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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- 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 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (90%)
Chart based on 21 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
| 17000 mi | Jeep soft top was leaking air and water. |
| 20000 mi | 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 |
| 20000 mi | 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. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 31000 mi | Dash rattle. Resolved by tightening some loose fasteners. |
| 8000 mi | RATTLING INSIDE OF DOOR. DEALER SAYS WAS CAUSED BY A DFECTIVE PART OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS OF THE SEAT BELT. |
| 6000 mi | rubber seals where front passenger door meets frame became unglued--seals replaced-- warranty no cost |
| 18000 mi | The seat belt posts on the B pillars needed to be greased to prevent rattling. Warranty. Successful (but will need to be repeated). |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 510 mi | Defective central top of the dash. |
| 310 mi | Strong noise between left doors when driving in bad roads. |
| 620 mi | Strong noise between right doors when driving in bad roads |
| 620 mi | 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
| Repair done under warranty - Front door latch mechanisms made noise when going over bumps. |
| 15000 mi | Front lip of soft top (where it meets the windshield) began to crack and peel causing at least two small holes. |
| 19000 mi | Freedom top seal replacement for center dash leak. |
| 36000 mi | Wind whistle on hard top at 35-40mph. Leaks at A-Pillar on both driver and passenger sides. Header seal replaced for wind whistle. |
| 36800 mi | New leaks after header seal replacement for whistle. Did not glue header properly. Followed TSB I provided for proper glueing of header seal. |
| 169300 mi US $380 |
Front windshield replaced with mopar glass and NY state inspection. Cracked on a very cold day when I had the heater on full blast and drove onto a mound of snow to flatten it out. Hadn't been hit by anything. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 10000 mi | Paint came off front fender at car wash. |
| 14000 mi US $63 |
The passenger side latch for the soft top broke. the pin slid out of latch. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 3000 mi | Rattle of driver's door/latch when going over bumps, fixed under TSB at dealer. |
| 7000 mi | Drivers side sun visor had a very annpoying rattle. Wife didn't even notice it, however I did. |
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