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1994 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems

19 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
19
of this car's complaints
13%
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Manual transmission
    4
  • Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
    4
  • Automatic transmission
    3
  • Driveline: differential unit
    2
  • Driveline: driveshaft
    1
  • Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
    1
  • Axle assembly
    1
  • Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Wrangler transmission problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1994 Jeep Wrangler owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 10, 2003 · Transmission · IL

The skid plate which was used to hold the transmission, had rusted out of the frame, which caused the transmission to hand down.

Filed Dec 4, 2002 · Transmission · CT

The entire u bolt mechanism came apart from the rear gear box and caused extensive damage to the undercarriage of the car, as well as a very unsafe condition. Dt

Filed Aug 23, 2002 · Transmission · CO

Gears disengage on their own, and after about 5 seconds pops out of gear. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jun 28, 2002 · Brakes, Transmission · CA

Vehicle was parked in front of the house and without prior warning vehicle took off on its on . Dealership was aware of problem.*ak the emergency brake failed to stop the vehicle at the time the vehicle took off.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Upon starting vehicle and leaving it in the park position it automatically releases into reverse and rolls. Consumer has had to run and stop vehicle. Contacted the dealer. *ak

Filed Nov 22, 2001 · Transmission · MI

While driving in at 70 MPH I lost 5th gear.

Filed Sep 20, 2001 · Transmission · MA

Vehicle slips out of park and takes off when engine is on!

Filed Jan 19, 2001 · Transmission · CA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Aug 3, 2000 · Transmission · NC

5th gear disentigrated while driving 70mph.

Filed Aug 3, 2000 · Transmission · NC

Sheared, causeing diff.failure and wheel to separate from vehicle. 1000's in damage to fender, axle.

Questions about the 1994 Jeep Wrangler transmission

Does the 1994 Jeep Wrangler have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the transmission of the 1994 Jeep Wrangler, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Jeep Wrangler transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Wrangler have bad transmission?

The Jeep Wrangler model years with the most transmission complaints are 2012 (282 complaints), 2013 (230 complaints) and 2024 (182 complaints).

Other 1994 Jeep Wrangler problems

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