2008 Jeep Wrangler wheels problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Defective Wheel Spacers Causing Vehicle Failure and Safety Hazard While driving, the front driver-side wheel spacer failed, leading to the complete detachment of the wheel from my vehicle. This unexpected and catastrophic failure left us stranded on the highway for several hours, waiting for…”
filed Feb 10, 2025
“I experience the "death wobble" daily. It starts around 45 mph and continues until I stop. It makes the jeep shake and hard to control. The shaking is so bad, it will cause drinks to get thrown from the cupholder. It has progressively gotten worse over the past year or so.”
filed Dec 31, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wrangler | 6 | 1% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 8 | 2% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 23 | 3% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 28 | 4% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 61 | 3% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 10 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler
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.