Third generation · JK · 2007–2017

2008Jeep Wrangler


A clean-sheet design that, for the first time, offered a four-door Wrangler Unlimited alongside the two-door — the four-door went on to dominate sales. (For 2018 the JK was sold alongside the incoming JL; this dataset assigns MY2018 to the JL.)

Third generation · JK

2008 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited, front three-quarter view

Photo: “2008 Jeep Wrangler (JK MY07) Unlimited Sport 5-door hardtop (2015-05-29).jpg” by OSX / Wikimedia CommonsPublic domain. Cropped to 16:9.

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What do you need to know?

This page covers the whole 2008 Jeep Wrangler model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.

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4factory configurations
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4versions shown

The 2008 model year

Overview

The 2008 Jeep Wrangler was a U.S.-market JK offered with 3.8L EGH V6. Factory transmission choices were NSG370 6-speed manual or 42RLE 4-speed automatic.

Specifications

Engines
  • 3.8L EGH V6
Transmissions
NSG370 6-speed manual, 42RLE 4-speed automatic
Body styles
2-door removable-top SUV, 4-door removable-top SUV (Unlimited)

Year over year

What changed

  • The JK used a 3.8L V6 and introduced the four-door Unlimited alongside the two-door.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • This record uses the 2008 U.S. powertrain and body-style range rather than borrowing a neighboring model year.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • For a 2008 Wrangler, inspect frame and body corrosion, steering/suspension wear, four-wheel-drive operation, modifications and service history; verify engine and transmission by VIN before ordering parts.
  • Check the VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup for unrepaired safety recalls.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 2008 Wrangler on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2008 Jeep Wrangler. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Factory intervals
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Fitment-scoped
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Exact references
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Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil and filter

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin lists BT223 for this engine; the catalog establishes fitment only, not the service interval.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.8L EGH V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is intentionally scoped to the cited four-wheel-drive 3.8L record; two-wheel-drive and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.

    Published interval: 6,000 mi · Normal-service mileage interval; the archive instructs annual oil-filter replacement at each oil change when yearly mileage is below the stated interval.

    Source: Operation CHARM — 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L normal-service schedule · 6,000-mile normal-service row and its repeating mileage rows · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.8L EGH V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is intentionally scoped to the cited four-wheel-drive 3.8L record; two-wheel-drive and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.

    Published interval: 102,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval in the cited engine schedule.

    Source: Operation CHARM — 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L normal-service schedule · 102,000-mile normal-service row and repeating replacement rows · checked

  • Engine air-filter element

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin lists PA4437 for this engine; the catalog establishes fitment only, not the service interval.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.8L EGH V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is intentionally scoped to the cited four-wheel-drive 3.8L record; two-wheel-drive and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval in the cited engine schedule.

    Source: Operation CHARM — 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L normal-service schedule · 30,000-mile normal-service row and repeating replacement rows · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.8L EGH V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is intentionally scoped to the cited four-wheel-drive 3.8L record; two-wheel-drive and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.

    Published interval: 102,000 mi / 60 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Operation CHARM — 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L normal-service schedule · 102,000-mile normal-service row — flush and replace engine coolant · checked

  • Automatic-transmission fluid and filters

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.8L EGH V6 · 42RLE 4-speed automatic · United States · This recovered schedule is intentionally scoped to the cited four-wheel-drive 3.8L record; two-wheel-drive and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.

    Published interval: 120,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval; severe-service requirements occur earlier.

    Source: Operation CHARM — 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L normal-service schedule · 120,000-mile normal-service row — change automatic-transmission fluid and filters · checked

  • Accessory drive belt(s)

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.8L EGH V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is intentionally scoped to the cited four-wheel-drive 3.8L record; two-wheel-drive and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.

    Published interval: 120,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval.

    Source: Operation CHARM — 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L normal-service schedule · 120,000-mile normal-service row — replace accessory drive belt(s) · checked

Accessories matched to this model year

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17 accessory matches

  • Black steel Jeep Wrangler JK rear bumper with receiver, D-rings, and LED lights

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper with receiver and LED lights

    Fits 2007–2018 Wrangler JK · 2-door and Unlimited

    Fitment details

    2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK, including two-door and Unlimited four-door models. Confirm bumper, lighting, receiver, and local equipment requirements.

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  • Rear bumper for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Rear bumper for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door · restrictions apply

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door · restrictions apply. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Front Skid Plate Compatible for Jeep Wrangler

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    Front Skid Plate Compatible

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • 4 PCS Upgraded Fender Flares for Jeep Wrangler

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    4 PCS Upgraded Fender Flares

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door · 2-door

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door · 2-door. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 2-door

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 2-door. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Rear bumper for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

    View at OEDRO
  • Rear bumper for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

    View at OEDRO
  • Rear bumper for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Front and rear bumper set for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Front and rear bumper set

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Flat Front & Rear Fender Flares Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler  for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Flat Front & Rear Fender Flares Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

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Sources

  1. Mopar Owner's Information — select 2008 Jeep Wrangler
  2. NHTSA — VIN recall lookup

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