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2008 Jeep Wrangler Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 122 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 14% of all 873 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 49,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
122
14% of 873
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
49,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Jeep Wrangler suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 19, 2008, latest Feb 10, 2025.

2008 Jeep Wrangler suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter122008 Q42011 Q32012 Q42014 Q12015 Q22016 Q42019 Q32021 Q3
122 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q4 to 2025 Q1; peak 2012 Q1 (12).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 200559 (9%)
  2. 200683 (11%)
  3. 2007104 (19%)
  4. 2008122 (14%)
  5. 200975 (20%)
  6. 201056 (8%)
  7. 201144 (9%)
  8. 201225 (3%)
  9. 201330 (5%)
  10. 201429 (4%)
  11. 201522 (5%)
  12. 201617 (4%)
  13. 201713 (4%)
  14. 2018364 (20%)
  15. 2019140 (19%)
  16. 202058 (10%)
  17. 2021190 (20%)
  18. 202259 (15%)
  19. 202340 (11%)
  20. 202425 (3%)
  21. 20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 122 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 49,000 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has the most suspension complaints (364), compared with 122 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.