NHTSA lists 614 complaints for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 5 of them mention a crash and 25 mention a fire. 9 complaints mention an injury, with 11 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Investigations
7 investigations; 0 open.
EA15007
Opened: 2015-12-04. Closed: 2016-07-06.
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
On May 10, 2016, Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) submitted a Part 573 Defect Information Report announcing NHTSA recall 16V290 involving 394,258 model year (MY) 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.Under the recall FCA will replace the clockspring and install a steering wheel back cover and steering wheel column shroud.This recall also includes approx. 4,524 MY2007-2010 right hand drive (RHD) Jeep Wrangle
Systems: AIR BAGS.
Linked campaign numbers: 16V288000, 16V290000.
PE15025
Opened: 2015-06-19. Closed: 2015-12-07.
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
In it's response to ODI's PE15-025 Information Request letter, FCA identified 1,703 consumer complaints, field reports and legal claims responsive to the subject defect condition on the subject Wrangler vehicles.Six of these reports alleged an air bag non-deployment in a crash in which either the air bag warning light was allegedly on or came on afterward the crash, one of which also alleged injur
Systems: AIR BAGS.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
DP14004
Opened: 2014-09-25. Closed: 2015-07-24.
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall,
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE11019
Opened: 2011-05-23. Closed: 2011-11-07.
Airbag Clockspring Failure
In its July 29, 2011 response to ODI's May 27, 2011 information request letter, Chrysler provided 153 MY 2007-2008 owner reports, additional to the 28 ODI Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs), which related to the illumination of the air bag light (ABL) due to a faulty clockspring (CS) wiring circuit.The right hand drive (RHD) vehicles, which were first produced in MY 2008 and account for only 1% o
Systems: AIR BAGS.
Linked campaign numbers: 11V528000, 13V176000.
PE10032
Opened: 2010-08-23. Closed: 2011-02-16.
Fuel Spill During Refueling
ODI found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.Although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates experienced in previous investigations where safety recalls were conducted, ODI suspects that the NH
Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE09037
Opened: 2009-08-12. Closed: 2009-11-17.
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE
IN A LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2009, CHRYSLER GROUP LLC (CHRYSLER), NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 161,000 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 AND 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.CHRYSLER STATED THAT THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE WARNING SYSTEM AND THE OPERATION OF THESE VEHICLES BEYOND THE LIMITS OF REAS
Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Linked campaign numbers: 09V436000.
EQ09006
Opened: 2009-07-22. Closed: 2009-08-19.
TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE
THE DEFECTIVE TOW BAR ASSEMBLIES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL WERE SUPPLIED TO CHRYSLER FOR USE ON SOME OF ITS JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES.THE PURPOSE OF THIS INVESTIGATION WAS TO IDENTIFY ANY ADDITIONAL PURCHASERS OF IDENTICAL OR SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES AND TO INITIATE ADDITIONAL DEFECT REPORTING AND SAFETY RECALLS AS NECESSARY.TO ACCOMPLISH THIS RMD CONTACTED THE SUPPLIER OF THE ASSEMBL
Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
20 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 8 |
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| STRUCTURE | 6 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
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| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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10244348
Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use
10248509
Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use
10175743
Date: 2020-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
10175735
Date: 2020-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
10169245
Date: 2019-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
10169247
Date: 2019-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
10169249
Date: 2019-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
10220097
Date: 2019-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
10220099
Date: 2019-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
10220101
Date: 2019-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.