2008 Jeep Wrangler Problems and Repair Histories
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Jeep Wrangler Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Jeep Wrangler | 27 Wranglers, 10.6 months of data per Wrangler, average 56400 miles Many Wranglers are subjected to severe off-road use, which could increase the repair rate.59 |
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2008 Jeep Wrangler
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| Jeep Wrangler in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 19840 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 21080 | 0 | 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 |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Vehicle has had a water leak since the day I purchased it. The dealership has attempted to fix the problem 7 times and have been unsuccessful. They now deny that there is a problem even though my invoices show otherwise. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 8680 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 12400 | 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. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Turn signal spring replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Jeep soft top was leaking air and water. |
| Oct | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | in AGAIN for another water leak and we are ready to LEMON LAW Chrysler is working on a replacement Hard Top option. soft top leaking since new never fixed and I traded the jeep for 4dr with a hard top |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | rattle seat belt mechanism--fixed--warranty wind noise freedom top/windshield--replaced rubber seals (didn't help)--warranty | |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | rubber seals where front passenger door meets frame became unglued--seals replaced-- warranty no cost | |
| Jul | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | The seat belt posts on the B pillars needed to be greased to prevent rattling. Warranty. Successful (but will need to be repeated). |
| Jul | 2011 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 9300 | 0 | had a problem with the clutch throw-out bearing(noisy), replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | 13640 | 0 | starter would not engage, dealer discovered a loose wire. |
| Mar | 2012 | 30380 | 0 | ENGINE HAS A BAD OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM, IT IS CURRENTLY STILL IN THE SHOP. THE VALVE SEALS WERE DONE, BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINS. |
| Apr | 2012 | 30380 | 0 | DID THE RINGS AND BEARINGS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM (OIL CONSUMPTION) |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Manual transmission jumping out of 1st gear when accelerating. Synchronizer between 1st and 2nd gears replaced. Moderately severe steering wheel wobble between 55-60mph. Dealer replaced steering damper. Problem appeared resolved but returned within a week. Dash rattle. Resolved by tightening some loose fasteners. |
| Jan | 2011 | 31700 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | rear seatbelt needed to be replaced |
| Jan | 2010 | 7000 | 80 | Rear axle squeak identified as bent rear axle. Drivers rear axle was replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | RATTLING INSIDE OF DOOR. DEALER SAYS WAS CAUSED BY A DFECTIVE PART OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS OF THE SEAT BELT. |
| Nov | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 15300 | 800 | Power steering pump failed Broke teeth on the ring gear in the front Dana 30 |
| Nov | 2010 | 23300 | 0 | Horn would randomly go off, the dealership replaced the horn contacts. |
| Jun | 2011 | 29000 | 800 | Water pump had a very slow leak, replaced the pump + gasket. |
| Apr | 2012 | 38000 | 800 | Replaced worn OEM ball joints, drag link, and track bar |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 91000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jeep Wrangler in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 52000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2011 | 71000 | 385 | 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... All stock shocks front and back worn out had to replace... |
| Jeep Wrangler in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 76000 | 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. |
| Dec | 2012 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 15000 | 0 | 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 |
| Jan | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | 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. Left turn signal switch wouldn't return; had to be manually released. Dealer fixed it but claimed they didn't and were ordering a new part. Problem has not returned in 2 weeks. |
| Sep | 2009 | 41000 | 0 | 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. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Jeep Wrangler in Veracruz, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Defective central top of the dash. | |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Strong noise between left doors when driving in bad roads. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Strong noise between right doors when driving in bad roads | |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Center part of dash (defective). Strong noise on bad roads between right doors. Same problem on the left side before, fixed by Jeep (no cost - warranty). This time unsuccessful repair. Sold vehicle. | |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Popping noise through speakers playing any cd. Reflash of the amplifier seems to have cleared the issue. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 76000 | 250 | Horn switch needed replacing |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | 39000 | 50 | The key operated power outlet stopped working, as did the hot power outlet. The fuses were replaced and the problem has not come back. I couldn't find a reason for the outlets not working or blowing the fuses. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | 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. |
| Jeep Wrangler in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 43000 | 90 | Vehicle had misfire. Vehicle was repaired by self. Installed new injector wiring harness and fuel injector. |
| Oct | 2012 | 47300 | 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. |
| Dec | 2012 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | transmission fluid leak at cooler or radiator |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 85000 | 22 | Heat shield loose. |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 43000 | 200 | EGR Valve replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 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 | |
| May | 2013 | 81000 | 2750 | Tranny completely failed - planetary was coming apart - shifted poorly. Required total rebuild |
| Jeep Wrangler in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Cam position sensor replaced. Caused temporary "no start" with key turn. Would turn key second time & it would start. |
| Dec | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | check valve allowed backsplash during fueling. Replaced tank as warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 41000 | 114 | Steering wheel has bad bushing |
| Jeep Wrangler in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | Repair done under warranty - Front door latch mechanisms made noise when going over bumps. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Front differential was leaking fluid. Small leak, and was repaired by dealer. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Switch Console (for Axle Locks, Emerg Lights, Sway Bar disengage & ESP) stopped working. I checked 30 AMP fuse & exchange w/out results. Took to Jeep dealer (Horrible Customer attention) and had to replace FULL SPEEDO DASH assy. |
| Sep | 2012 | 40000 | 575 | A/C original heater core & evaporator rusted to a point where it was leaking gas severely and was replaced for $575 because lots of work disassembling the dash to get to it. It's a major complaint from this experienced A/C technician. |
| Jan | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Went in for TSB on speakers popping, simple reflash of computer. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Noticed a harsh noise from the passenger side when steering was used and the noise got worse. |
| Nov | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | 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 | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 117000 | 0 | Intake head cracked. Covered by lifetime powertrain warranty. Axle seals leaking. Found during lifetime powertrain inspection trip. No signs, symptoms, or issues during normal driving. |
| Dec | 2012 | 121000 | 271 | Tune up, misfire detected due to old plugs. Replaced upstream O2 sensor. |
| Feb | 2013 | 127000 | 115 | Another O2 sensor replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Exhaust heat shield rattled. They spot welded back in place to fix broken weld. |
| Mar | 2011 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 15000 | 65 | Front lip of soft top (where it meets the windshield) began to crack and peel causing at least two small holes. Brakes pads replaced due to excessive wear. Problem noticed at 14,800 mi. when the lift and tires were put on |
| Mar | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | 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) |
| Jun | 2009 | 21000 | 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) |
| Dec | 2009 | 28000 | 50 | Oil leak in Front main seal Rear passenger electric window stopped working replaced faulty switch for rear window Front main seal replaced Front driver side Ball joint worn out and replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Radiator cap not sealing. |
| Jul | 2012 | 75300 | 250 | the jeep had developed a severe shimmy. All 4 tie rod ends were found to be bad. |
| Dec | 2012 | 80000 | 150 | left front brake caliper stuck, replaced both, plus new pads because of heat damage. |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | 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 | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | ABS light came on on dash because a sensor was defective. Part ordered and replaced a week later. |
| Mar | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | The rear pads had to be replaced and rotors turned at 21,000 miles. Why? The service Advisor said "it is a heavy vehicle." I think Chrysler should have paid for it. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Main ECU could not read the O2 sensors. Had to be replaced. O2 sensors OK. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | Freedom top seal replacement for center dash leak. |
| Oct | 2009 | 36000 | 175 | Wind whistle on hard top at 35-40mph. Leaks at A-Pillar on both driver and passenger sides. Header seal replaced for wind whistle. |
| Mar | 2013 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 16300 | 0 | ERG valve failed and needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Jeep Wrangler in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 620 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 14000 | 63 | The passenger side latch for the soft top broke. the pin slid out of latch. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 4800 | 0 | Compass module. Compass was stuck on "NE". |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Leaking radiator hose, defective hose. |
| May | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | MyGig would lock up, dealer installed new software version. |
| Jun | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | noisy clutch throw out bearing, replaced clutch assemgly per TSB |
| Aug | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Clutch throwout bearing per TSB |
| Jan | 2009 | 19000 | 200 | Steering stabilizer was leaking and replaced under warranty. |
| Feb | 2010 | 35700 | 0 | Vibration in steering found to be sticking right front caliper. |
| Jun | 2010 | 42000 | 100 | starter became intermittent, dealer installed new stater. |
| Mar | 2011 | 51000 | 100 | ball joints, gas tank, left rear brake caliper piston sticking in the bore and not releasing, and thermostat and gasket. |
| May | 2011 | 53000 | 106 | Right rear brake caliper stuck |
| Aug | 2011 | 56000 | 100 | Leaking clutch slave cylinder |
| Oct | 2012 | 72000 | 100 | Transmission would pop out of first gear. Symptom was very random. AC vented its freon while on vacation. Dealer checked for leaks and recharged system |
| Apr | 2013 | 75000 | 100 | Loose steering corrected and vehicle aligned |
| Jeep Wrangler in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Electric locks solenoid for right side door became un-reliable and would not lock the door. |
| Jan | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | 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. |
| Aug | 2012 | 53000 | 400 | Replaced leaking water pump - covered under warranty Front steering stabilizer is damaged. Replaced front steering stabilizer with new design. Key cylinder fell out |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jun | 2010 | 100 | The linkage to the four wheel drive engage shifter broke. (Waranty) | |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | Engine light and throttle control module light illuminated. The PC valve was replaced. | |
| Feb | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | the 6-sp transmission was throwing the shifter out of gear when starting in first gear from a complete stop. |
| Jul | 2011 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 9300 | 0 | Power steering pump developed an oil leak. |
| Jun | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Paint came off front fender at car wash. |
| Jan | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | Passenger seat belt would not pull out. (Front seat) |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | leaking water pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | A/C was apparently not charged at factory. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 42000 | 294 | At start up sometimes the horn, all wipers, all wiper sprayers would not turn off until battery disconnect. Replaced the TIPM fuse module, problem solved. |
| Aug | 2012 | 62500 | 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. |
| Oct | 2012 | 64300 | 850 | Front inner axle seal leaked again, replaced front left and right ball joints as stated by mechanic to be the cause of leak. |
| Nov | 2012 | 64700 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 58000 | 400 | Driver side exhaust manafold had cracks. |
| Mar | 2011 | 69000 | 2200 | Auto tranny total failure. Everything inside case had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Transmission Shuddering. Reflashed Software. | |
| May | 2008 | 0 | Transmission not shifting correctly. Transmission locking up at 1500 RPMs. Reflashed software. | |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Steering Clunking. Replaced steering dampener. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Transmission leaking fluid. Replaced transmission seal. | |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Transmission still shudders. Replaced torque converter, flush and replace transmission fluid. | |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Parking brake not holding anymore. Adjusted parking brake | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Steering clunking. Replaced lower and upper steering shafts. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Steering was loose and clunking could be felt. Steering box replaced. |
| Jan | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Tie rod ends both had play. Tie rod replaced. Passenger front side axle seal leaking. Replaced seal. |
| Apr | 2009 | 17000 | 160 | Tie rod and drag link replaced. Steering shaft loose and clunking again. Dealer replaced shaft. |
| Aug | 2009 | 21000 | 70 | Rear yoke seal leaking at driveshaft. Seal replaced. Front and rear track bushings worn again. Replaced front and rear track bar. |
| Jan | 2010 | 25000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Wobble and shaking over bumps is back. Can not figure out what is wrong this time. |
| May | 2010 | 28000 | 350 | Ball Joints had slop in them again. This time replaced with aftermarket ball joints. |
| Jul | 2010 | 29000 | 600 | Steering box replaced due to play in the sector shaft. |
| Sep | 2010 | 31000 | 400 | Tie rod and drag link ends bad again. All four replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 33000 | 200 | Vehicle shaking badly at speed again. Trackbar replaced due to worn bushings. Jeep needs to redesign the front end on these things!!! |
| Jan | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Valve stem popped out on both front tires. Both valve stems needed to be replaced and flat tire light reset. |
| May | 2011 | 37000 | 250 | Steering gear sloppy again. Jeep wobbles, steering gear replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 39000 | 0 | 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. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Drivers side sun visor had a very annpoying rattle. Wife didn't even notice it, however I did. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Rattle of driver's door/latch when going over bumps, fixed under TSB at dealer. |
| Jun | 2011 | 17000 | 0 | CD player would quit playing after about 5 minutes and screen would state "error". Entire head unit replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Jeep Wrangler in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | EGR valve. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Jeep Wrangler in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 40500 | 0 | Problem with random no crank of vehicle. This problem has been on-going for about 10 months. This time I think a new wiring connector was replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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