Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have engine problems?

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 62,000 miles.

Which Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has the most engine complaints (99), compared with 50 for the 2008.

Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 8% of all 614 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 3 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 13 fires. Median mileage at failure: 62,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 50; 8% of 614 complaints
All complaints this year: 614
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 13
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 62,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 26, 2007, latest Jun 15, 2019.

50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Jun 2019; peak Jul 2014 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200799 (17%)
200850 (8%)
20096 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have engine problems?: NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 62,000 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 year has the most engine complaints?: The 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has the most engine complaints (99), compared with 50 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.