Overview & Reviews
After setting a new trail with a complete redesign last year, the Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited travel into 2008 with only minor equipment changes. These include a standard Sunrider soft top on Wrangler Sahara and Rubicon models, optional remote ignition and a new Sahara appearance package for both two- and four-door versions.
- Superior off-road ability, surprisingly fun to drive around town, rough-and-tumble image, availability of two- and four-door versions, upscale navigation system.
- Noisy with standard soft top, finicky soft top operation, mediocre acceleration and on-road handling, no power mirrors, too many hard plastic contact points.
User Reviews:
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Fun to drive - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By L Lucas - March 18 - 3:06 amThis is a very fun vehicle to drive. Gets lots of looks, so be prepared to be asked questions, primarily how much they cost. I guess people think they cost a lot more that they do which makes it a value in itself. The only thing I have to remark on is the position of the arm rest, both on the door and the console. I am 58", so not abnormal in height for a woman....the center console is pretty low and there is no arm rest on the door. However, keeping in mind that this is not a luxury car and not bought for comfort, I really cant complain. Love it, love it, love it and really happy with the Jeep!
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Why did I wait to buy such a great Jeep! - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By Nothing better - March 11 - 9:30 amI had reservations on buying a Wrangler after reading the "expert reviews". But I always wanted a Wrangler- and after seeing the 2008 2 Dr Sahara- I had to buy one! I never even test drove one...now I have driven it nearly 5,000 miles- including a 1,500 mile trip over the Smokey Mountains w/ ave of 21 MPG and as high as 23. I know perfomance is not of my Hemi Ram, or Corvette...but better than my Tahoe or Saturn Ion. I expected comments on its great looking exterior- but nearly everyone remarks on how "nice" the interior is appointed... The ride is very smooth on interstates-seats are very firm and supportive...cannot wait for summer to take the "tops off"! Why did I wait to buy this Jeep!
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08 HardTop Water Leaks - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By OIIIIO - January 15 - 8:20 amWe own a 2008 Unlimited X 4-door. Since day 1 weve come across a mayor issue with water leaks coming from the hard top and deposits on the driver side floor causing a bad smell. Dealer did a test and the warranty part number 68004562-ac is on a "nationwide backorder" not available for anyone. Mean while our Jeep keeps getting deteriorated as a cause of the part not being available to any customers anywhere on the entire USA and Puerto Rico. No one can tell us when will the parts be available. Mean while, we might have to invest $1,600 on a soft top to avoid having continuous water leaks which can rotten and rust our floor panel. What a shame JEEP... not a good experience for us.
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4 Door Rubicon - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By Bucky - November 5 - 3:26 amI love my new Jeep. Smooth on and off the road. No problems with it yet.
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My 2008 Wrangler Unlimited X - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By Sharon - October 3 - 10:40 amI just got my first Jeep Wrangler X and so far Im lovin it! Traded my 2006 Expedition and no regrets, It drives, rides and handles real nice. Its a head turner and my friends are impressed.Love the sporty 4 door style. Good cargo room and seats 5 comfortably. Fuel economy? Much better! I see a long happy driving future with my Jeep
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Jeep - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By jeepvstoyota - October 1 - 1:00 pmWe bought the Jeep in December of 08 and bought the 08 because they were trying to get rid of them for the new 09s. But the Jeep has been amazing! Weve yet to use the 4wd but we want to. Its been to the shop once for a mechanical problem. It has the freedom top and we love it! The Jeep has been a good vehicle. The only bad thing is the back seat sits straight up, and a car seat is pretty hard to fit in there! But overall a good buy.
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Happy but sad - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By HUTTA - September 23 - 2:30 amI love this Jeep, its my first one and Im totaly satisfied with the ride and reliability. I only have two problems, one is that the roof leaks (I have the 3 piece hard top) and the other is that the front bumper gets damaged to easily. regarding the first problem with the leak, I brought it in and the dealer changed the rubber seal,(that didnt work), I called the dealer back and he told me that this has been a problem with the freedom top and to bring it back in and maybe I could get a one piece top that doesnt leak. The problem with that is the weight, you would need 3 people to take off the roof(boo).Im just gonna wait and see what else jeep can come up with to fix this problem.
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Nothing quite like a Jeep - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By Sparky - September 22 - 4:13 amOK, to start off let me say Im a foreign car guy. Ever since my first experience with taking my 1995 Dodge to the shop on a weekly basis its been nothing but imports. That being said, this is the best product Jeep has put out in quite some time (but dont forget those beautiful little words–Lifetime Powertrain Warranty). I have 2500 miles on my 2 Dr Sahara so far and it is rock solid. No squeaks, rattles, in fact the ride is nothing short of spectacular for a vehicle with its suspension type and the short wheelbase. Sure, its not Lexus quiet, but thats not what youre buying. There is high speed wind noise and you aren’t going to win any road races, but that shouldnt be expected here.
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No power - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By David Fekete - September 17 - 10:00 amFor a vehicle that theyve been making for a long, long time, this thing is lacking in so many areas. My biggest complaint is that its horribly under powered. Most V6s are pushing 250 to 300 horses, this thing rates at around 202. Mines a 6 speed manual..forget about passing. The lack of a hood latch is almost dangerous. On a windy day or when a truck passes the hood slams up and down. Those big rubber bands holding down the hood just dont cut it. The soft top is not an easy off and on, they could and should have done better. In a nutshell, never again! What once was an American icon is now pretty much junk.
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Wow - 2008 Jeep Wrangler
By Patrick - June 21 - 1:26 amThis north American Icon is truly the funnest vehicle I have ever driven. Excellent vehicle good fit and finish quiet interior.
