10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,764 miles

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2008 Jeep Wrangler electrical problems

electrical problem

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments (Page 9 of 9)

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problem #7

Oct 192010

Wrangler

  • 38,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I put in a new battery in my car at the dealer and it corroded again. They told me they forgot to spray it. I have had cars for 6 years and the battery never corroded.I feel there is something wrong someplace and the dealer is not being honest with me.

- Pt Jeff. Statyion, NY, USA

problem #6

Oct 112011

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
After months of overnight stays with the dealership; a number of electrical parts were replaced in an attempt to resolve intermittent starting issues. During the last visit the tipm stopped responding while the tech was checking for error codes. The tech determined that it needed to be replaced and was the likely source of the issues given it's complex build and it's roll in the electrical system. The vehicle is an 08 Wrangler unlimited with 60,000 miles.

- Danbury, CT, USA

problem #5

Jan 012009

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 2,000 miles
Vehicle would randomly not start. It was finally resolved 62,000 miles later by the dealer replacing the transmission range sensor. This is a right hand drive vehicle used for postal service and this problem is all over postal message boards on the internet.

- Pleasant Prairie, WI, USA

problem #4

Aug 182011

Wrangler

  • 35,517 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I own a Jeep tour company and this is the third clockspring I have had to replace in two different Jeep. While traveling at 5mph or under the airbag light illuminated. After having the dealer check it out I was advised it was a clockspring issue. I replaced this one on my own. They charge $1450 just to check what part, then $280 for the part. This has been done at tto seperate local dealer ships. I have saved two clocksprings, one done from a 2007 Jeep and one from this 2008.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #3

Apr 012011

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the air conditioner was activated, a burning rubber odor emitted from the vents as the ignition failed. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would frequently fail to immediately start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but the dealer was unable to locate a failure code. The dealer wiped and sprayed the vents, but the burning odor was still present and the starting failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 44,000. Updated 09/15/11 the consumer stated she noticed a chemical, fuel like burning rubber smell. The vehicle fails to start occasionally. The smell emits even when the air conditioner is off and the vehicle is running regularly. Updated 09/16/11

- Sparks, GA, USA

problem #2

Oct 182007

Wrangler

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that intermittently, the vehicle would not start without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the ignition switch was not properly connecting in order to start the vehicle. The ignition switch and ground wires were replaced. The failure did not persist however, the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit signs of hesitation and stuttering intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but to no avail. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and was able to reach a settlement to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Sunbury, PA, USA

problem #1

Nov 092008

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 200 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact attempted two or three times before the ignition would start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on four different occasions for the similar failure. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The battery was replaced by an independent mechanic. The failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was approximately 200. Updated 01/26/11 the vehicle was taken to 3 different dealers a total of 4 times. Updated 02/14/11

- Toms River, NJ, USA

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