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2008 Jeep Wrangler

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#1 of 156 2008 Jeep Wrangler by mb789

Oct 06, 2007 (8:24 pm)

Have the TIPM stalling problems been fixed with the 2008 Wranglers?
 
I am trying to decide on a 2007 or a 2008 Wrangler, but I didn't want to buy one that may have stalling problems.

#2 of 156 Re: 2008 Jeep Wrangler [mb789] by har57

Nov 07, 2007 (6:58 am)

Replying to: mb789 (Oct 06, 2007 8:24 pm)
Yes, there was a recall for the 2007's. I just got a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4Door.

#3 of 156 Order Fullfilled by cwdobber

Nov 07, 2007 (12:01 pm)

I ordered an Unlimited X back on July 18th, took delivery yesterday. Well worth the wait.
 
hard top (hoping it won't leak)
s package
power convenience group
7 speaker group
anti-spin diff
flame red
6 speed

#4 of 156 Second Wrangler by bookitty

Nov 11, 2007 (6:51 am)

We have just traded my trusty 200 Dodge Dakota Quad cab 4X4, V8, 5 speed, limited slip (and on and on) for a 2008 Wrangler Unlimited 4X4 Sahara with manual transmission, limited slip and the tow package. I would have preferred the 3:21 rear(s), but this was as close as I could come to a metallic Jeep green Sahara with manual. Expect to take delivery on Tuesday (11/13). We still have my wife's 1999 Jeep wrangler (Sport) which stays here in FL and her 2007 Liberty that we leave at our beach house in New Jersey (we are there for 5 months a year). I am very excited because I have wanted a 4 door convertible for years, and the last one to be built here I believe, was the 1962 Lincoln with suicide doors. Please wish me luck, and I will post from time to time to let others know of my experience. Thanks.
 
Bookitty

#5 of 156 Re: Second Wrangler [bookitty] by jeepunlimited

Nov 11, 2007 (10:12 am)

Replying to: bookitty (Nov 11, 2007 6:51 am)
Congrats on your purchase of the new Wrangler Unlimited. I love my Unlimited Sahara and get tons of compliments on it. I think you will just love it. Keep us posted when you get it! 0lllllll0..only in a Jeep!

#6 of 156 Thank you jeepunlimited by bookitty

Nov 11, 2007 (5:47 pm)

Thank you for your very encouraging and welcoming post. We are looking forward to our third Jeep.
 
Bookitty

#7 of 156 I hope that this was not a Friday built vehicle by bookitty

Nov 17, 2007 (6:55 am)

We took delivery of the new 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (Sahara) 4X4 6 speed manual with all standard equipment and the following options. The limited slip rear axle which we did want, and the tow package, which we didn't want. Would have preferred the 3:21 ratio and added the tow hitch ( easy bolt on installation along with the wiring kit) later. The rear windows would not power down, and the Sirius radio would not play. The technician thought it was a switch, and the switch was ordered. I had an appointment set for Friday (yesterday). They would give me a loner while my new Jeep was repaired. The windows as it turned out, were not plugged into the wiring harness, and they fixed that. The Sirius radio problem turned out to be a pinched (and broken) antenna cable and that part is supposed to come in today and at this point in time, will be ready mid-afternoon. The dealership is really knocking themselves out to service us, and in all fairness, this vehicle was brought in from a dealership some 500 miles distant and was "prepped" prior to bringing it to the local dealer (Douglas Jeep in Venice, FL). We have no complaints with Douglas Jeep whatsoever. Love the vehicle, and the way it feels and handles thus far. Also, we were prepared to pay cash, or source a third party car loan (5.99%) but Chrysler just that day came out with a 0% loan package for 36 months. Free money! Sorry for such a long post, but needed to vent.
 
Bookitty

#8 of 156 All better by bookitty

Nov 17, 2007 (3:02 pm)

Douglas Jeep in Venice Florida went the extra mile to get my Wrangler back on the road. They loaned me a 2008 loaded Liberty and worked Saturday to repair the antenna for the satellite radio (they fixed the rear window problem yesterday. A great dealer! Love my Wrangler(s).
 
Bookitty

#9 of 156 Re: 2008 Jeep Wrangler [mb789] by 1marcello3

Dec 16, 2007 (7:32 pm)

Replying to: mb789 (Oct 06, 2007 8:24 pm)
Just purchsed a brand new 08 Unlimited.
After 400 miles the "electronic throttle control" light came on. Great!!!
Called the dealer and got the answer I expected: "Never had that problem before" It's winter and I live at 9000 feet and can't go without a 4x4 for who knows how long. Enough venting...
I followed the owner's manual and cycled the key on and off and sure enought the light was off. It came on while driving and the loss of power kicked in. Pulled over, cycled the ignition with the same result and kept going.
From the research that I have done, it seems to be a connection issue. The problem seems to arise when I turn the ingition to start. Sure enough, the light comes on. If I turn the car to "on", then let all the dash instruments turn off prior to starting, it seems to do fine. That's about all that I have determined thus far. This problem also seemed to start as soon as the temperature dropped.
I need to find out where the ETC unit is and check the connection.
The Jeep has only 600 miles on the odometer, so I will keep checking or see if I can narrow the problem. I would like to have this taken care of outside of the Chrysler Sevice Department, mainly due to the answers I have received over the phone and the horror stories I have read about.
If anyone has had this issue resolved I would appreciate some help.
Thanks

#10 of 156 Re: All better [bookitty] by tidester

Dec 17, 2007 (1:47 am)

Replying to: bookitty (Nov 17, 2007 3:02 pm)
Consider writing up a review in Dealer Ratings and Review!
 
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