2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

VIN 1J4GB59118L523596
Typical market price
$10,620
6 comparable listings

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

VIN 1J4GB59118L523596

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Market price range

Based on 6 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 16, 2026
Below market
$10,040
Middle of range
$10,620
Above market
$11,950

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1J4GB59118L523596
Trim
Unlimited Sahara
Engine
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2008
Made by
FCA US LLC

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
17
MPG
City
15
MPG
Highway
20
MPG
$2,740 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 17 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Jeep Wrangler likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $13,700
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $27,500

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2008 Jeep Wrangler has 9 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 17 MPG.

Rollover
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-DR.

9 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • AIR BAGS
    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.
    NHTSA campaign 16V352000
  • AIR BAGS
    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010.
    NHTSA campaign 16V290000
  • EQUIPMENT
    Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302…
    NHTSA campaign 13E010000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2008 Jeep Wrangler over the last 6 months — the market softened $1 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $10,999
May 2026 $10,980
June 2026 $10,962
July 2026 $10,691
August 2026 $10,900
September 2026 $10,998
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As of September 16, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2007–2008) to the 2008 Jeep Wrangler in this catalog, the 2008 Toyota 4Runner has the lowest median asking price ($11,083, 77 listings with photos) and the 2007 Lexus GX the highest ($13,849, 42 listings).

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2008 Jeep Wrangler

All trims · United States

$10,995

Comparison catalog median · 286 listings with photos in the comparison sample

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Middle 50%: $9,518–$13,178

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Photo: X · 126,102 mi · view VIN

2007 Lexus GX 470 — actual listing photo
$2,854 higher median

2007 Lexus GX

All trims

$13,849

Median asking price · 42 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$10,990–$17,150

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trimMedianMiddle 50%Listings
2008 Jeep Wrangler
All trims
$10,995$9,518–$13,178286
2008 Toyota 4Runner
All trims
$11,083$9,500–$13,90077
2007 Lexus GX
All trims
$13,849$10,990–$17,15042

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 3 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2018 2,425 $22,450 100% 86,136 mi
2017 2,615 $19,214 86% 92,814 mi
2016 2,477 $17,500 78% 100,483 mi
2015 2,379 $16,750 75% 107,601 mi
2014 1,804 $15,800 70% 112,660 mi
2013 1,552 $14,658 65% 118,426 mi
2012 893 $13,977 62% 121,037 mi
2011 515 $12,900 57% 127,266 mi

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