Ten problems related to car will not start have been reported for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
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!!!.
Vehicle will not start. Turning the key in the ignition causes a click. Electrical is working, as all dashboard lights are on and bright. By pushing on the transmission lever or moving it into neutral and back the vehicle will then start. There does not seem to be a specific condition (hot or cold) that makes this better or worse.
The first problems to start were the headlights going off and on when the car was off. The inside dome lights also go on and off when the car is not running. 2nd came the battery. It would act like it was dead and the car would not start. This is happening a lot now. If you wait a bit or jump it, it starts right up. Also when in this state all of the other battery operated components work fine, like lights radio, etc. Then came the air bag light and alarm. This will come on for about a minute than go off for a few seconds and then back on. Very annoying. From what I have researched this is the clock spring module or the tipm. I have an appointment wit the dealer this weekend. 11/8/2014.
I bought the 2008 Jeep Wrangler in September 2007. I follow the service manual and take my Jeep for every scheduled service at the Jeep dealership. My Jeep started failing to start in 2010. I reported the issue at my 36,000 mile service on 23 November 2010 and was told that the service department could not isolate the problem. I have reported this issue on several services but was always told that the service department could not isolate the issue. Finally when I take the Jeep in for the 72,000 mile service the fault was identified and is currently under repair. If this has been a known issue why was I not notified of the problem by Jeep. I have been stranded on more that one occasion because the vehicle failed to start and I have been driving around for four years with a tipm that could have failed causing injury to me or my family. I am very upset that Jeep has known about these issues and I was not informed that there was an issue with this tipm when I reported the Jeep was having electrical problems. I had to stumble across a web site reporting this issue with the tipm, this is how I found out that this is a known issue that Jeep has failed to acknowledge.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated when the key was inserted into the ignition the vehicle would not start after multiple attempts intermittently. The contact stated that the entire electrical system was fine, however the vehicle would not start. There were not any warning lights illuminated and the problem recurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that there was a electrical wiring malfunction that was connected to the ignition. Another mechanic stated that there could be a ignition malfunction, however both mechanics were unable to locate a solution. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while parked the vehicle would not start. After several attempts the contact was able to start the vehicle. The contact stated a lighting bolt warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Da.
After 3 yr, the car would not start. Battery was replaced and car would not start. After 3 days the car started and now intermittent the car would not start. Dealer does not know why.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while the air conditioning is on the vents release a rubber burning odor, and the ignition failed when the key is turned the engine would not start immediately. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failures a diagnosed was performed but was unable to locate a failure code. The dealer wipe and sprayed the vents, but the rubber burning odor was not corrected, and the ignitions continues to hesitate while starting the vehcle . The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 44,000. Li.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that intermittently, the vehicle would not start without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the ignition switch was not properly connecting in order to start the vehicle. The ignition switch and ground wires were replaced. The failure did not persist however, the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit signs of hesitation and stuttering intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but to no avail. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and was able to reach a settlement to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 35,000.