2008 Jeep Wrangler Jeep Wrangler 2008

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2008 Jeep Wrangler repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 294 repairs.
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2008 Jeep Wrangler other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Jeep Wrangler

Engine not specified

2000 mi Turn signal spring replaced. 

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2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

21080 mi SEATBELT ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY SEATBELT LOCKED UP ON DRIVERS SIDE WOULD NOT RELEASE AT ALL. TOOK A WEEK TO GET VEHICLE INTO SHOP,BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS REPLACED 
3000 mi rear seatbelt needed to be replaced 
19000 mi THIS IS THE 4TH TIME TO GO TO THE DEALER. THEY SAY THE PROBLEM IS THE DOOR LATCHES, FRONT & REAR. TODAY THEY REPLACE ALL FOUR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THEY HAVE REPLACE THE DOOR LATCHES. ALSO THEY REPLACED THE SEAT BELT HARDWARE TWICE.  

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2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

121000 mi

US $600
Gas tank would not hold pressure. 
181000 mi

US $1524
Low tire pressure sensor 

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2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

620 mi Driver's door had to be slammed very hard to close all the way and turn off the "DOOR" light on dash. Driver's Door hinge out of alignment door removed bracket bent then painted and clear coated. 

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2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

36000 mi Repair to the seat release to let the front seat move forward to get to the back seat, not covered by even super extended warranty, cost $ 100.00, not done yet. 
53000 mi

US $400
Key cylinder fell out 
15000 mi Passenger seat belt would not pull out. (Front seat) 

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2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

34000 mi Valve stem popped out on both front tires. Both valve stems needed to be replaced and flat tire light reset.  

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Other Problems

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