Jeep Wrangler / 2008
2008 Jeep Wrangler problems
Owners have filed 1,254 complaints about the 2008 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA. Air bags account for 24.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 14.2%.
Complaints1,254
Crashes25
Fires38
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 24.7% · 310
Electrical system 14.2% · 178
Steering 12.4% · 156
Suspension 8.6% · 108
Fuel system, gasoline 5.7% · 72
Fuel/propulsion system 5.5% · 69
Power train 5.4% · 68
Service brakes 3.0% · 38
Severity
Of those complaints, 25 describe a crash, 38 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 35 model years of the Jeep Wrangler in this data, 2008 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 40 in the last three years against 40 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 64,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/25/2017*ct updated 02/15/17. Air bags
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 55 mph the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The air bag warning chime notified the contact there was a failure with the air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the seat had to be recalibrated or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,300. Air bags · reported at 64,300 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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