2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 power train problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a manual transmission and the stick shifter that is stick constantly causes it to pop out of first and second gear when I am driving. This happens very frequently and has been a safety concern because those behind me in traffic, at a light or in a four way stop believe I am accelerating when…”
filed Jul 6, 2019
“Transmission violently shifts out of 1st gear while starting from a dead stop (stop light, intersection, etc) this is extremely dangerous and someone is likely to get hurt or killed when this causes the vehicle to stall. This is a well documented issue and has been affecting jeep owners for years…”
filed Apr 18, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 11 | 7% |
| 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 31 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.