2008 Jeep Wrangler drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 59 complaints for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl * the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the transmission overheated and smoke emitted without warning. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shift into reverse or neutral. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 67,000. Updated 08/12/2014 updated 8/29/2017
The vehicle is a manual transmission. The vehicle randomly keeps popping out of gear and goes on neutral when driving on 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear. When that happens, the vehicle cannot be accelerated and come to almost a complete stop. Obviously this situation poses a serious danger that can result to accidents and possible lose of lives. Despite numerous attempts, chrysler fails to resolved the problem.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler
- Air bags 310 complaints
- Electrical system 178 complaints
- Steering 156 complaints
- Fuel system 141 complaints
- Suspension 108 complaints
- Brakes 52 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Wheels 29 complaints