2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · WV

Transmission violently shifts out of 1st gear while starting from a dead stop (stop light, intersection, etc) this is extremely dangerous and someone is likely to get hurt or killed when this causes the vehicle to stall. This is a well documented issue and has been affecting jeep owners for years. Why hasn"t jeep done a recall on this very dangerous issue??? This happens at least twice a day if not more. Some owners have it happen every time.

Filed Feb 21, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 5 miles · TX

Randomly the jeep will completely go crazy. The windshield wipers with fluid run, blinkers, horn, and ----> the engine shuts off while driving at any speed. I lose power steering and power brakes at the same time. This is seriously dangerous. I called the local jeep dealer and they told me to call chrysler. I did some research in jeep forums online and found this is a very common problem with the jeep wranglers from 2007 forward. Jeep has a recall for the most recent models, but no recall for the previous years to include mine. I'm really confused how this happens to so many jeep wranglers around my year, but there are no recalls. This is a significant safety issue for the vehicle occupants and definitely for other vehicles around.

Filed May 14, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · AZ

While driving all dash lights turn on headlights do not work wipers start wiping and wiper washers start squirting the engine stalls and will not start looked into issue and tipm is bad in all 2007-2011 dodge, chrysler and jeep

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 Jun 15, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 116,400 miles · TX

My jeep's horn began honking, wipers came on, door locks began locking and unlocking. Nothing stopped until I got home and my husband disconnected the battery. He connected it several hours later and it was fine. I took it to the dealership where they told me nothing could be done as the problem had stopped. Several months later, the same thing occurred along with the A/C shutting off. We went through the same steps; disconnect battery, reconnect and took to dealership. Again I was told that they really couldn't diagnose because nothing was happening at that point. Last night my jeep began shaking violently and scared me as I could not regain control. I had to slow and pull over so it could stop. My husband came to get me and was following me when in addition to the past things happening (I call it possessed), the warning lights came on; brake, engine, ABS, battery, etc. It then stalled as I was turning. Luckily the woman coming the opposite direction slowed and went around otherwise I would have been hit. My husband towed the jeep to the dealership and left it there, and told them to fix it as it is a real road hazard. In reading about jeep complaints, I'm assuming it is a "tipm" problem and something called a "death wobble". I am absolutely shocked that this hasn't been recalled.

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 Sep 25, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 13,000 miles · NJ

My jeep wrangler unlimited x 4 dr would not start and would just click once without turning over the engine. The entire dash was bright and functioning and my battery was brand new. After a few attempts the jeep started as if it was perfectly fine and did not struggle to start neither. Every few weeks to few months it will repeat the same thing over. Also, a few times the dash would show that the jeep was engaged in every gear. I stepped on the brake and shifted the automatic gear from p to 1 and back to p and the dash returned to normal. I have a strong feeling my computer or tipm / fuse box is going haywire yet the dealer finds nothing wrong. I just brought it to the dealer for a diagnostic and he found no errors. Why is there no recall on this if there are so many complaints about the same issues for jeeps from many models and years?? Please help! I have read on many posts that dealers have told customers that there are about 300-400 tipms are on backorder so why no recall? My warranty is still good but I'm afraid the dealer will do everything they can to avoid having to honor it as I was pretty much told they could do nothing for me. I'm still paying off the finance and it's not right that I have a lemon on my hands. The worst part about this is that I am in danger of the engine stalling while driving and now I fear my family's life/safety. No one should have to deal with such a dangerous situation.

Filed Aug 1, 2012 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · CA

The tipm is part of the fuse box. Mine first failed while at a stop light. The symptoms of the failure in my case was horn, washers, door locks, wipers all going at the same time. Afterwards the engine would stall and would not start. The engine would continue to run even after the keys was removed. The code was u0141 - lost communication with front control module. I brought the car into the dealer and they could not find a problem with their diagnostic computer. The module continued to fail and through my own research I determined that it was the tipm. When I returned to the dealer, I had to insist that they replace the tipm. They removed the tipm and cleaned the contacts but it not help. I was told the tipm was back-ordered and had to wait a month while my jeep gathered dust. After a month and a number of calls to the parts department I was told it was further back-ordered for another two weeks. At his point a searched for one on my own. I was surprised to see on the news today the chrysler has still not corrected the backorder issue. The plant that produced the tipm's was in japan and damaged during the earthquake. Caused the parts backorder. I was finally able to locate a module myself by cross-referencing various versions. I am concerned that is the have not fixed this problem I may be stuck without a car again. This is unacceptable. By this time they should have retooled a new plant to provide the backordered units. Since the units are not used in the newer mobile cars, I believe the chrysler is dragging their feet on this at the expense of their older customer base. This is unacceptable. By this time they should have retooled a new plant to provide the backordered units.

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 Jun 7, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 6,900 miles · UT

I bought a 2008 jeep wrangler (4) door unlimited rubicon. I did not have more than 150 miles on it before the engine would stall while making a turn at an intersection. The vehicle stalls on a regular basis. The vehicle now has 7000 miles on it and about two weeks ago it stalled on a main city road going about 40 ' 45 miles per hour. Vehicle display showed that it was out of gas but it had of a tank. After having it pushed off the road, and having 5 additional gallons of gas put in, it started with a very high RPM. The vehicle is now about 8 months old and has been in the shop for about 60 days. Some of the things that have been replaced are: fuel pump, tork converter, and power module. This stalling problem is a life safety liability. The dealership has been good to work with but our family is at risk every time we leave the drive way.

Filed Dec 16, 2007 · Electrical · CO

I have purchased a brand new 2008 jeep wrangler unlimited x. After 500 miles, the "electronic throttle control" light started flashing and the vehicle stalled. Fortunately, we were able to pull over and turn the car off. After consulting the owner's manual, we followed the troubleshooting instructions and the jeep started up fine. We drove approx 10 miles before the same problem occurred. We contacted the jeep service department, and they said that they had never heard of this. I find this to be a serious problem considering the different conditions in which this problem could occur.

Filed Nov 28, 2007 · Engine · 1,000 miles · UT · fire

I bought a 2008 jeep wrangler (4) door unlimited rubicon. I did not have more than 150 miles on it before the engine would stall while making a turn at an intersection. I went on a vacation with about 1000 miles on it. I parked the vehicle at about a 15 to 20 degree angle; front facing down. The gas tank was 1/2 full, and I left the vehicle running for about 2 minutes. The engine shut down (stopped) running. I attempted to start the engine but it would not turn over. I checked all the gauges and there were no blown fuses. I checked the gas gage and it read that there was no gas in the tank. Because I was on a county road, in the middle of nowhere, I winched the vehicle to a level plane. I started the engine on the second try. After a very high rev cycle, the gas gauge again showed the gas tank being 1/2 full. With the vehicle stalling, and completely stopping on a hill, this could be a life ending situation in the future while in an intersection or going down a hill. The last incident happened on 11-25-2007.