While driving home last night during a snow storm at approx. 50 MPH the engine stalled and the lights started going on and off. Thankfully I was able to make it to the highway shoulder and stop. I attempted to restart the engine but it would not (the light continued to flicker on and off sporadically, they finally stopped after I turned the emergency flashers on. I tried to restart the engine and it started but the lights started their on and off dance again so I went through the process of shutting it off and managed to get the light to stop by turning the emergency flashers off then on again. After approx. 15 to 20 minute I tried a restart and it started with no symptom's so I was able to drive home with no further incident.
2008 Jeep Wrangler electrical complaints
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Car parked and stationary at home. Opened the rear door (with keys in hand, not in ignition) and the front windshield wipers started going and the running lights came on. After 1-2 minutes the horn started blowing and the heater blower motor came on. Putting the key in ignition or not made no difference. Pulled the positive terminal off of the battery and everything stopped. Reconnected the positive terminal and nothing unusual happened. Tried starting the car to test and the key activated the dash but would not start the engine but normal dash lights came on. While trying different things (shift to neutral, park, on, off, etc) the wipers (front and rear), blower, running lights and horn all came back on and the engine started without turning the key from run to start. Wipers and blower speed changed without touching any controls. Blower speed could be changed through switch, but when blower switch turned to off, blower went to high speed. Pulled positive terminal and negative terminals from battery with no change ' everything still running. Had to pull wires off the alternator to stop everything. The heater blower had stopped on this vehicle a year or so ago and after testing and replacing all blower parts with new parts it was determined that the tipm was at fault. Tipm has not yet been replaced (but will be). If this had happened while the vehicle had been in motion, it would have (at the very least) panicked the driver. I am going to reconnect the battery and attempt to video the results.
Without warning ... Horn starts blowing, windshield washer comes on, lights flash, door locks won't work, key switch off doesn't stop the problem, so far have able to pull off the road and open the hood to disconnect the battery. Reconnecting the battery sometimes works but the heater/AC stops working... This situation is a real road hazard!!! After awhile things work ok until it repeats. Very dangerous car to be on the road. Jeep service people respond by saying that that they find nothing wrong! Well sure, the event is over when we are able to bring the vehicle in to be "fixed"! Basis for a class action suit for sure! Vehicle has been in motion on the highway and stationary when this has happened.
Failed clockspring at 104,000 miles. Intermitted airbag light.
Odometer will not function. Comes on for awhile, sometimes blinks and other times will not work. Took to dealership and indicated internal failure need to order cluster and replace.
Vehicle horn stopped working. No accident or event occurred. Possible malfunction. Tried to use the horn while in motion on the road, no horn sound when pressing into the steering wheel. Vehicle horn does sound when locking the vehicle and when setting off the "panic" alarm. This leads me to believe there is an issue with the clock spring. Took vehicle to maintenance shop, staff said the horn is in good working order, but the clock spring is likely "bad".
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the windshield wipers, fluid, horn operated work randomly. The engine fan operated and all four doors locked continuously. The failure recurred numerous times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the total integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,200. Updated 12/03/15*lj the consumer stated the heater/fan works randomly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the windshield whippers activated independently and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the radio began activating and deactivating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the total integrated power module failed. The contact also stated that the total integrated power module was previously replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
On my 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, seems to happen when turning steering wheel. Dealership diagnosed as a faulty clockspring. 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 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 on 2008 lhd of their faulty clockspring. (this is the same exact part & # as those recalled from your investigation #pe11019.) please help us...many many reporting same issue
Jeep is possessed. Horn, wipers, wiper washer, A/C, radiator fan, door locks, and lights turn on at random intervals even when vehicle is shut off and no key in ignition. Same behavior occurs while drving. In one case the putting the vehicle in reverse cause the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle started after several attempts. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the windshield wipers and fluid operated independently, the horn sounded, the engine fan operated, and all four doors locked continuously. The failure recurred numerous times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
I work on drilling rigs in the north east often in remote locations. After returning to the rig from a trip to town with no issues I let the vehicle sit for two days. Upon opting to go to town I went to start the vehicle. I turned the ignition and had all electrical power but nothing to crank the engine. I tested all components I could before coming to the conclusion it was a computer related issue for a jeep dealer. I made the arrangements and towed the vehicle to the dealership 40 mile away. After having the vehicle for a day along with all my fault finding data the dealer called to inform me it was the tipm. After questioning the rep as to the causes of a failure I was told that it unknown but a very common problem. After an expensive repair and 400 miles post repair I have had no further issues.
I just recently bought a new battery and the jeep hadn't have had any issues and the jeep just randomly didn't start. I finally got it to start just to find out it was a key module and program wireless module. After further research this is a regular problem in (07-08 models).
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. While driving at various speeds, the air bag and tire pressure warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
September of 2014 last year I noticed the airbag malfunction light come on. I called my local jeep chrysler dealer and left a few messages about recalls and if this meant a problem with my airbags. No one ever called me back after 2 weeks of waiting the airbag malfunction light went off and it would stay off for weeks and mysteriously come on periodically. So after a few months go by in december of 2014 I was at a supermarket parking lot with my wife and three children when we pulled into a parking space amd thw horn, lights, wipers and dash lit up. I quickly disconnected the neg battery and reconnected it two or three times and it stoppped. I looked online for similar problems and disconmected the horn amp via fusebox. Jumpstart to feb 2015 while on the highway the horn blares and wipers go off but the vehicle turns off and I glided to the breakdown lane while other cars avoided me. 5/27/2015 my wife opened the jeep door and it triggered the wipers, dash lights and wiper fluid to spray. When you're on a fixed income bringing your vehicle in for repairs is not always feasable. I took the jeep to autozone free diagnostic and got a code u0141. After reading the similar stories we're going into the dealership for repairs.
My airbag light continues to light up and beeps. I researched it and it says that it is a airbag clockspring failure. I called and chrysler is not willing to help me. Had I known this I would have not purchased the $40,000 vehicle. I would not recommend this vehicle to no one.
Airbag light and warning bell goes on and off repeatedly. This seems to be a well documented concern and points towards safety issues extending from non working air bags to a driver distraction. This problem also seems to be indicative of chrysler's quality control and poor customer service.
The totally integrated power module (tipm) is faulty as it is in many wranglers of this year. On a regular basis, the horn will engage continuously, the wipers turn one, the spray nozzle sprays fluid, the radio occasionally will turn off, the headlights turn off (driving hazard at night), and the doors lock sometimes. All of this happens at the same time. You can turn the key off and take it out and the engine continues to run and the problems continue to occur until you either unhook the battery or knock on top of the tipm. Sometimes the vehicle will not start. Code given is u0141 which is "loss of communication with the front control module (tipm)." this is a very well known issue with the late 2007 and 2008 years of the wrangler model. It is a faulty product installed by chrysler and many dealerships recognize the issue. Chrysler refuses to issue a recall for the problem.
On or around the 15 april 2015 while pulling into a parking lot the horn and the wiper as well as the washer began to randomly go off and even while the vehicle was completely unattended. I had to physically remove the horn connection to keep the horn from sounding at inopportune times and possibly distracting the drivers around me and causing an accident. The wiper to this day still start to randomly move and the washer squirts at any random time. The horn remains unhooked at this time. The tipm module is suspect in this vehicle for repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the front windshield wiper activated, the headlights illuminated, the vehicle would not shift out of the park position, and the horn sounded without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Totally integrated power module failure.
Over the last month or so, the air bag light goes on and off at random times. Sometimes it will not come on at all and other times it will go on and stay on. Also, over the last few days, I've noticed a 'shaking' while driving, starting around 50mph.
Since I purchased this jeep, it intermittently will not start--typically in warm weather. We replaced the ground on the battery, purchased new battery, starter, neutral safety switch and all transmission sensors. Still, it will not start in warm weather. We literally have to wait until the outside temperature cools, then the jeep will start. I researched the issue on-line and found many consumer references to this problem for this vehicle--commonly referred to as "the jeep flu." many report either the neutral safety switch or the tipm is the issue. Many references complain that chrysler is fully aware of the problem--tipms on back order--but they are silent. This jeep has stranded us many times--which can also cause significant harm for consumers. Chrysler should acknowledge this problem and provide a fix!
On my 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." right hand vehicles have been recalled but not the left like I drive.
This jeep has been nothing but a issue. Have been to shops for a year. Check engine light wont stay off, wheels shake at certain speeds, over heats, radiator issues, you name it. The dealer would not cover anything and went out of business shortly after. This jeep is a lemon. There has to be recalls on this. Jeep is currently at garage again and they are saying possible computer issues again maybe 02 yada. Came out of grocery store the other night and the jeep would not start. Not the battery. Again the garage called and said it may be a electrical issue with the security of the vehicle. Just had new plugs and wires installed. This is absurd and there should be recalls on these jeeps. There is definitely safety concerns!!!!!!!! Haven't been able to get the engine light off as previously stated and thus still cant get a inspection going on a year! Someone please help!!!
In may 2014 I purchases a used jeep from a dealer in kernersville, nc and experienced issues with the vehicle the dealership claims are manufacture issues: -lighting: we have had to replace the taillight bulbs on both sides twice since purchase (less than a year ago). These lights constantly hold water and we have to empty them repeatedly and the water never seems to empty completely. These lights also seem to be affected by wiring as they do not always illuminate despite an effective bulb. We took it in for repairs under our purchased warranty and the dealership states there is water damage due to insufficient wire protection. This is very concerning as water is an excellent conductor of electricity. Regardless of the used condition of the car I see no reason why this should be the case as wiring seems very much like a manufacture only responsibility. -wheels: the vehicle was purchased with all original wheels (not tires) and the valve stems on each wheel have disintegrated completely and crumbled apart. We realized this when the low air light came on and we went to fill the tires this issue seems to effect how well the tires can hold air. -speedometer: originally when we purchased the vehicle the speedometer was off by about 10mph (we did not know this until driving two separate cars and thinking "hmm is the other driver really speeding that much?" call one another on the phone and determined the subaru would drive 60mph and see what speed the jeep claimed to be driving when matched. We had this issue "fixed" about two weeks ago and now it is even worse. Upon doing the same speed test the jeep was now 12mph over what it should be. Other issues non-resolved by dealership: rattling sound near clutch, less than awesome braking, and a tire light that will not go off no matter what actions are taken.
Leaving a parking lot all my electrical components began going haywire (wipers came on, wiper fluid started spraying, radio turned on and off, heat turned on and off, horn was blaring, door locks locking/unlocking at random). I removed the keys and the electrical failure continued. I began to smell burning plastic and noticed smoke/flames coming out from under the hood on the passenger side of the vehicle. After opening the engine compartment the fuse box was engulfed in flames. I was able to put the fire out with a fountain drink and a few bottles of water from bystanders. The wiring harness continued to smolder until the battery cable was removed. It is now in the shop to be repaired and will cost me 500 dollars out of pocket for my deductible. Thankfully no one was injured or killed and the vehicle wasn't a complete loss. This car also has no after market modifications.
On 4 occasions, my horn and windshield wiper have spontaneously activated. On the most recent occurrence, we were driving at night and the headlights turned off for several seconds. This happened at highway speed but luckily my wife was able to cycle the headlight switch and power returned to the headlights.
2008 jeep wrangler sahara trail rated horn, locks, wiper fluid will come on while driving down the road for no apparent reason, causing other drivers to stop or look around due to the horn going off and the driver of the jeep cannot see due to the water being sprayed all over the windshield unexpectedly. The only way to stop this is to pull over and pull the fuses or battery terminals once you get home. This is a serious safety issue.
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