Skip to content
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

Paint 1 of 8

2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

SUV · 202 hp · 16–18 mpg combined

Sticker from
$21,285Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

Which Wrangler is right for you?

Six trims, $19,505 to $30,240. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 6-speed manual.

202hp3.8L six-cylinder
237lb-ftTorque
16–18mpgCombined · 15–16 city · 19–21 highway
RWD / 4WD6-speed manual
5Seats
46.4 cu ftCargo volume
3,976–4,180 lbsCurb weight
5,100–5,400 lbsGVWR
3,500 lbsMax towing
1,125–1,220 lbsMax payload

83 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

6 interiors

  • Dark Khaki/Medium Khaki
  • Dark Slate Gray/Medium Slate Gray
  • Dark Khaki/Medium Khaki
  • Dark Slate Gray/Medium Slate Gray
  • Dark Slate Gray/Medium Slate Gray
  • Dark Khaki/Medium Khaki

Vinyl or cloth or premium cloth.

9 factory paints

  • Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Red Rock Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Steel Blue Metallic Clearcoat
  • Black Clearcoat
  • Stone White Clearcoat
  • Detonator Yellow Clearcoat
  • Jeep Green Metallic Clearcoat
  • Flame Red Clearcoat
  • Rescue Green Metallic Clearcoat

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

9 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2008 Wrangler.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Rust
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
See extended plan pricesLive prices for this car. They depend on its age and mileage.See prices

Sponsored · Insurance offers

What would this Wrangler cost to insure?

Advertiser disclosure: we may earn a commission when you get a quote or buy through links on this page. Rates depend on the driver, the car and the ZIP.

Other years of the Wrangler Unlimited X.