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.
Brakes recalls for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler
- 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.
- 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.
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.