2008 Jeep Wrangler electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 178 complaints for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 178 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 150 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 27 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 34 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 28 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 20 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 13 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 150 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 7 fires.
What owners wrote
I just pulled out of quick trip after putting $60 in gas in and right about 35 MPH around 1500RPM I heard a loud "pop" the jeep shut down, then flames came from both sides of my jeep, almost burning my leg. (I had the doors and top off the vehicle.)
My airbag light continues to light up and beeps. I researched it and it says that it is a airbag clockspring failure. I called and chrysler is not willing to help me. Had I known this I would have not purchased the $40,000 vehicle. I would not recommend this vehicle to no one.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler
- Air bags 310 complaints
- Steering 156 complaints
- Fuel system 141 complaints
- Suspension 108 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 59 complaints
- Brakes 52 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Wheels 29 complaints