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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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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 294 repairs.
2008 Jeep Wrangler transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (12%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 54000 mi US $250 |
Front U joints replaced The rear passenger side axle seal needed to be replaced and was not. |
| 71000 mi US $235 |
Hydraulic clutch pump fluid attached to clutch pedal in cab leeking into the cab. carpet soaked with dot3 break and clutch fluid. Dealer had to order new pump... |
| 62000 mi US $2000 |
Clutch failed catastrophically. Shop replaced clutch, slave cylinder, resurfaced flywheel and flushed clutch fluid |
| 9300 mi | had a problem with the clutch throw-out bearing(noisy), replaced under warranty. |
| 15400 mi US $800 |
Broke teeth on the ring gear in the front Dana 30 |
| 62000 mi US $6000 |
Replaced clutch and throwout bearing after the latter went out Replaced front axle seals |
| 103000 mi US $500 |
Bellhousing leak, gasket replaced Clutch master cylinder couldn't maintain pressure, replaced unit |
| 116000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front driveshaft |
| 31000 mi | Manual transmission jumping out of 1st gear when accelerating. Synchronizer between 1st and 2nd gears replaced. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 17000 mi | C-clip on u joint fell out causing an end cap to fall out. Resulted in bent axle. Dealer refused warranty coverage based on "mods" to other parts of the vehicle. (suspension and tires) |
| 21000 mi US $85 |
Spider gear inside front differential cracked. Part was ordered and replaced. Dealer admitted the part appeared faulty but could not reimburse do to "mods" on the vehicle (tires and 3" suspension lift) |
| 168000 mi US $105 |
Transmission rebuilt poor 2nd to 3rd gear shift. Transmission oil dark color. |
| 180000 mi | Slight transmission leak from the bellhousing area. Driver side rear axle seal |
| 189000 mi | Replaced transmission with factory part from Jeep/Chrysler not rebuilding the original transmission. |
| 39260 mi C $565 |
The left rear axle bearing seal was leaking. Had to replace the bearing-axle shaft, the seal for the axle drive shaft and the ring for the axle shaft. |
| 40300 mi C $1550 |
rear differential was leaking, needed to replace the transmission fluid and reseal the differential case cover. |
| 55180 mi C $3700 |
and axle U joints all replaced. |
| 82300 mi US $2750 |
Tranny completely failed - planetary was coming apart - shifted poorly. Required total rebuild |
| 117000 mi | Axle seals leaking. Found during lifetime powertrain inspection trip. No signs, symptoms, or issues during normal driving. |
| 184000 mi US $445 |
Replaced transmission pan due to rust |
| 70000 mi US $853 |
found weaping oil seal on the right rear axel. Seal and bearings replaced |
| 32000 mi | transmission fluid leak at cooler or radiator |
| 58000 mi US $3800 |
Auto Transmission Planetary Gear disintegrated at 58,000 miles. Rebuilt Transmission was purchased and installed. |
| 20000 mi | Front differential was leaking fluid. Small leak, and was repaired by dealer. |
| 37000 mi US $1229 |
I noticed small drops of oil on my garage floor. I took the car in and the dealer told me there were some serious leaks from the transmission cooling lines and other places. The repairs took two days. |
| 46700 mi US $159 |
Transmission range sensor needed replacement. This was causing the no-start issue. After almost a year. I finally found the root of the problem that the dealer could not. |
| 52000 mi | Transmission cooler lines leak at rubber house section in front. |
| 66000 mi | Fire was forward of the firewall which totalled the Jeep by the insurance company. I suspect it is similar to the causes that generated the recall several years before - overheated transmission, but no way for me to prove it. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 61700 mi US $380 |
Took vehicle to dealer for wheel alignment and they stated I had an front inner axle leak, one was leaking but the dealer stated I should do both for $1000.00 found a specialty shop that work on 4X4 vehicles, their price $380.00 for both. |
| 65200 mi | Seal on drive shaft torn - replaced drive shaft |
| 7900 mi US $100 |
The linkage to the four wheel drive engage shifter broke. (Waranty) |
| 11000 mi | the 6-sp transmission was throwing the shifter out of gear when starting in first gear from a complete stop. |
| 9000 mi | noisy clutch throw out bearing, replaced clutch assemgly per TSB |
| 12000 mi | Clutch throwout bearing per TSB |
| 56000 mi US $100 |
Leaking clutch slave cylinder |
| 72000 mi US $100 |
Transmission would pop out of first gear. Symptom was very random. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 7462 mi | Transmission leaking fluid. Replaced transmission seal. |
| 8798 mi | Transmission still shudders. Replaced torque converter, flush and replace transmission fluid. |
| 14000 mi | Passenger front side axle seal leaking. Replaced seal. |
| 21000 mi | Rear yoke seal leaking at driveshaft. Seal replaced. |
| 42160 mi A $57000 |
Automatic gearbox reconstruction and upgrade change of the torque converter |
| 69000 mi US $2200 |
Auto tranny total failure. Everything inside case had to be replaced. |
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