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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.
2008 Jeep Wrangler engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 88 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
| 15000 mi | Fuel cap warning light and engine light (which was for the same problem. Probable cause was a fuel emissions canister leak. New part was ordered and came in the next day. Vehicle was taken back for the repair; light and same warning came back 2 days later |
| 30000 mi | Engine light/fuel filler cap comes on. Dealer has attempted 3 fixes but the light comes back on within a few days after I get it back from the dealer each time. Still not fixed. |
| 41000 mi | Check engine light (which stated Gas Cap) still on when sold. The dealer never successfully fixed it in 5 attempts and then I gave up. |
| 54000 mi US $1200 |
Flashing check engine light. Misfiring. Replaced spark plugs, wires, crankshaft position sensor. Coolant leaking from water pump and thermostat housing. Water pump and thermostat replaced. No heat driver side. Coolant flush and backflush heater core. |
| 91000 mi | Replaced entire gas tank. When fueling, it wouldn't automatically click off when tank was at or near full. Gas would keep flowing out of nozzle and down side of Jeep. |
| 66320 mi | Dealer documented excessive oil consumption near end of warranty period. Oil rings were replaced under warranty. |
| 44000 mi | O2 sensor failure |
| 82000 mi US $700 |
Replaced leaking water pump. Was the original 10-year-old factory pump. |
| 91000 mi | Belts and hoses |
| 92000 mi | Radiator and heater hoses |
| 59000 mi | Check Engine Light code for misfire. Dealer replaced plugs and wires. |
| 119000 mi | replaced oxygen sensor on passenger side of engine. This was based on OBD readout. Jeep is still indicating an issue. May be due to bad catalytic converter. |
| 120000 mi US $90 |
Engine was running very rough at low RPMs. OBD indicate oxygen sensor was bad. It took a while to replace because the old unit was difficult to remove. |
| 122500 mi US $120 |
An oil leak popped up in the seal between the engine block and the timing chain cover. We replaced timing chain cover gasket and both oil pan gaskets. |
| 126000 mi US $110 |
Driver side exhaust manifold was cracked. We replaced it. |
| 29000 mi US $800 |
Water pump had a very slow leak, replaced the pump + gasket. |
| 77000 mi US $1100 |
Radiator split a seam. Replaced radiator and thermostat. Heat shield on exhaust rattling |
| 103000 mi US $500 |
Intake manifold leaking, replaced manifold and thermostat Valve covers leaking, valve covers replaced |
| 104000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced cracked drivers side exhaust manifold |
| 150000 mi US $1400 |
Radiator leak |
| 52000 mi US $3000 |
Burned four quarts in less than 1,000 miles. Engine replaced. Warranty denied because of aftermarket headers, though these couldn't have caused the problem. A weakness with the 3.8. |
| 76000 mi US $420 |
The heater hoses rubbed on each other and rubbed a hole through the metal sheath and through the rubber hose. I thought it was a manufacture defect as its a poor design. The new hoses are different. |
| 103000 mi US $35 |
replaced belt |
| 30380 mi | ENGINE HAS A BAD OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM, IT IS CURRENTLY STILL IN THE SHOP. THE VALVE SEALS WERE DONE, BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINS. |
| 30380 mi | DID THE RINGS AND BEARINGS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM (OIL CONSUMPTION) |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 150000 mi US $5 |
Replaced one spark plug due to code shown as #6 cylinder and symptoms of misfire. |
| 168000 mi US $105 |
Intake manifold gaskets replaced. Possibly caused by delay in fixing transmission back at 102k, which caused the Jeep to run very hot. |
| 176000 mi US $500 |
Spark plugs replaced. |
| 181000 mi US $1524 |
Replaced oil pan gasket and oil pan Sensor for fuel evaporator |
| 166000 mi US $1509 |
Oil dipstick would not seat-dealer mechanic bent it removing engine oil pan. |
| 189000 mi | Service to replace transmission drove out with check engine light on drove right back. Service broke O2 sensor replaced free. 100% |
| 39260 mi C $565 |
The heat shield on the catalytic converter had welds that had come loose and were causing a rattling noise due to the heat shield not being properly secured. |
| 42780 mi C $972 |
Replace the EGR valve and tube assembly. |
| 64841 mi C $1792 |
Water pump and gasket was replaced as diagnosed faulty. |
| 4000 mi | Main ECU could not read the O2 sensors. Had to be replaced. O2 sensors OK. |
| 50200 mi | catalytic converter Broke apart inside Made buzzing noise inside cabin. engine light was on Took to dealership Verified it was the Issue replaced at no charge. |
| 159000 mi US $1335 |
Radiator coolant reservoir leak causing overheating. |
| 86000 mi US $300 |
needed new thermostat |
| 97000 mi US $90 |
egr light on. Unable to repair. Have to bring to a dealer to repair. |
| 99000 mi US $1600 |
replace EGR. |
| 128000 mi US $800 |
Also have issues with oxygen sensors and electrical modules controlling blinkers. |
| 130000 mi US $700 |
replace leaking water pump and thermostat housing. |
| 28000 mi | Exhaust heat shield rattled. They spot welded back in place to fix broken weld. |
| 30245 mi | Changed oil b4 drive from NJ to south FL and back, ~2400 miles. 1 week later, with <100 more miles, loud rattle coming from engine compartment. Had personal mechanic check it, found it 3 qts low on oil with no apparent leakage. Chrysler replaced engine NC |
| 150 mi | I BOUGHT A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER (4) DOOR UNLIMITED RUBICON. I DID NOT HAVE MORE THAN 150 MILES ON IT BEFORE THE ENGINE WOULD STALL WHILE MAKING A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION. I WENT ON A VACATION WITH ABOUT 1000 MILES ON IT. I PARKED THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT A 15 T |
| 85000 mi US $22 |
Heat shield loose. |
| 151000 mi US $140 |
Faulty gas sensor. |
| 155000 mi US $750 |
Emission failure. Sensors need to be replaced. |
| 113500 mi | Upper and Lower Oil Pans replaced. Drive Belt Tensioner Replaced. |
| 119000 mi | Right Exhaust Manifold and gasket replaced. |
| 74000 mi US $350 |
One ignition module failed just after I bought it - took to dealer - they repaired under SMOG warranty. Then 6mo later another module failed - they replaced it again after 3 days of testing |
| 94000 mi US $350 |
Water Pump failure. Started "weeping" around main shaft at 92,000 mi noticed by service technician at oil change interval. Pump seal continued to decay finally entire assy was replaced. Bought part on eBay w/gasket - local shop did work. |
| 10000 mi | Radiator cap not sealing. |
| 43000 mi US $200 |
EGR Valve replaced. |
| 28000 mi | Oil leak in Front main seal Front main seal replaced |
| 17000 mi | ERG valve failed and needed to be replaced. |
| 74000 mi US $400 |
Bad gas resulted in sticking intake valves. Valves contacted pistons and heads needed to be rebuilt. |
| 26000 mi | Electronic Throttle Control and the Electronic Brake system lights came on then the check engine light came on. Dealer trouble shot system and replaced the EGR Valve. system works fine now. |
| 68000 mi US $264 |
Engine suddenly started running rough as though a spark plug, wire, or injector was bad. New E-3 spark plugs were bad after 2K mile and replaced with OEM plugs and system works fine now. computer reset. |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Engine tries to start but shuts down right after start. Replaced ignition module and vehicle computer. |
| 32000 mi | Cam position sensor replaced. Caused temporary "no start" with key turn. Would turn key second time & it would start. |
| 45000 mi | check valve allowed backsplash during fueling. Replaced tank as warranty |
| 117000 mi | Intake head cracked. Covered by lifetime powertrain warranty. |
| 121000 mi US $271 |
Tune up, misfire detected due to old plugs. Replaced upstream O2 sensor. |
| 126400 mi US $115 |
Another O2 sensor replaced. |
| 156000 mi US $110 |
Replaced waterpump (lifetime warranty), thermostat, and thermostat housing ($110). |
| 184000 mi US $445 |
Replaced head gasket |
| 42400 mi US $90 |
Vehicle had misfire. Vehicle was repaired by self. Installed new injector wiring harness and fuel injector. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 8245 mi | Engine light and throttle control module light illuminated. The PCV valve was replaced. Engine light and throttle control module light illuminated. The PC valve was replaced. |
| 33000 mi | leaking water pump. |
| 35200 mi US $300 |
Water pump leaking |
| 38000 mi US $850 |
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failed, resulting in random wiper movement, wiper spray, horn blaring, and vehicle not starting. Vehicle also died while in motion with same symptoms. |
| 53000 mi US $400 |
Replaced leaking water pump - covered under warranty |
| 61300 mi US $800 |
Replace water pump due to diagnosed leak during 60K service |
| 4000 mi | Leaking radiator hose, defective hose. |
| 26000 mi US $45 |
broken exhaust to y pipe fastener |
| 51000 mi US $100 |
gas tank, and thermostat and gasket. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 2717 mi | Transmission Shuddering. Reflashed Software. |
| 3800 mi | Transmission not shifting correctly. Transmission locking up at 1500 RPMs. Reflashed software. |
| 45980 mi A $400 |
It was the usual service, however there is the engine light coming and going and can't be fixed. |
| 48360 mi A $150 |
Change of sump cap, think due to mechanic incompetence. |
| 58000 mi US $400 |
Driver side exhaust manafold had cracks. |
| 108500 mi US $200 |
New water pump. |
| 104000 mi US $450 |
Water pump replaced. |
| 120000 mi | Plastic radiator neck broke. Dealer had been aware of a coolant leak and had said they would fix it. They started by replacing a seal on the coolant temp sensor, but this happened one day later. |
| 121700 mi | Still lost coolant after the radiator was repaired. They then replaced the intake manifold which included coolant passages that were leaking. The engine compartment still smells of coolant but the dealer says pressure test showed no leak. |
| 75000 mi US $300 |
Thermostat code - They replaced thermostat. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 14000 mi | EGR valve. |
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