Used 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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3.8 engine problems
Tm, Milwaukee, WI, 10/31/2017
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Problems with 3.8 engine can be costly. Had to replace intake manifold gasket 3 times in 5 years. Dealer did it once. About $600 each time. At just over 100k developed clicking noise in lower part of engine. Dealer wanted $600 to pull oil pan to investigate. Seem to suggest selling to avoid costly repair or replacement of engine. Hinted at bearings. Online seen more of the same with the engine. Poor decision by Jeep to use that engine.
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Jeep needs to get it together
jason, 11/24/2010
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just sold my 2008 wrangler x unlimited. Until Jeep gets there act together and builds a quality, fuel efficient wrangler, I won't buy another Jeep product. I loved my Jeep but the fuel economy, power, and build quality far outweigh the good things about the car. I live in Florida where the roads are flat. Getting 16 mpg at 70 mph on the interstate is unacceptable. Also, I feel like the lack of power can be dangerous sometimes when merging onto an interstate or pulling out in traffic when you need power. The Jeep hesitates and doesn't move. Get it together Jeep!
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SO DISAPPOINTED
sbunker, Meridian, ID, 04/02/2013
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
So after my divorce, I really needed something that was rugged enough for me to take camping, pull my dirt bike trailer with dirt bike, but still be a fun car. I feel like such a fool for having picked this jeep. My brakes were toast before 25,000 - oil was ridiculous... always always low, I have done more oil changes-no leaks-Right rear caliper sheered off, thunking down the road... Unbelievable quality issues, leaks almost from day one, have had it in the shop they replaced the foam, still leaks. Now I take it in, will not honor Lifetime warranty. I was off on the inspection that was on this piece of paper. Not in the warranty manual.Call Chrysler-no assist. Sucks would never own again
No power
David Fekete, 10/10/2010
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
For a vehicle that they've been making for a long, long time, this thing is lacking in so many areas. My biggest complaint is that it's horribly under powered. Most V6s are pushing 250 to 300 horses, this thing rates at around 202. Mine's a 6 speed manual..forget about passing. The lack of a hood latch is almost dangerous. On a windy day or when a truck passes the hood slams up and down. Those big rubber bands holding down the hood just don't cut it. The soft top is not an easy off and on, they could and should have done better. In a nutshell, never again! What once was an American icon is now pretty much junk.
Jumped tooo fast !!
C Cherry , 11/11/2010
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Fell in LOVE with the four door Jeep...hunted 3 months before I found 1 I liked and affordable. Four door has come along way for Jeeps-however IT IS STILL A "SUV" JEEP, NO comfort - particularly on long trips. Back seats sit straight up with No adjustments, doors swing open, lights are not auto, TEST DRIVE - LIVE in it for 24 hours first. It is a GREAT size and a looker but NO comfort!