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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10219850Jun 14, 2017(X71) Front Left and Right Brake Caliper Hoses & Both Wheel Speed Sensors - 2007 - 2010 Jeep Wranglers (JK)
- 10138875Jun 14, 2017(X71) Front Left and Right Brake Caliper Hoses & Both Wheel Speed Sensors - 2007 - 2010 Jeep Wranglers (JK)
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 1% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 9 | 2% |
| 2021 | 23 | 2% |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% |
| 2019 | 28 | 4% |
| 2018 | 61 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 0% |
| 2011 | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 | 17 | 2% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 | 29 | 3% |
| 2007 | 15 | 3% |
| 2006 | 14 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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