Used 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Death Wobble
Ron, 12/15/2009
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I really enjoyed the Jeep for the first six months that I owned it but at approximately 12,800 miles, while driving down a freeway at roughly 65 mph I hit a small bump in the road and the entire front end of the vehicle started to shudder to the point that it was almost impossible to control. I took the vehicle to the dealership and after checking they advised that I had a leaking steering damper which was replaced under warranty. After doing a lot of research, I discovered that this is a condition commonly referred to as "Death Wobble" which appears to be a recurring problem with Wranglers. I don't feel that the vehicle is safe to operate and I will be getting rid of it.
Roof leak
george, 06/19/2008
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This Jeep's top leaked since day 1. It has been in to be repaired 6 times and out of service more than 30 days. I have filed under lemon law /and was given a mediator /with no resolution. 5 months later I was forced into buying a foreign used car so I could get to work. I do not recommend this Jeep to any! Chrysler does not back product, they sure can sell you a car, but service is not there anymore. Stay away
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disappointed
Disappointed, 10/23/2009
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Most fun vehicle I have ever owned. Not 1 problem until 36600 miles. Dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree and engine overheated. Overheating caused the head to warp. Dealer said "sorry, bumper to bumper ran out at 36000". Would not back up the vehicle. Really a shame, I would have kept it a long time despite the sluggish motor. There are some things that could use improvement, but the fun factor far out weighed the negatives until it broke.
Some Pros & Cons
Bill, 10/22/2009
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 7th Jeep I bought new to date. I liked the 4 door concept. I travel and the added cargo area works great. Gas mileage is not great, but better than many other SUV's. I enjoy driving it. Beware though, I was driving on a 5 lane Highway when the Death Wobble hit me. It almost resulted in a big crash. This came at 34,000 miles on the clock. Also rear disc brakes over heat on occasion. Both calipers & rotors needed replacement at 390000 miles.
Only for the 1st 10-20,0000 miles
Bronze8020, 06/01/2010
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Less than 30,0000 miles - I expected better. Rear caliper froze up destroyed rotor at 20,000 miles - Caliper under warranty - rotor not even though the warranty part destroyed it. Now at almost 30,000 miles it inexplicably bucks violently and uncontrollably once in a while when I let off the gas. Scary experience at 55 mph in traffic - won't stop till you get off the road and shut the car off. No trouble found at dealership. My advice? Don't buy one !