2000 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems

Filed May 9, 2016 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep wrangler. While idling at a stop light, the vehicle was not operational after the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The failure occurred without warning. The shifter was able to be moved, but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a defective transfer case that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Body, Transmission · 120,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle started to make an abnormal knocking and bucking noise. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the transmission mount was rotted away from the frame. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN number was unavailable. Updated 4/15/15*cn updated 9/21/2017

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · WV

Intermittently the vehicle will jump out of first gear during engagement of the clutch. The failure leaves the vehicle in neutral. Merging into traffic can be a very dangerous when the gear shift jumps into neutral.

Filed Nov 2, 2012 · Brakes, Transmission · 85,000 miles · MA

I own a 2000 jeep wrangler which I bought new. Recently I began having trouble shifting into second gear and sometimes it would pop out while driving. Soon after I began to have brake issues and had a mechanic look at it. He said he had never seen a jeep rusted out so bad with so few miles on it and said it was a hazard to drive. He said the brake lines were rusted through as well as the support for the transmission . He said the frame was in terrible shape and said I was lucky the thing didn't fall apart while I was driving it. This vehicle only has 85,000 miles on it.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Transmission · 38,000 miles · WA

While driving at any speed, the consumer noticed the front end of the vehicle making a noise. The vehicle was serviced and the technician noticed the transfer case-o-ring needed to be replaced. *jb the o-ring was split and needed to be replaced. Within a week the vehicle started to make a noise again but it was worse. The o-ring went out and was losing fluid in the transfer case which caused the need to be rebuilt due to all the damage from the faulty parts. *sc

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Transmission · 32,800 miles · CA

I purchase this 2000 jeep wrangler from a toyota dealership and paid the coverage warranty during the time of purchase. When I purchased this vehicle I noticed there was a weilding underneath the axle and told the salesman about it and he said not to worry about it, it won't cause any damage. Four months later the axle broke on a freeway for no reason. We told the jeep dealership to fix the problem. They didn't even help us with the problem and quoting us 1,000 dollars to get it fixed from a jeep wrangler dearlership. This problem was already there when we purchased this vehicle. They should have fixed it before selling it to us. The warrenty we purchased did not cover the damage because it wasn't under warrenty. So,they can not fix the problem and need to tow it to a professional body lifting shop. We towed it there and it cost us 500.00 to fix the damage that was already there in the beginning when we purchased the vehicle.

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · NC

Jeep wrangler nv3550 manual five speed transmission noise. At 20,000 miles the transmission made irregular noises that chrysler claims are normal. Now, just as the warranty is running out they claim these same noises are a failing transmission that needs repair at the cost of $2000.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Transmission · AZ

2000 wrangler sport, 4.0 liter, 5-speed transmission - loud transmission noises at idle with clutch out. Took it back to dealer (earnhardt's jeep in tempe) twice when vehicle still under warranty. Dealer replaced clutch once, which resolved problem with gear sticking but not noise problem. Dealer said noise problem common to that year and no fix as yet, but said I would be eligible for fix when factory developed one. Went to tate's in holbrook yesterday. They showed me on computer that there is now a factory identified fix involving replacing a shaft and bushing or bearing in the transfer case, but said they won't fix mine since out of warranty. Wrote a letter to earnhardt's but haven't heard anything yet. Fix is 21-001-01 dated february, 2001.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Transmission · 15,000 miles · CA

Each time the car was put into reverse when backing out of garage or parking lot, the automatic transmission would abruptly jump into reverse gear with a very loud and abrupt motion. If you did not have your foot on brake when you put it in gear, car would leap backwards. Dealer found a leaking valve base gasket in the transmission, which he replaced. Car has been fine since, with no further problems with the transmission.

Filed Jun 9, 2003 · Body, Engine · 2,000 miles · NJ

Persistent leak problems since jeep was 6 months old. Return to dealer over 5 times before noticeable leaks stopped (behind dash board, floor at drivers and a passenger side) fix under originally warranty. 4 new leaks and return of two old leaks - not covered by extended warranty now dealer wants $650 to fix. Additionally have numerous transmission problems and paint rusting problems since a month after I purchase the vehicle.