Jeep Wrangler Complaints (2008)

1,904 consumer complaints on file.

#11596883June 26, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
I have a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon that has a lifetime powertrain warranty. Since I purchased the vehicle in 2008 I have maintained it exactly as required to keep the warranty valid. This includes the 5 year lifetime warranty powertrain inspections which are performed every 5 years. I have documented proof of the inspections. In January 2024 my ABS brakes failed and I went to my local dealership where I purchased the vehicle. The dealership service department told me that my ABS module failed with a code of C2200 ABS Module Internal Failure. the part number is 68030936-AB. The dealership said they ordered the part from the manufacturer. Since January 09, 2024 I have called the dealership about the ABS module. They told me I could drive the vehicle and that it would brake, but the antilock brakes would not work. This ABS module also controls the Electronic Stability Program, and that does not work either. Chrysler has not manufactured the broken part. Chrysler sold me the vehicle with a lifetime powertrain warranty and this part is included in the warranty. However, Chrysler has failed to provide a replacement part or offered another vehicle to safely drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596464June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission overheated, and the oil warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11593492June 10, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving on freeway noticed smoke behind jeep, I pulled over there was black smoke and fire coming from under hood on passenger side
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581470April 6, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TIPM intermittent, fuel pump cuts off
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576030March 7, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TIPM intermittent failures
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566814January 21, 2024
STEERING
My 2008 jeep has the death wobble ,how to get fixed07
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11564511January 9, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My Wrangler had been parked in my driveway for about 5 hours. It tried to start by itself then cought fire. It's is a manual transmission with no remote start. The fire started on the passenger side of the engine compartment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546802September 27, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V290000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that MOPAR was contacted regarding parts availability and the contact was informed that approval had not been granted to distribute the parts for the repair through the parts hub. The failure mileage was 111,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11544575September 14, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS brakes not working on my Jeep. Was told by dealer that it needs a new ABS module, but nobody has the part. How can I drive my vehicle when my ABS brakes are not working and you don't provide the part to fix it? The one dealer in Texas that has the part jacked up the price for it. That is price gouging, which is against the law. Chrysler is and will be responsible for any accident cause due to this issue.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538149August 12, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
On my 2008 jeep wrangler the driver’s rear drum hard brake line bursted completely and almost split in half, leaking fluid. The hard brake line follows the frame rail, and this breakage occurred at the 90° bend above the transmission cross support. My safety, my passengers safety, as well as others on the road were at risk when the brake failure occurred. While operating the vehicle on a decline, brake pedal began to sink to the floor and the “brake” e-brake warning indicator began flashing and dinging. There were no prior indications of the issue. Thankfully I was able to slow down my vehicle by shifting down and using my e-brake. Had vehicle towed and Private mechanic inspected and performed repairs, mopar/Chrysler no longes makes this part and a custom bent hard line had to be created. Attempted to contact Chrysler 3 times regarding the safety issue this posed, they referred me to the dealer 1st call. I spoke with a mechanic at my local dealer whom agreed with me that the hard line had no reason to break given the location of the damage and that it’s a non-wear item. The Mechanic suggested i call back the 1-800 number to continue with reporting my safety concerns to the manufacturers as there was nothing he could do at the dealership. 2nd call, the new representative also told me to call the dealer and when i asked for a supervisor to report my safety concerns, she hung up on me. The third call the rep said the exact same thing, however he sated a supervisor would call me back. I haven’t received a call back for a week.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486341September 26, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headlights stopped working. The Headlights are controlled by a computer. No relay, fuse, or anything that can be fixed at a parts store. We had to wait days for a computer to show up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478204August 8, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While pumping fuel the nozzle will continuously trip or spill gasoline back out of the fuel tank filler hose.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11472108July 2, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Vehicle while driving, wipers start, horn blows, washer fluid sprays, abs light goes on, engine dies making braking and steering impossible.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11471687June 30, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The TIPM shorts out then the wipers, start running, horn blares, windshield washer fluid sprays, lights flash. The only way to stop it is unhook the battery. This is so unsafe driving on the highway you cant see the road. I almost crashed trying to pull over. After doing some internet research this is so common. This should be a recall it is dangerous! I wont let my son drive it now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11469670June 16, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS
Car was purchased 1 hour prior to incident from a dealership. Car was in idle and was shifted to drive and automatically accelerated rapidly without foot on gas pedal and breaks did not work when breaks were forcefully applied during the incident. The car crashed into a house deck and went off the cement pad and crashed into trees in the yard. Unable to remove key from ignition, had to be placed in neutral to remove key. We had the car for less than an hour after purchase. Damage was sustained to the deck and significant damage to car, air bags did not deploy. Claim was immediately filed with insurance.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468229June 8, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or while the vehicle was parked, the horn would sound, the windshield wipers would engage while the windshield washer would spray washer fluid on the windshield, the doors would lock and unlock, and the headlights would turn on an off intermittently. The contact stated that the vehicle would lose electrical and motive power and become difficult to steer. The contact stated that the failure had occurred at least 30 times since owning the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and several dealers who were unable to diagnose and determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that he was informed that this was a known issue with Jeep vehicles. The contact stated that there was a recall for the issue for other years, makes, and models however, his vehicle was not included. The contract also did not have the recall information to provide. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465695May 23, 2022
AIR BAGS
airbag light goes on and off
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458966March 30, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Transmission pops out of first gear randomly. Was making a left turn across a 4 lane highway when transmission popped out this time. Thankfully this time oncoming traffic had enough time to slow down and not t-bone me. When this happens it feels as though I’ve been hit from behind and makes a very loud popping noise. Dealer aware of tbs 21-001-10 but vehicle is out of warranty period so have to pay out of pocket to have this well know safety issue fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459019March 30, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TIPM/ all warning lights came on. Started with radio Turing on, wipers malfunctioning, lights coming on out of no where. Now vehicle will not stay on in addition battery will not stay charged.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459020March 30, 2022
SUSPENSION
When I go above 45 mph on a bumpy road, the Jeep starts wobble uncontrollably until I almost completely stop the vehicle. Replaced, all tires complete brake system. Still happening!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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