Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4x4 stalling problems

Filed Feb 19, 2018 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · NV

Manual transmission pops out of first gear causing vehicle to stall. This occurs when starting from a stopped position as the clutch is released. This occurs when going straight and turning. This is dangerous when entering a roadway with other traffic. Seems to be a common problem with early jeep jk wranglers.

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Electrical · 62,597 miles · TX

Dash cluster flickers, jeep shuts off while driving, sometimes starts threw out stall on its own. Won't start all the time. Have an issue we're my battery cables are massively melted causing smoke.

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 87,000 miles · IL

Was driving my 2007 jeep wrangler to work and I was going about 35mph around a corner and after I got out of the corner the jeep jerked engine stalled kicked back on then stalled again then died and wouldn't start back up had to have it towed to the mech. Shop and he said the crank busted.... Love those junk 3.8 jeep wont admit theirs a defect with.

Filed Dec 28, 2012 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · LA

I have a 2008 jeep wrangler 4x4. In this month of december 2012 my jeeps headlights, horn, windshield wipers just started turning on for no reason.the engine will stall at speeds and sometimes there is no throttle response. Have called my local jeep dealer and chrysler..they told me there was no recall for this.I have searched this on the internet and there are hundreds of complaints about the same problem...as a gather from the complains its due to a faulty tipm. This is a major safety hazard in my view and I would like to have something done about it.you are my only hope.

Filed Oct 2, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 59,800 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway, the windshield fluid sprays and the wipers go on at slow speed. Can't turn wipers or mister off and have to pull over with zero viability. Second time this happened, I lost acceleration pedal and jeep stalls and starts while all this is going on. Took keys out of ignition and disconnected negative batter but everything still on. Pulled fuses for wipers and fluid to stop that. Had to pop clutch to stall out the jeep. Very dangerous to have happen while in the carpool lane. Also to find out that the airbags don't work due to a bad clock spring.

Filed May 13, 2012 · Transmission · 19,000 miles · GA

Pops out of first gear. When you start out in 1st gear it will pop out, causing the jeep to stall in traffic. Very dangers!!!

Filed Oct 16, 2010 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · CO · crash

I acquired my jeep wrangler (manual transmission) in january of 2007, shortly thereafter it started popping out of 1st gear. At first it was just once or twice a month, it has progressed to a point where it was doing it 4-6 times per day. At first I thought that I was not engaging it properly, but I've subsequently tried to hold it in 1st gear and it forces itself out of gear so hard that it almost broke my wrist. I've noticed that it pops out more upon low to medium acceleration. Last month, I approached an intersection in an attempt to make a right had turn. As I attempted to make the turn from a stopped position, upon moderate acceleration, the transmission popped out of first gear and left me stalled in neutral in front of oncoming traffic. Fortunately, the vehicle behind was able to skid and barely hit my slowed vehicle. At this point my wife stopped driving the vehicle as she felt it was two dangerous. I was now convinced that this condition was very unsafe and returned the vehicle (@49,500 miles) to a jeep dealership for repair. The dealership updated the 1-2 synchronizer assembly with stronger detent springs pursuant to the chrysler/jeep technical service bulletin 21-001-10 that was issued on march 2, 2010. I encourage you to investigate this defect in order to prevent serious injury or death to additional vehicle owners.

Filed Oct 15, 2010 · Transmission · 9,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler 4x4. The contact was driving 7 MPH and attempting to accelerate into traffic. The vehicle shifted into first gear and then independently shifted into neutral. The failure caused the vehicle to stall without warning. The contact stated that the failure had occurred at least seven times since purchasing the vehicle. The manufacturer informed the contact there were no recalls on his vehicle or for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Transmission · 37,000 miles · IL

2007 jeep wrangler. When leaving a stop, manual transmission violently pops out of 1st gear on acceleration. This seems to happen when acceleration is needed most of all such as when turning left on a busy 4-lane road. Driver is then unable to put car in any gear for several seconds. This will lead to a serious accident eventually by being hit broadside or from the rear if stalled leaving a traffic light or stop sign. Dealer acts like they never heard of this but the web is full of similar reports. There is no fix for this other than a transmission redesign. This has happened about 15 times in the past 3-years. The only thing that seems to help is to hold the shifter firmly in 1st gear when accelerating to prevent it from popping out of gear. I'm going to have to trade the jeep because it is unsafe. Unfortunately the dealer will sell it to some poor unsuspecting person who will probably kill himself.

Filed Feb 5, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 26,000 miles · WA

My 2007 jeep wrangler has had engine stall two times now at 50-60 MPH. Causing light failure, engine failure, no brakes or power steering. I have taken it to the dealership two times, after restarting the vehicle. The next time it happens, they said call a tow truck and have it towed to them. This started at approximately 26,000 miles and again at 30,000. Both times nothing was found and the computer programs were current.