2008 Jeep Wrangler Consumer Discussions

Jeep Wrangler Maintenance and Repair Questions 2007 and newer

Re: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Clutch Pops out of First Gear [flynlevel]

Written by: fair09 on Oct 27, 2009 06:32 PM

My Jeep does the exact same thing when it's in first gear. I took it to a Jeep Service Center they drove it around and Nothing! They said that they couldn't find anything. Two days later it happened again. I have had manuals all my life this is fairly a new 2008 model. I don't know what to do. Maybe we should all write to Jeep there has to be some sort of recall. Read More...

2008 Jeep Wrangler

Re: 2008 Jeep Wrangler [rondizzlicious]

Written by: 1marcello3 on Oct 14, 2009 08:11 AM

also, it's worth mentioning that this problem may be an electrical connection issue. I think there are issues with getting a clean connection on one or more of the modules and/or the harness. on another site, someone added electrical grease to the connections and supposedly it took care of the problems. first few times the vehicle was in the shop, the technician ... Read More...

Re: 2008 Jeep Wrangler [rondizzlicious]

Written by: 1marcello3 on Oct 14, 2009 08:01 AM

I have had the Jeep in the shop ever since. Finally, the service department got on the phone with a Chrysler Tech and got it fixed. Soon after I traded it in, so I cannot comment on its current condition. Following are the notes from the dealer as posted on the Jeepforum site. I have an 08 Unlimited X purchased brand new. 500 miles in it stalled - the ETC light coming on. ... Read More...

Re: 2008 Jeep Wrangler [1marcello3]

Written by: rondizzlicious on Oct 13, 2009 06:26 PM

Did u ever figure out how to stop that annoying throttle light from turning on? I bought a 2008 Jeep wrangler X unlimited 4x4 and am having the same problem... Dealership says theres nothing they can do since the light never turns on when im there. When it does turn on, im in another town!!! I live about an hour and change away from the dealership where i bought this ... Read More...

So Many Leaks We Call It The Sive!

Written by: mountainpup on Jun 03, 2009 10:50 AM

I have a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with the Freedom Top. I have had nothing but problems with the top leaking and it has been to the dealership 8 times and it is still not fixed! My leak is by the tailgate area and it has started to rust the floor boards, the carpet is moldy, my jack rusted through and the jack even froze solid in the jack compartment over the winter. ... Read More...

Jeep Wrangler Maintenance and Repair Questions 2007 and newer

Re: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Clutch Pops out of First Gear [flynlevel]

Written by: johnmarkharper on Jun 03, 2009 07:04 AM

I have a 2008 Wrangler rubicon unlimited and have been having the exact same experience. I have had it in the shop 5 times on this and the dealership finally told me that I would have to find another service center tand that they could no longer help me on it! Clearly this is a defect in the product that Jeep has not figured out yet. Good luck! Read More...

Re: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Clutch Pops out of First Gear [shaunas]

Written by: flynlevel on Jun 02, 2008 09:28 AM

My 2008 Wrangler dows the same; the problem started around 5K miles, and is getting worse (now nearly 10K miles). Only in first gear, pops out with a loud clunk; dangerous if your pulling into traffic. At first I thought it was user error (just not putting into gear all the way), but having had several thousand miles to focus on it I'm sure there is some weakness in ... Read More...

2008 Jeep Wrangler

water leaks

Written by: candy on Feb 06, 2009 09:53 AM

i have a 2008 jeep wrangler and when i wash my vehicle and go to get in water pours right into my vehicle and onto my carpets! Or if it's snowing and i park in my garage, i go to get in the next time and the same thing happens over and over again. I went to chrysler and they told me it's a design flaw. Does anybody have any ideas on how to fix this? I don't want my carpets to wreck ... Read More...

Jeep Wrangler Tires and Wheels

tires and wheels

Written by: bambam10 on Jan 10, 2009 07:27 PM

I have a 2008 jeep wrangler x I have not done anything to it. I was wondering what size tires and wheels I can put on it with out haveing to lift it? Read More...

Do I need Bigger Rims/Wheels with Lift Kit?

Written by: adamsls on Dec 02, 2008 08:10 AM

I have a 2008 4door jeep wrangler jk unlimited. I take her offroading all the time. I have size 265X75Xr16 mudding tires on it now. I am planning on getting a 4" to 6" lift kit on it in the next month or so. My questions is Will i need to buy new rims/wheels for it to put 33" tires on it. I belive that the 16" rims it came with are to skinny, any help? Also I was told that if i put ... Read More...