1999 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · IN

I have a 1999 jeep wrangler sahara v.6. 5 speed manual transmission. My jeep is in great shape however I started having steering problems. I noticed around the apex on both sides the frame had rusted away. I had it a new piece welded in place and it was working great. Then I noticed my transmission was having issues. I thought I was going to have to buy another transmission when it was discovered the plate that lies below the transmission was rusted from the frame and not supporting the transmission. I had that welded too. I looked the other day and noticed a hole between the size of a baseball and golf ball. I took it again to my welder and he said the whole bottom of my frame is rusted away. I was told by my body shop that because of jeeps design water was able to get and not out causing it to rust. The body of my jeep is in great condition as well as my motor and transmission. Is there anything being done about this issue. If no once catches it I could have lost my front wheels and or transmission. I think its dangerous. I'm looking at $3000.00 to replace my frame.

Filed Jul 1, 2012 · Transmission · 135,695 miles · ND

Driving my 1999 jeep wrangler sport 4.0 l6 5-speed manual at appx. 65 MPH a slight vibration came from the gas pedal. I pulled over, after crawling under the vehicle I found the front drive shaft loose at the joint connecting to my stock np231j transfer case. Figuring it was just a worn u-joint I continued on my way at a much slower speed appx. 35 MPH for about 300 yards there was a loud pop along with metal and dirt flying from under the jeep which made me pull over once again this time out of control and ending up in the ditch. Where I found the np231j shattered in 5 pieces, many more were thrown onto the road way.

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Airbags, Body · 69,500 miles · RI

1999 jeep wrangler had multiple rear differential failures before 70k miles. *ts *** no answer required*** the original drive train was rebuilt using original mopar parts. The drive train failed for the second time at 69000 mile after only 11000 miles of use. This time the dealer refuses to provide any financial assistance. The vehicle had other failures which include water leaks, drive train seals failure, electrical failures, multiple ABS failures, air bag and seat belt problems, and the paint was peeling off the vehicle.

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · ID · crash

Vehicle was running and without warning it popped out of park into reverse and started surging. Consumer jumped out of the way before the vehicle hit an airplane on the field. The consumer stated that vehicle was parked in the grass on flat land. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak

Filed Jun 20, 2003 · Transmission · 1,200 miles · FL

The automatic transimission has been a problem since the car was bought brand new in november of 1999. First is the experience of, on occasion the car not starting while in park. The first time it happened I called chrysler road side assistance, and they informed me just to put it in nuetral whenever that happened and it would start ok. I have had to do that very often. I assumed it was not a big deal. I have never been able to engage the lo 4 wheel drive mechanism, but have not had the need for it, hence never bothered to complain about it. This year the transmission has disengaged at various speeds between each gear. It is a consistent problem, and have taken car to mechanic, had lines checked, transmission fluid changes, etc., but still hasn't resolved the problem. I am afraid that in a crisis situation, I will hit the gas, and the car will fail to accelerate, or will lunge as a result of the engine reving so hi before the transmission re-engages. This is a serious problem. The car has all highway miles and has never been in an accident. I am scared to drive this car because it might result in an injury.

Filed Jun 9, 2003 · Transmission · ME

As I was driving down the road in my 1999 wrangler, with only 70000 miles on it, and the entire rear end gave loose. Now I have a wrangler, that is supposedly worth 14000, that is neither worth that nor is it drivable, and on top of that I have to shell out 1000 dollars in my own money to fix the thing.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Transmission · OH · crash

On 2 occasions, the vehicle jumped out of gear and rolled backwards and hit a gas pump and a vehicle.

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Transmission · 27,250 miles · OH · crash

Gear slipped out of park and went into reverse, which caused two accidents.

Filed Oct 3, 2001 · Transmission · OH

Transfer case failed.

Filed Aug 3, 2001 · Transmission · MA

In the evening, june 13th, 2001, my vehicle was parallel parked on a side street in boston, my partner shifted the automatic transmission into reverse, backed up approximately 2 feet, I was on the sidewalk guiding him back so as to not hit the car behind us. With his foot firmly on the brake, he shifted into drive, suddenly the engine revved high, and the vehicle lunged forward, striking a toyota rav4 parked in front. My bumper guard hit their bumper hard and my grill lightly hit their rear mounted spare tire, but there was really no damage. Within a couple of seconds the engine idle returned to normal. Once the vehicle was out of the parking space, you could see tire skid marks approx. 3 feet long from the front tires, and the heavy smell of "burnt" rubber. After reading about the grand cherokee problem today, 08-03-01, it made me realize that if a person were standing between the vehicles on the day of my incident, they would have been crushed badly. I brought it to the dealer the following week , they said "they could not duplicate the problem and couldn't detect anything wrong." the problem has not re-occured, but shortly after they needed to replace the wiring harness for the guages since they would all go off while I was driving, and the odometer indicated "no bus" I suspect the two are unrelated, but I'm not an expert. The dealer knew exactly what was wrong with the guages, but never had another report of the engine revving out of control as mine did. Thanks for your time. Regards, al fowler.