2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4x4 steering problems

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 38,000 miles · TX

While driving vehicle several issues presented without warning: suddenly the wipers started going, windshield fluid spraying, horn blaring and lights flashing. Engine then cut out while underway on a city street rendering power steering, brakes and stability control inoperable. Dealer diagnosed this as a bad totally integrated power module (tipm)

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 39,200 miles · NJ

The death wobble is a nightmare. It's terrifying, not other way to describe it. The entire car shakes so violently you have no choice but to stop. It happened on busy highway (nj turnpike) and I almost caused an accident because I had to stop the jeep with people travelling at speeds of 65mph and greater. I've called dealerships, they don't know how to fix it. It sounds like a waste of money for me to even attempt to fix it. Why has the jeep wrangler not been recalled for this reason? It's outrageous for the amount of money these cars cost.

Filed Sep 7, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 80,000 miles · LA

While driving and when speed reached 55 -60 MPH, the steering had a small shaking to it. As time and more miles went by, it turned into uncontrollable steering. I had to let off the accelerator and coast to a slower speed. Eventually I could not drive the jeep until I changed the torsion bar, tie rod ends and steering stabilizer, (twice, the last time with a heavy duty one) and then what fixed it was the steering gear box. But once I changed it, the wobble or uncontrollable shaking stopped so I got a front end alignment and had to change all four ball joints due to the damage the wobble caused. That has been about 10 months and the small shaking has started up again. Getting worse to worse as time and mileage goes by.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 65,000 miles · GA

On the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.

Filed Mar 26, 2015 · Steering · 57,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler 2-dr 4x4. While driving at approximately 40 MPH over a bump, the steering wheel and the front tires vibrated without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 22, 2015 · Steering · 65,000 miles · MD

I bought a used jeep from newark jeep eagle in delaware which had a 30 day warranty. The same night that I drove it home on the highway, I hit uneven pavement and the jeep started shaking violently. Took the jeep back to the dealer, they replaced the steering stabilizer, track bar, and switched my tires and this continued to happen after every repair. Since I only had a 30 day warranty I could not continue to take it back for additional repair due to costs, however nothing seemed to work and now this happens at higher speeds and very often. This wobble happens every time I drive the jeep and it is unsafe. I see several other complaints regarding this wobble on several forums and on jeeps that have not been altered like mine. This needs to be addressed in a recall as people who spend $25,000 for a vehicle should not have to go broke to fix an obvious manufacturer error. I cannot drive me vehicle on the highway for fear of my safety as well as having to slow down and pull across the entire highway could cause an accident.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 45,000 miles · IN

I was driving around 35 MPH, my air bag light began to flash and then it stopped. It began to flash on and off every couple of minutes. I shut off the engine for a few minutes, then started driving again and the air bag light started flashing and ringing. After I researched the problem online, it appears to be a faulty clock spring. There is a 2007 recall and a 2008 recall for right side driving vehicles. But nothing for 2008 jeep wrangler left side driving vehicles. I called chrysler and had to file a complaint due to them not fixing the issue under warranty or recall. The total amount for the repair is $500+. There are numerous complaints about this air bag issue and nothing is being done.

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Steering · 57,000 miles · MI

I have been experiencing the so called death wobble. At speeds between 60-70mph, when I hit an imperfection in the road, my steering violently shakes from side to side. At this point, it will only stop if I slow down to speeds below 20mph. This has put me in several dangerous situations on the highway, as I suddenly need to stop my jeep, regardless of what lane I am in. The steering stabilizer has been replaced, and has not changed the problem. My jeep is stock; no lifts, aftermarket wheels, etc. I am getting this wobble once every few trips on a highway.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 77,400 miles · MA

The clockspring on my 2008 left hand drive jeep has broken causing my airbags to no longer function. I have a valid chrysler warranty until 85,000 miles. My jeep is currently being serviced at the dealership to replace the broken clockspring which will cost $563. This part is not covered under my chrysler warranty which makes no sense at all. My warranty covers electrical components but the clock spring falls under "safety" components which are not covered. How safety components are not covered is way beyond me! There was a recall in the 2007 jeep wrangler clockspring and the issues obviously spread to 2008 as well. I cannot afford the $563 so I am putting it on my credit card so I can drive a safe jeep. The fact that jeep is making consumers pay (substantially) for their negligence is completely unfair and thus the reason for this complaint.

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Airbags, Steering · 100,700 miles · PA

Airbag light came on, with audio indicator. Noticed when turning steering wheel hard right or left, the light would go out. When returned to near straight, the light and chime would come on, indicating airbag problems. After conducting a quick internet search, it was found that a fault clockspring was the problem. This has been well documented safety issue on jeep wrangler vehicles. It is well documented with all years involved, including 2014. There is a safety recall for jeep vehicles with a right hand drive. This safety issue causes great concern that the airbag may not deploy when required, or it may deploy at any given time, causing an accident. Daimler chrysler has been contacted about this problem, but refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.