2008 Jeep Wrangler Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 108about this part
- Share
- 12%of 873 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,784miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 108 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 12% of the 873 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,784 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.
“I was driving my Jeep Wrangler 2008 and stated shaking severely which was difficult to control. After conducting some online research I learned this is a common problem with Jeep wranglers and it's called death wobble.”
NHTSA complaint #11403160, filed 2021-03, 84,200 miles“Vehicle started to shake at 65 MPH, ( death wobble), scared the hell out of my wife!! Replaced steering damper and link arm at repair shop- $743.00. Could have caused a serious accident. It was so bad I had it towed. Chrysler needs to fix this or someone will die!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11072361, filed 2018-02, 71,000 miles“The death wobble!!!! When I hit a bump or pothole . I feel my Jeep is literally coming apart. My Jeep is 2008 and this has been an issue sknce we bought it anout 5 years agao. I only drive when its emergency. I will not take highways. Its absolutely terrifying. Why is there no recalls for death wobble on the Jeep 2008. This is not just a problem on newer modles. I want it fixed for free. I cant even sell it. Because people with jeeps know about it!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11243566, filed 2019-08, 50,000 miles“Driving down highway at 50 MPH the steering wheel and the whole Jeep started shaking so bad it almost caused me to run off the road. I could only control it by bring the Jeep to a stop in the middle of a highway, very dangerous ! Checked wheel balance and suspension for wear , with found nothing. Was told it was a design feature of jeeps with coil spring front axel?”
NHTSA complaint #10505816, filed 2013-04, 40,100 miles“Death wobble, terrible steering shimmer. Driving on highway at 55 MPH. Hit one bump on the road and all of a sudden the vehicle started shaking violently. I needed to slam on the breaks to keep the vehicle from maybe flipping over. It has happened before, but not this violent. To fix this I installed a dual steering stabilizer set up made by skyjacker.”
NHTSA complaint #10466783, filed 2012-07, 103,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 2% |
| 2023 | 39 | 10% |
| 2022 | 60 | 15% |
| 2021 | 181 | 19% |
| 2020 | 51 | 8% |
| 2019 | 133 | 18% |
| 2018 | 343 | 19% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 2% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 42 | 6% |
| 2009 | 63 | 17% |
| 2008 | 108 | 12% |
| 2007 | 100 | 18% |
| 2006 | 72 | 10% |
| 2005 | 51 | 8% |
| 2004 | 59 | 31% |
| 2003 | 18 | 18% |
| 2002 | 19 | 18% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 25 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 26 | 10% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler
309 complaintsElectrical system
178 complaintsSteering
156 complaintsFuel system
140 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsBrakes
52 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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