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2008 Jeep Wrangler Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 16% of all 873 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 50,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
140
16% of 873
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Jeep Wrangler fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2010, latest Nov 22, 2024.

2008 Jeep Wrangler fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter182010 Q12011 Q32013 Q12014 Q32016 Q22017 Q42020 Q12022 Q1
140 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2024 Q4; peak 2011 Q1 (18).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 2005448 (69%)
  2. 2006479 (66%)
  3. 2007114 (20%)
  4. 2008140 (16%)
  5. 200980 (22%)
  6. 2010228 (33%)
  7. 201199 (20%)
  8. 201245 (5%)
  9. 201333 (5%)
  10. 201419 (3%)
  11. 201515 (3%)
  12. 201614 (3%)
  13. 201715 (5%)
  14. 201820 (1%)
  15. 201910 (1%)
  16. 202042 (7%)
  17. 2021135 (14%)
  18. 202270 (18%)
  19. 202363 (17%)
  20. 2024181 (25%)
  21. 202521 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 50,000 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2006 Jeep Wrangler has the most fuel system complaints (479), compared with 140 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.