The skid plate which was used to hold the transmission, had rusted out of the frame, which caused the transmission to hand down.
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 transmission4
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch4
- Automatic transmission3
- Driveline: differential unit2
- Driveline: driveshaft1
- Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Jeep Wrangler transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Jeep Wrangler owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
Gears disengage on their own, and after about 5 seconds pops out of gear. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.
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.
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
While driving in at 70 MPH I lost 5th gear.
Vehicle slips out of park and takes off when engine is on!
No summary listed for above vehicle.
5th gear disentigrated while driving 70mph.
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
Fuel system 38Brakes 29Engine 25Seat belts 16Body 6Locks 6Visibility 6Steering 5Electrical 4Airbags 2Suspension 2Tires 2Acceleration 1Lights 1Seats 1
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