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2008 Jeep Wrangler recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | – |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
| Power train | 1 | – |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | – |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 24, 201616V352000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V352000
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| May 11, 201616V290000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideFailure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V290000
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| May 7, 201313V176000 | Air bagsIn the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V176000
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| Feb 25, 201313E010000 | EquipmentIf the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13E010000
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| Nov 2, 201111V528000 | Air bags: frontalA BROKEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING ASSEMBLY CAN LEAD TO NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT… DetailsHide details for campaign 11V528000
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| Jun 3, 201010V236000 | Service brakes, hydraulicA BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN CAUSE PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V236000
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Owner complaints by component1,255
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 414 | 33 |
| Electrical system | 236 | 19 |
| Steering | 200 | 16 |
| Fuel system | 190 | 15 |
| Gasoline | 189 | 15 |
| Suspension | 139 | 11 |
| Power train | 100 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 85 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 55 | 4 |
| Engine | 46 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 45 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 35 | 3 |
| Wheels | 34 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 27 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 27 | 2 |
15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“"On March 4, 2022, Customer Satisfaction Notification S33 (Airbag Clockspring Recall Remedy) was performed on my 2008 Jeep Wrangler by an authorized dealer at 123,314 miles. The vehicle now has 137, 347 miles.”
- Unknown or other
“Odometer rollback and was not aware until yesterday.”
- Service brakes
“ABS systems not functioning properly, showing engine code U0121 that states lost communication with ABS module. This is a common occurrence with jeeps and is a safety issue due to the abs system not working properly.”
Other Jeep Wrangler model years
- 20129 recalls835 complaints
- 201110 recalls485 complaints
- 201010 recalls686 complaints
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- 20051 recall650 complaints
- 20041 recall192 complaints
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2008 Jeep Wrangler recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The most recent, 16V352000 (reported May 24, 2016), concerns air bags. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2008 Jeep Wrangler recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 4 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (2), equipment (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Jeep Wrangler?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 414 complaints out of 1,255 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 34 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Jeep Wrangler?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.
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