2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 steering problems
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased 2008 jeep wrangler and at around 3600 miles noticed severe steering issues. Steering was wandering and has become erratic. Excessive side to side movement, excessive jiggles on small bumps at lower speeds. Dangerous steering at 65mph on highway to the extent that vehicle swerves into next…”
filed Aug 13, 2019
“Driving 40 mph or over will cause car to harshly shake uncontrollably making it extremely difficult to steer and control the vehicle. Completely unsafe to drive on a freeway as the only way to get the car to stop shaking is to completely stop. Because of all the shaking causes other suspension and…”
filed Jun 13, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 34 | 21% |
| 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 82 | 14% |
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.