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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%)
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Chart based on 294 repairs.
2008 Jeep Wrangler suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 52 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
| 12400 mi C $80 |
Creaking and snapping sounds from the front wheels when turning in either direction. Bilateral front ball joint failure requiring replacement. Although under warranty charged $80 for balancing. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 15400 mi US $800 |
Power steering pump failed |
| 38000 mi US $800 |
Replaced worn OEM ball joints, drag link, and track bar |
| 51000 mi US $250 |
Replaced OEM trackbar due to excess play in bushings |
| 62000 mi US $6000 |
Replaced leaking steering box Replaced drag link Replaced driver and passenger upper/lower ball joints |
| 74000 mi US $475 |
Replaced tie rod end |
| 89000 mi US $900 |
Replaced Tie Rod End Replaced ball joints (only 2 years old) |
| 71000 mi US $150 |
All stock shocks front and back worn out had to replace... |
| 7000 mi US $80 |
Rear axle squeak identified as bent rear axle. Drivers rear axle was replaced. |
| 31000 mi | Moderately severe steering wheel wobble between 55-60mph. Dealer replaced steering damper. Problem appeared resolved but returned within a week. |
| 23800 mi | The dealer replaced the ball joints, but that did not completely eliminate the steering wobble to their satisfaction. They then replaced the stock steering stabilizer with a bigger aftermarket unit (Bilstein). This solved the problem. |
| 92000 mi | Steering stabilizer bar |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 41000 mi US $114 |
Steering wheel has bad bushing |
| 47000 mi US $200 |
Tie rod end replaced too much play failed inspection. |
| 115000 mi | Front Axle Seals replaced. |
| 66000 mi US $700 |
Alignment issue causing irregular tire wear. Adjustable ball joints added to both sides on front. |
| 168000 mi US $105 |
Axle bearings Replaced front sway bar |
| 181000 mi US $1524 |
Rebuilt front suspension Driver side rear axle bearing seal |
| 37820 mi | Front steering U-joints needed to be replaced. |
| 55180 mi C $3700 |
upper and lower ball joints |
| 50100 mi US $75 |
Upper control arm bushings were worn out resulting in a sever wobble in the front end (AKA "death wobble") at speeds above 45 MPH or on rough roads. Worn bushings were replaced and the problem was fixed. |
| 28000 mi US $50 |
Front driver side Ball joint worn out and replaced |
| 74700 mi US $250 |
the jeep had developed a severe shimmy. All 4 tie rod ends were found to be bad. |
| 13000 mi | Noticed a harsh noise from the passenger side when steering was used and the noise got worse. |
| 56000 mi US $474 |
Steering wheel started to shake and could feel it in the body. Replaced four Ball Joints that were worn and caused out of spec camber. |
| 58000 mi US $690 |
Ball joints had become so loose that it affected the steering. Wheels began wobbling. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 53000 mi US $400 |
Front steering stabilizer is damaged. Replaced front steering stabilizer with new design. |
| 68000 mi | Front sway bar would not connect. Dealer suggested replacement of Electronic front stabilizer bar for about $ 1500. I repaired the system myself. It was corroded and had water inside, greased and re-assembled. Working again. |
| 69700 mi US $20 |
Front sway bar would not connect. Dealer suggested replacement of Electronic front stabilizer bar for about $ 1500. I repaired the system myself. It was corroded and had water inside, greased and re-assembled. Working again. |
| 64200 mi US $850 |
Front inner axle seal leaked again, replaced front left and right ball joints as stated by mechanic to be the cause of leak. |
| 65100 mi | Shop keep vehicle for 25 days to verify leak of front axle, they stated no new leak visible, may be residual leak in axle. January 21, 2013 noticed some drips will investigate if leak or residual in a few weeks. |
| 9200 mi | Power steering pump developed an oil leak. |
| 19000 mi US $200 |
Steering stabilizer was leaking and replaced under warranty. |
| 51000 mi US $100 |
ball joints, |
| 75200 mi US $100 |
Loose steering corrected and vehicle aligned |
| 94000 mi US $125 |
Electronic Sway Bar disconnect would not unlock. Sway Bar was found to have water inside unit was replaced. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 5502 mi | Steering Clunking. Replaced steering dampener. |
| 11400 mi | Steering clunking. Replaced lower and upper steering shafts. |
| 12000 mi | Steering was loose and clunking could be felt. Steering box replaced. |
| 14000 mi | Tie rod ends both had play. Tie rod replaced. |
| 17000 mi | Tie rod and drag link replaced. Steering shaft loose and clunking again. Dealer replaced shaft. |
| 21000 mi US $70 |
Front and rear track bushings worn again. Replaced front and rear track bar. |
| 25000 mi US $350 |
Was getting sloppy steering, all four ball joints had play. Dealer told me this is normal and that they would not cover anyway due to mods. Ball joints bad and out of spec again. Vehicle had a shimmy. Dealer would not warranty saying this was normal. Had to pay for repair myself. |
| 26000 mi | Wobble and shaking over bumps is back. Can not figure out what is wrong this time. |
| 28000 mi US $350 |
Ball Joints had slop in them again. This time replaced with aftermarket ball joints. |
| 29000 mi US $600 |
Steering box replaced due to play in the sector shaft. |
| 31000 mi US $400 |
Tie rod and drag link ends bad again. All four replaced. |
| 33000 mi US $200 |
Vehicle shaking badly at speed again. Trackbar replaced due to worn bushings. Jeep needs to redesign the front end on these things!!! |
| 37000 mi US $250 |
Steering gear sloppy again. Jeep wobbles, steering gear replaced. |
| 39000 mi | Popping and banging noise now coming from the suspension when starting on the gas or turning. No fix found. Bushings in control arms bad and squeaking. Bushings ordered. |
| 133000 mi US $500 |
Ball joints and tie rod ends. |
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