2008 Ford Expedition vs 2008 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Ford Expedition | 2008 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 146 | 873 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 31 | 95 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14 | 16–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 64,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 309 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 178 |
| Steering | 2 | 156 |
| Suspension | 6 | 108 |
| Power Train | 14 | 67 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 69 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 71 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 10 |
| Stalling | 9 | 30 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 183 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 123 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 19 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2008 Ford Expedition
2008 Jeep Wrangler
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.