CarModelProblems.com

2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline — runs 4.9× the fleet median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
614Complaints
9Recalls
5Crashes
25Fires
11Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline (26.2% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints here are 4.9× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Fuel System, Gasoline161 · 26.2%not available
Air Bags137 · 22.3%RecalledRecall 16V352000 · Recall 16V290000 · Recall 11V528000 · Recall 13V176000
Electrical System96 · 15.6%not available
Steering82 · 13.4%not available
Suspension47 · 7.7%not available
Fuel/propulsion System33 · 5.4%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS137 · 22.3%
STEERING82 · 13.4%
SUSPENSION47 · 7.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM33 · 5.4%
ENGINE28 · 4.6%
Unspecified / other24 · 3.9%
POWER TRAIN23 · 3.7%
SUSPENSION:FRONT20 · 3.3%

Percentages are the share of the 614 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 9 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 16V352000 · 2016 · reported 05/24/2016

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Park it  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 16V290000 · 2016 · reported 05/11/2016

Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 13E010000 · 2013 · reported 02/25/2013

If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal

NHTSA campaign 11V528000 · 2011 · reported 11/02/2011

A BROKEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING ASSEMBLY CAN LEAD TO NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 13V176000 · 2013 · reported 05/07/2013

In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver-side frontal airbag and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Trailer Hitches

NHTSA campaign 09E044000 · 2009 · reported 07/09/2009

THE TOW BAR CAN FAIL UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATING FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 09V436000 · 2009 · reported 11/05/2009

FLUID COULD BOIL OVER AND MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH A HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST COMPONENT AND CAUSE A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 08V202000 · 2008 · reported 05/06/2008

PROLONGED BRAKE TUBE CONTACT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE TUBE AND CAUSE A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA campaign 10V236000 · 2010 · reported 06/03/2010

A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN CAUSE PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

What owners report

“WHEN REFUELING, GAS OVERFLOWS MOMENTS AFTER THE PUMP AUTOMATICALLY STOPS FILLING THE TANK.”NHTSA complaint 10368295 — filed 11/30/2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
“2008 JEEP FUEL OVERFLOW WHEN REFUELING. FUEL COMES BACK OUT OF THE HOLE AND GOES EVERYWHERE. IT IS AN EXTREME FIRE HAZARD AND SAFETY HAZARD.”NHTSA complaint 10368258 — filed 11/29/2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
“DURING REFILLING, FUEL FLOWS AND SPLASHES OUT OF THE FILLER PORT. THIS OCCURS DURING THE POINT THE TANK BECOMES FULL AND THE NOZZLE TURNS OFF…”NHTSA complaint 10368238 — filed 11/29/2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

82007213220091381182011997720131028320156137201724312019

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?

Fuel system, gasoline issues are the most-reported category, cited in 161 of 614 NHTSA complaints (26.2%), followed by air bags (137), electrical system (96), steering (82). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have?

614 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 25 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have any recalls?

Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V352000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.