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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J8GA64128L500746 · Checked Oct 9, 2026
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1J8GA64128L•••••• 2008 Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2008 Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
33on the model
18builds in total
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1 Air Bags 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System Feb 2020
Tipm problems from the research I've done. Car goes haywire! Horn goes on randomly and stays on even when driving! Wipers go on and off randomly even when I try to use the wiper switch to control it, nothing happens. Wiper fluid goes on and off randomly even when not controlled…
Air Bags Nov 2012
Air bag light keeps chiming on and off while driving! Brought it to the dealership and they say the airbag is not making connection due to a faulty clock spring! Chrysler already had a recall for this problem for "certain model years" of course 2008 wasn't covered! They need to…
Fuel System Apr 2011
Fuel overflows everytime I fill up. If you set the nozzle on automatic, when it shuts off about a cup of gasoline splashes out and runs all over the paint to the ground
Engine And Engine Cooling Jan 1901
Consumers feels that his 2008 jeep wrangler rubicon poses a safety hazard *gr received 2 documents from mr. Hopkins. 4/19/2010 *gr the consumer is afraid the engine may catch on fire, due to it backfiring. Also, the RPM periodically remained high. The consumer stated he…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J8GA64128L500746 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.