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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 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (14%)
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
| 41000 mi US $700 |
Brake pads were replaced as well as 2 rotors in the rear ended up that the rear caliper was sticking and needed replaced as well |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 62000 mi US $6000 |
Replaced rusted front brake lines |
| 104000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced front pads and rotors |
| 116000 mi US $1200 |
replaced rear pads and rotors |
| 150000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced rear pads and rotors |
| 70000 mi US $650 |
Pads replaced all four corners. One caliper replaced due to broken bolt |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 99000 mi US $1600 |
Brake lines also replaced at same time under extended warranty (paid for by Jeep) |
| 130000 mi US $700 |
also replace rear brake calipers. |
| 176000 mi US $500 |
Master cylinder slowly leaked brake into brake booster which caused me to replace both parts. Rear brake pads and rotors replaced. Very difficult to remove rear tires and rims due to over torqued lugs nuts by dealer! |
| 55180 mi C $3700 |
Rear Calipers, rotors, pads, |
| 64841 mi C $1792 |
Brakes were squealing. Brake system was inspected and a rock found causing the squeal. Brakes cleaned and disc pads replaced. |
| 80000 mi US $150 |
left front brake caliper stuck, replaced both, plus new pads because of heat damage. |
| 5000 mi | ABS light came on on dash because a sensor was defective. Part ordered and replaced a week later. |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 88000 mi US $100 |
The Dealer replaced the master brake cylinder, under the comprehensive extended warranty. |
| 37000 mi | Vibration in steering found to be sticking right front caliper. |
| 51000 mi US $100 |
left rear brake caliper piston sticking in the bore and not releasing, |
| 53000 mi US $106 |
Right rear brake caliper stuck |
| 103000 mi US $150 |
Brake caliper locked up so I replaced brakes on the front end of the vehicle |
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 9978 mi | Parking brake not holding anymore. Adjusted parking brake |
| 39000 mi US $220 |
Front left brake was seized and the rotor was glowing red hot and smoking. I let it cool, at which point the caliper released and then drove it to the repair shop where the mechanic replaced the calipers. No problems since. |
| 40500 mi US $220 |
Front Right brake caliper was seized. Mechanic replaced with new one and problem has not recurred. |
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