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2008 Jeep Wrangler Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
2%of 873 total for the year
Median mileage
94,527miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of the 873 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,527 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Since early july, my 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr lhd has lost horn functionality, cruise control functionality, and has been illuminating the airbag warning light. I have researched this issue and I believe there should be a safety recall on the 2008 Wrangler to replace faulty clocksprings just as there was for the 2007 Wrangler.”

NHTSA complaint #10543958, filed 2013-09, 51,000 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

“While driving at night car went berserk lights started flashing, horn continuous sounding, wipers both front and back continue to stay on while shooting washer fluid. As tried to accelerate to get off the freeway I experience lost of power and steering. I was able to make it to the side of the freeway and turned the ignition off and on several times hoping to rest the problem, but only continue for about 30 mins and then stop.”

NHTSA complaint #10655346, filed 2014-11, 90,000 miles

“In may 2014 I purchases a used Jeep from a dealer in kernersville, nc and experienced issues with the vehicle the dealership claims are manufacture issues: -lighting: we have had to replace the taillight bulbs on both sides twice since purchase (less than a year ago). These lights constantly hold water and we have to empty them repeatedly and the water never seems to empty completely. These lights also seem to be affected by wiring as they do not always illuminate despite an effective bulb. …”

NHTSA complaint #10691453, filed 2015-03, 81,000 miles

“While driving my 2008 Jeep Wrangler at speeds of 50 MPH or greater and hitting a pothole, small bump, or when crossing a bridge, the Wrangler suddenly shakes violently. It becomes very difficult to steer, and must come to a complete stop in order to stop the shaking. This occurred more than 20 times in a 4 hour period. One incident almost caused an accident, as I tried to slow down and pull over in busy city traffic with a very small berm. I continued my drive at speeds of 40 MPH or less, which reduced the number of incidents, but it still happened. …”

NHTSA complaint #10565468, filed 2014-02, 132,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202618%
202545%
20247410%
2023226%
2022236%
2021485%
2020122%
2019182%
2018241%
2017144%
2016368%
2015327%
2014213%
2013274%
2012263%
2011184%
2010162%
200972%
2008212%
2007112%
200610%
2005102%
200421%
200322%
200244%
200111%
200021%
199963%
1998114%
199792%
199521%
199411%
198923%

Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler

Air bags
309 complaints
Electrical system
178 complaints
Steering
156 complaints
Fuel system
140 complaints
Suspension
108 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
67 complaints
Brakes
52 complaints
Other or unknown
39 complaints
Engine
37 complaints
Wheels
29 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
Electronic 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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