2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 brakes problems

Filed May 1, 2018 · Brakes · 108,840 miles · VA

My 2008 jeep wrangler had a safety recall affecting the front fender wells rubbing the hard brake lines three years after purchasing the jeep new. This past week (4/28/2018) as I was traveling in my neighborhood my brakes went to the floor and my engine began to smoke. After down shifting and pulling the e-brake to get the vehicle to stop I had noticed the brake line where it was contacting the "fixed" fender well had rusted out and blew out while driving, sending brake fluid all over the engine and resulting in my jeep brakes not working. The initial "fix" that jeep used to alleviate the problem was cutting the fender well wider to not touch the brake lines but obviously the three years it was making contact was enough to deteriorate the integrity of the line and then over the years rust had developed and weakened the metal to the point of failure. I was lucky to have been only driving in my neighborhood with no other vehicles around as apposed to in traffic on a busy road. Brake lines should not corrode and fail in under 10 years.

Filed Nov 9, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 104,000 miles · NE

Totally integrated power module (tipm) item has failed , causing me to replace other parts diagnosed by PCM as being faulty, but replacing those parts resulted in same error codes. Actual fault found to be a failing tipm. I have constant error codes, random horn, or lack of horn, random actuating of stability control causing one corner of jeep to brake suddenly and giving the stability control warning light. Random power and fuel economy problems. Spent +$600 in parts that did not fix what jeep said was problem, when problem is tipm giving the problem. Just waiting to see if bursts into flames, as have smelled hot wires coming from it recently. This has occurred while stationary and in while motion.

Filed May 27, 2017 · Brakes, Fuel system · 51,560 miles · IL

1. Hit a bump going 55mph on the highway and experienced the death wobble. Had to hit the brakes and slow down immediate to 25 MPH. Super dangerous on the freeway. Thankfully this was a city freeway that had a speed limit of 55mph. I don't know what would've happened if I was going faster, say on an interstate where the speed limit is 80mph. 2. Whenever I fill up the gas always overflow. So each time now I have to squeeze the pump gently and hold it for the entire fill up. 3. The rear caliper sticks sometimes.

Filed Apr 21, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 100,223 miles · PA

While driving at speeds of 60 MPH and above, when braking or hitting a bump in the road the wheels wobble, steering is uncontrollable and you cannot accelerate or stop completely until the wobbling subsides. I was passing a semi truck when a slower vehicle pulled in front of me, I gently braked to slow down and the wobbling was so bad I could not steer, brake further or accelerate to stop the wobbling or move out of the way of cars behind me. I ended up in the median since I could not follow the curve of the road and was lucky to not be hit by other cars or the semi-truck.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 88,000 miles · NJ · fire

The car was in motion at n wharton maint st nj 07885 the car did got in fire.

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 67,000 miles · IN · fire

As I was stopping at local arby's restaurant for lunch, my 2008 jeep wrangler sahara unlimited started smoking from under the hood. It smelled like electrical wires burning. It ignited before I could exit the vehicle and within a couple of minutes it was totally engulfed in flames. There were several witnesses who saw the fire. I immediately called 911 and within minutes the fire department arrived and put out the fire. The jeep is a total loss.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Brakes, Wheels · NY

I have had my brake lines, and calipers replaced twice due to the front tires rubbing the brake lines when tires are turned to max capacity. The brake lines wear though and leak fluid onto calipers, pads, rotors, etc. Causing them damage. My tires are the stock size and no modifications have been done besides replacing tires due to normal wear and tear, but again, tires are stock size. I have spent over $1200 due to this issue.

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 82,150 miles · OH

While driving on the road the jeep starting flashing the ESC light, the traction control, brakes, ABS and the speedometer would skip and not give a reading. The headlights would also flicker. Just to note the alternator and battery are good. This could have caused me loss of control in slippery conditions.

Filed Dec 5, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 98,000 miles · WV

Passenger side brakes come on automatically , almost caused me to loose control in right hand turn ! Is there a recall on this ?

Filed Nov 11, 2014 · Brakes · 155,000 miles · VA

When taking my daughter to school, the brake pedal went to the floor. I got out and found brake fluid leaking. Closer inspection found that the driver side brake fluid hose has been rubbing against the tire - the hose was worn flat and thru on one side. I have not completed any modifications to the tires - I have the same size tires that came with the jeep originally. The other recall for the fender rub had already been taken care of.