2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

VIN 1J4GA39178L518555 GOOD DEAL · $1,604 below typical price Carthage, TX
Listed at
$9,355
typical market $10,959 · 58 comps

This 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X is listed at $9,355 with 209,067 miles in Carthage, TX.

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Market price range

Based on 58 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026
This vehicle · $9,355
Below market
$7,978
Typical price
$10,959
Above market
$15,715

This vehicle: $9,355 — $1,604 below the typical market price ($10,959)

Asking $9,355 · typical market price $10,959 · based on 58 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Aug 18, 2026 · $9,355 Aug 20, 2026 · $9,355

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1J4GA39178L518555, spanning 2 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Peterson Auto Group Carthage, TX 75633 $9,355 209,067 mi 2026-08-20

What would this 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$167
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $936 down
Amount financed
$8,419
Total interest
$1,601

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1J4GA39178L518555
Trim
Unlimited X
Engine
3.8L · V6
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2008
Made by
FCA US LLC
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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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

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2008 Jeep Wrangler has 9 recall campaigns as of July 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 July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2008 Jeep Wrangler over the last 6 months — the market firmed $5 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $10,988
April 2026 $10,999
May 2026 $10,995
June 2026 $10,988
July 2026 $10,755
August 2026 $10,993

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 2,217 $22,549 100% 85,495 mi
2017 2,051 $19,119 85% 97,983 mi
2016 2,244 $17,892 79% 98,638 mi
2015 1,600 $16,491 73% 107,479 mi
2014 1,230 $15,800 70% 111,730 mi
2013 1,452 $14,563 65% 118,336 mi
2012 802 $13,694 61% 119,539 mi
2011 430 $12,500 55% 126,458 mi

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