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2008 Jeep Wrangler Wheels Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
3%of 873 total for the year
Median mileage
50,464miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of the 873 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,464 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“I experience the death wobble daily. It starts around 45 MPH and continues until I stop. It makes the Jeep shake and hard to control. The shaking is so bad, it will cause drinks to get thrown from the cupholder. It has progressively gotten worse over the past year or so.”

NHTSA complaint #11292348, filed 2019-12, 100,000 miles

“Going up to 50 MPH,,,,get severe shaking,,,not safe at all,,,I have spent over $1000 on repairs, re alignments, rotations and had the steering damper replaced 2x by Jeep,,,,still does the wobble,,,,I am furious about this.this is very dangerous.the Jeep dealership has told me they have done all they can do.”

NHTSA complaint #10511299, filed 2013-05, 19,000 miles

“While driving approx 60 MPH I hit a bump in the road...car started shaking uncontrollably..steering wheel was shaking ..had to slow immediately...was almost rear ended on highway...luckily the person behind me wasn't too close and able to slow to a stop...this is an incredibly dangerous situation and Jeep is claiming there is nothing wrong...my car was purchased new and is totally stock...I read that its described as the death wobble . Is Jeep waiting for someone to die before acknowledging the problem?”

NHTSA complaint #10980020, filed 2017-04, 100,000 miles

“My wheel feel off for no reason -- lug nuts broken off - it is a miracle I wasn't killed. Had just exited highway where I was going 60 MPH. Wheel bounced across 3 lanes of on coming traffic. I was a miracle someone in oncoming traffic was not killed.”

NHTSA complaint #10519540, filed 2013-06, 56,666 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

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202481%
202372%
202292%
2021232%
2020132%
2019284%
2018613%
201762%
201692%
2015102%
2014122%
2013102%
201240%
201192%
2010172%
2009133%
2008293%
2007153%
2006142%
200591%
200453%
200311%
200222%
200121%
200031%
199921%
199831%
199741%
199511%
199311%
199111%
199023%
198912%

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
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
Electronic stability control
22 complaints
Vehicle 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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