1995 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

Consumer noticed vehicle's transmission slipping, minor atf leak, & had vehicle inspected. Atf was heavily contaminated by particulate matter generated by mechanical waste. No leak was initially found upon inspection, however one was visibly apparent after inspection as atf sprayed from an unknown source across both ends of the undercarriage after turning out of a parking lot and onto a main road. Atf began to burn off of vehicle creating a thick smoke, making it difficult for other drivers to see and they avoided consumer's vehicle. Consumer put her hazards on without the ability to accelerate regardless of how hard consumer pressed on gas. High rpms were noted then and the weeks prior. After attempting to park on a sloped residential driveway, the vehicle failed to go into gear and the parking brake was the only thing preventing it from rolling back down. Approximately 4.5 quarts of atf leaked and the vehicle was towed to repair facility where it awaits a suitable replacement transmission after diagnosis of transmission failure. Similarities between this and other incidents have been noted, and in previous instances, chrysler has blamed trim options (consumer's vehicle is a 4 cyl 2.5 l 3 speed automatic rio grande edition 4wd) as the reason for such issues- - - - - -however, jeep also advertised a "lifetime guarantee" relating to transmission performance. Forum users offer 60k miles as an acceptable definition of "lifetime" however this consumer believes such claims should be interpreted to be literal and repair or reimburse for those covered repairs under their guarantee. Approximate mileage was 101k.

Filed May 19, 2004 · Transmission · NC

Normal driving when 5th gear went out. Like everyone else. Feels like neutral. I have also had friends with jeep cherokee's have the same problem. If anyone else has this problem and feel like more than one voice is easier to hear, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Body, Electrical · 40,000 miles · PA

The shaft is defective and per the serviceman has found that there are several accounts of the defective shaft which in turn has caused the gears to grind and costing me 2 transmissions to resolve.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · FL

5th gear went out - in february 2001 I had to have the transmission rebuilt as the 5th gear quit working while on the highway. When slowing the vehicle down for an exit ramp the gear shift popped out of 5th gear and would not go back into 5th gear. You could actually shift into 5th position but was like putting the vehicle into neutral. I had the transmission rebuilt at that time but it recently did the same thing as I was driving down the highway and had to slow due to a traffic jam, the shift popped out of 5th gear and 5th gear no longer worked. I was in the hov lane and it was very scary as traffic was very heavy and I could not get the car into gear.

Filed Jun 27, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · 79,443 miles · FL

Problems with transmission on 1995 jeep wrangler. Nar 06/27/2003*mr the consumers transmission failed while driving on the interstate it lost 2 gears without warning. The vehicle had to be towed away and damages cost approx $1873.93. After during research the consumer found that several jeeps had experienced the same problems so it was evident that it was a manufacturer problem, so the consumer wishes to be fully reimbursed for repairs. *cb the consumer had brakes and shock work performed in the past.

Filed Mar 6, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · PA · crash

The emergency brake and transmission failed, which resulted in a collision. *ak

Filed Jan 2, 2003 · Transmission · GA

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the transmission would not shift to 1st gear causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Brakes, Transmission · FL

Emergency brake will not lock in place. Also, when turning vehicle off it went into reverse, and vehicle started to run into street, and stopped when consumer jumped in and appli ed brakes.

Filed Feb 27, 2002 · Transmission · OK

When vehicle was in a parked position it rolled away without prior warning.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · TX

I originally didn't consider filing a complaint until I had the third major complication occurred. I've since talked to other jeep owners with the 4.0 and have found motor mount and transmission failures are more prevalent than they should be. After the third problem (tranny), I began my search on the internet and found this site. It confirmed my suspicions about the substandard materials that dc is using in major components. I tried to reason with a service rep at dc by explaining that I'm a died in wool jeep fanatic (5 jeep jams) but she basically told me that motor mounts and tranny problems at these early miles is part of the vehicle ownership package. That may be true at dc, but not at other car makers like toyota and ford. This is definitely my last dc product. I'm glad I found this site; I know where to go in the future.