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2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 structure problems

21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X43% of all complaints for this model year.

21
Structure complaints
3%
share of all complaints
41,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 3
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Vehicle in motion at highway speeds. Hood makes a fluttering motion as if the latches will give way resulting in the hood coming in contact with roof and front windshield. There is no adjustment to make the hood any tighter when closed.

    filed Jul 16, 2019

  • Our 2008 jeep wrangler, while parked, with no outstanding issues, having come from the chrysler jeep dealership in freehold nj just 3 days prior, burst into flames while parked. No fumes, overheating or other problems occurred during the 1 hr trip to the parking spot. Car was engulfed in flames…

    filed Jan 31, 2018

  • Hood bounces ( fluttering ) driving down the road. Really noticeable with gust of wind from passing cars

    filed Jul 16, 2019

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

    23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2020
  • Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

    3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

    3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

    3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

    31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
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Structure problems in other Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years

YearReportsShare
2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X453%
2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4173%
Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 structure problems by year →

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.