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

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 31,000 miles.

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

The 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has the most transmission complaints (42), compared with 42 for the 2008.

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

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

2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 7% of all 614 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 3 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model years. These complaints report 8 fires and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 31,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 42; 7% of 614 complaints
All complaints this year: 614
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 8
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 31,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

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

First complaint Sep 12, 2007, latest Jul 6, 2019.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2007 to Jul 2019; peak Mar 2010 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model year

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

200731 (5%)
200842 (7%)
200911 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 31,000 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has the most transmission complaints (42), compared with 42 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.