2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4: multiple warning lights

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 10 miles · CA

Electrical problem causing starting problems, issues with windshield wipers and no lights on dash or headlights/break lights. At times while driving all lights on dashboard will turn off and windshield wipers go on on their own. The headlights and break lights will also not work. The interior lights and radio will still function. Dealership could not find the problem or solution.

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · IN

2008 jeep wrangler unlimited sahara has had electrical and engine issues including stalling out on multiple occasions as well as not starting. I have had the battery changed multiple times and have had issues such as all the lights, buttons, alert/warning lights going off simultaneously followed by complete engine and electrical shut-off requiring tow-service to dealership. The dealership replaced the battery and said everything was fine. After that I have had multiple stalls and non-starts and the dealership again says I need a new battery. I have had three batteries in three years. The horn has stopped working around 50,000 miles. The first time I brought it to the dealership they said they needed to replace my steering wheel and complete steering column. I decided I could live without a horn for a short while. The next time I brought it to the dealership they reported that I need a new clockspring which also controls my airbags which "might or might not still be functional." seeing as I have had issues with the electrical components before, including malfunctions in the alert/warning lights, the dealership could not tell for sure if my airbags work or not. The locks to my jeep have stopped working from both the inside door switch and the key fob. The dealership diagnosed this as a "total integrated power module" (tipm) malfunction resulting in loss of electrical power. They explained that there is a back-order on tipm pieces nationwide and they do not know when I could get mine replaced. When asked how the tipm could break, the dealership said there was no one way and that it "just happens." my doors currently only lock/unlock by hand, and sometimes when I lock them by hand and return to my jeep, the doors are unlocked. Furthermore, the automatic security lock feature when the vehicle starts moving does not work either.

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 82,203 miles · OH · crash

Driving on the interstate the all of the dash warning lights came on and blinked(ABS,ESC,traction control,brake,seatbelt) then the vehicle stalled causing loss of control. Luckily no vehicles around and I regained control after going in the median. Put in 4 wheel drive and got out. The vehicle then stalled again turning everything off including 4 way flashers when I stopped at a light. It was dark and the jeep is dark green. I had a flashlight to warn other drivers. Very dangerous situation. I opened the hood and pounded my fist on the main fuse box. After 3 minutes the vehicle came to life and I started it to get off roadway.

Filed Jul 17, 2008 · Electrical · 31,000 miles · NH

While driving at 35-40 MPH, clear sunny 70 degree morning, radio turned off and all dashboard lights illuminated. In the seconds it took me to think I've stalled and need a safe place to pull over, power was restored and I was able to continue to my destination.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Electrical · 744 miles · 00

I parked my vehicle briefly and turned off the ignition. When I returned to the vehicle within 2 minutes, the vehicle failed to start. The remote lock/unlock would no longer work. All the lights and radio were functioning. The security light was on (red light above the temperature gauge). I then locked the vehicle using the power lock toggle and shut the door to secure it while waiting for he tow truck. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer valet used the key to open the lock and when he tried to start the vehicle, he set off the security alarm. The battery was disconnected to silence the alarm, and the vehicle was successfully started after the battery was reconnected. Dealer was unable to find a problem. The error codes reported to jeep were: b1a09 - rke fob 2 performance u0168 - lost communication with vehicle security control module (skreem/wcm) odometer reading at failure - 744 km

Filed Aug 26, 2007 · Engine · 497 miles · OH

My brand new 2008 jeep wrangler unlimited sahara, after only 8 days and 499 miles stalled today while driving. It actually stalled 6 times total withing a 2 mile trip home. The instrument cluster lit up like a christmas tree, the radio went out and the engine stalled, taking the power brakes and steering with it. The engine would not restart, just clicked. After waiting 5 minutes or so, the engine turned over, only to stall within a half mile and the process repeated itself 4 times after that. Now my check engine light remains on and the car is at the dealership. I am afraid that chrysler did not infact take care of the stalling recall of last model year(2007) and that the new model year is affected with this stall bug as well. I am concerned because when it happened I was doing a whopping 5 MPH, I am concerned it could happen at highway speeds and cause great injury to me or my wife or others. I ask you please look into this and/or keep it on record for future notices to potentially recall other wranglers. Thank you for your time on this matter. Please feel free to contact me for further information.