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2008 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 8% of all 873 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest brake complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 8 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 58,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
71
8% of 873
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
58,000 mi
Related recalls
2

When 2008 Jeep Wrangler brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2010, latest May 5, 2026.

2008 Jeep Wrangler brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter62010 Q22012 Q12013 Q32014 Q42016 Q22018 Q22021 Q32025 Q2
71 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2013 Q2 (6).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler

  1. NHTSA 10V236000Jun 3, 2010Brakes287,653 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 jeep wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from may 15, 2006 through april 22, 2010. There may be contact between the right and left front inner fender liners and the right front and left rear brake tubes which could cause wear of the tubes causing a brake fluid leak.

    Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause partial loss of service brakes at the affected wheel increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

  2. NHTSA 08V202000May 6, 2008Brakes1,709 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    Chrysler is recalling 1,585 my 2007-2008 jeep wrangler, right hand drive only, vehicles. Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and rear brake tubes.

    Risk: Prolonged brake tube contact could wear a hole in the tube and cause a partial brake system loss. This could cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a revised brake tube clip to retain the tubes, inspect the brake tubes for damage due to potential contact with the steering intermediate shaft, and replace the brake tubes if necessary. The recall began on june 30, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 200515 (2%)
  2. 200624 (3%)
  3. 200749 (9%)
  4. 200871 (8%)
  5. 200922 (6%)
  6. 201047 (7%)
  7. 201137 (8%)
  8. 201275 (9%)
  9. 201379 (12%)
  10. 201481 (12%)
  11. 2015140 (30%)
  12. 2016142 (31%)
  13. 201780 (26%)
  14. 2018111 (6%)
  15. 201940 (5%)
  16. 202016 (3%)
  17. 202126 (3%)
  18. 202214 (4%)
  19. 20237 (2%)
  20. 202420 (3%)
  21. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler have brake problems?
NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,000 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most brake complaints?
The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has the most brake complaints (142), compared with 71 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler concern the brake: 10V236000 and 08V202000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.