the spill = 3 pints +. It shoots all over my hands, arm, and leg. Very dangerous and hazardous having gas all over me.”
NHTSA complaint #10556254, filed 2013-12, 64,000 miles“I was driving home from work on a state highway, even though posted speed limit was 65mph, traffic was heavy and I was forced to slow down to around 50 to 53 MPH. When speeding back up to 55 MPH my Jeep sahara shook violently and uncontrollably, I thought my vehicle was going to shake apart, I hit the brakes and went down to 50 MPH (thank god no one was close behind me and did not hit me) and the shaking/wobble stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691330, filed 2015-03, 132,000 miles“I was driving down us rt. 60 headed back to phoenix arizona. During my time traveling down the road doing approximately 55-60 MPH I ran over train tracks and immediately my Jeep began shaking uncontrollably. I was able to pull over my vehicle to stop violent shaking. I have looked into this on the internet and it seems to be a common problem referred to as, death wobble. This is the second time this has happened to me. I have owned the vehicle for 5 months. It was purchased at a chrysler dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10661375, filed 2014-12, 46,000 miles“Jan 24 2018. I am driving my Jeep jk 2008. 103,000 miles. Stock everything. Was driving it all day in the everglades. All of a sudden as we were exiting the park my brakes stopped working and lights on the dash came on. We were going no faster than 35 MPH. All of a sudden there was smoke coming from around the car. We ope the hood there is a fire in the engine area by all of the wiring. We attempted to put it out but it quickly engulfed the entire truck and I had to stand back and watch my entire Jeep burn to the ground!!!!! There was nothing to tell me this was going to happen or to warn me! …”
NHTSA complaint #11065250, filed 2018-01, 103,000 miles“The hood latches needed to be changed. If you traveled anything over 50mph on the freeway the hood would violently flutter and you could see it raising up almost to 3/4 of an inch. This made me scared to drive it on the freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #11232512, filed 2019-07, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10168378Oct 2, 2019DOOR, Assembly (Front or Rear) For concern of flag nut not aligned to hole, use a blunt tool and lightly tap on the flag nut to knock it loose from e-coat that has dried it in…
- 10121707Jul 19, 2016Out Of Tolerance Door And Windshield Frame Gaps Causing Water Leaks This bulletin involves adjusting the windshield frame and A-pillar between the door to close gaps and prevent…
- 10151768Oct 22, 2015Cracked Vinyl Soft Top Window This bulletin provides soft top vinyl window precautions during cold weather.
- 10144799Mar 11, 2015Part Description: Soft Top Quarter Window or Rear Window Issue Description: Please cycle the zipper 5-10 times when there is a single skipped zipper tooth.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 18 | 2% |
| 2020 | 17 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 3% |
| 2018 | 97 | 5% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 | 18 | 4% |
| 2015 | 22 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 30 | 4% |
| 2011 | 28 | 6% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 3% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 26 | 24% |
| 2001 | 38 | 22% |
| 2000 | 56 | 22% |
| 1999 | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 | 25 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 7% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler
309 complaintsElectrical system
178 complaintsSteering
156 complaintsFuel system
140 complaintsSuspension
108 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsWheels
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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