2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4, and owners have filed 341 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
341 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 have filed 341 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,020 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 71 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Sitting at a stop light the car burst into flames and burnt to the ground.the fire department said it was caused by transmission fluid boiling out of a vent and hitting the hot exhaust pipe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 23, 2019 · Power train
“While turning right from a stop sign on to a major highway with 55 mile an hour speed limit i began to merge into traffic when suddenly the transmission jumped out of first gear causing a loud banging”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 25, 2019 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler 2WD, Wrangler 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 19–21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 | 0 | 339 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 | 0 | 341 |
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 | 0 | 84 |
Checking a specific 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
How do I know if my 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.