Jeep will not hold first gear in. Every time it is put into first gear, the shifter is kicked out. The clutch was pushed in completely when put into gear and the problem still occurs. The issue usually happens at about 5 MPH and below and sometimes when completely stopped. This issue has nearly caused multiple accidents due to the inability to be able accelerate as needed. One of the "solutions" is to use second gear to take off and completely bypass the first gear which will speed up the wear on the clutch causing premature replacement.
2010 Jeep Wrangler transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v290000 (air bags) and 12v216000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.
My wife parked our jeep at the top of driveway. Car was placed in park and she got out of the car. She went to get something out of then back seat and could not open the doors. She realized the keys were in the ignition and she shut the car off and pulled out the keys. When she did this, the jeep started rolling down the driveway dragging her along. Vehicle threw her and ran over both legs and had other internal injuries as well as severe concussion.
Transmission cooler lines are leaking from the metal to rubber fittings. They've been replaced before, but the oem part develops this leak. Chrysler issued a tsb for this and dealer states it's a known issue. My vehicle is no longer covered by the tsb & this is a fire hazard as the atf gets all over the front end.
My 2010 jeep (manual) pops out of 1st gear, very violently, after I've started into the middle of an intersection. Potentially very dangerous to me, my passengers, & whoever the unlucky vehicle's passengers may be meeting me at that moment. This has happened since I bought it 2 1/2 years ago. 1 mechanic asked if I knew how to drive a stick. I'm female, 41yrs & have been driving a stick since I learned at age 13 it is the only type of transmission I drive. I'm writing now because I didn't know this existed before & started searching for a better transmission not a replacement when I found this & a few more that state the same problems I'm having. I'm not sure how many of these complaints need to be given before someone hears them & chooses to listen but hopefully soon. It's jan. 2016
The problem is and has been with first gear (6 speed manual transmission). Within the first year of ownership the local jeep dealer was asked about the "popping-out" of first gear. They said that they could not get it to do so while they had it in their possession. Within the last two (2) months it has gotten to be not only an annoyance, but a safety issue. Safety in that pulling out in traffic becomes an "adventure." there is no confidence that it will not pop-out leaving the vehicle momentarily in a stalled condition with approaching oncoming traffic. One week ago it was taken again to the local jeep dealer. Warranty expired this past april. The problem was acknowledged and the cost for them to repair this problem was stated to be $6,000. {note: online we have noticed many concerns and complaints identical to ours. In fact, many jeep dealers have used the exact same line "we could not get it to occur." apparently there has also been a tsb issued by jeep addressing the issue of the first gear popping problem}
Keeps popping out of 1st gear.
Lines from transmission to cooler leak transmission fluid which could cause fire. Have read and heard about many other vehicles having the same problem. Saw a letter addressing older models of this vehicle but they tell me that mine isn't covered by this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the transmission line had a small leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed the transmission line needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 8/21/15*cn updated 9/29/2017
The transmission cooler lines on my 2010 jeep wrangler began to leak at the hose-to-tube crimp joints. There was no other wear to the lines - only the failure of the hose-to-crimp area. The cooler lines had to be fully replaced to correct the problem. Chrysler issued a document covering 2008-2010 jeep wrangler issues with the transmission cooler lines weeping at the hose-to-tube crimp joints, but this doesn't seem to cover my VIN for the year. Further vins should be included in the fix, as it seems to be a problem with more jeeps than they have previously included.
The vehicle fails to accelerate at a reasonable safe speed to merge with interstate traffic in the given distance allowed for merging. When accelerating to a speed of 60-65 MPH and the vehicles engine reaches an indicated RPM of approx 3500-4000 RPM, the vehicle will cease to accelerate and actually decelerate while the vehicle's engine RPM continues to increase until the accelerator pedal is released. The driver has to release foot from accelerator pedal to allow the engine RPM to drop below an RPM of 3500 and the vehicle to resume acceleration. This vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission.
After backing out of parking space, stopping and placing jeep in drive, vehicle continued to move in reverse. Dash display continued to indicate car was in reverse. Vehicle was placed in park and the ignition turned off. Vehicle would not restart. Tried disconnecting battery but did not reset. Also tried the manual override, which did allow shifting to neutral, however vehicle would still not start. Display continued to show vehicle in reverse regardless of shifting to different gears. This could have been a dangerous situation, with potential for injuries to those in the parking lot. Also, could have resulted in an accident had it occurred at an intersection or other location. Why is this not a recall? This seems to be occurring in many jeep/chrysler products based on vehicle forums.
Jeep wrangler 2dr sahara (lhd) manual transmission. Vehicle jumps out of 1st gear and goes into neutral with a loud bang. This has happened numerous times. I found out that you have to push the stick into 1st gear real well and the problem stops.
While driving down the road at approx 45mph, the jeep began to shake/jump uncontrollably for no apparent reason. We took it into the jeep dealer from whom we bought the vehicle. He tightened the track bar (??) and replaced the steering stabilizer. We explained to him that we were beginning a cross country trip, so he should check everything. A week or so later, we began the trip from florida to california. Two days into the trip (east texas), while traveling at highway speeds, we experienced the shake again. We had to top the vehicle and took it to the nearest jeep dealership, driving on side streets at minimal speeds. The dealership replaced the upper and lower ball joints. There were already two jeeps in the shop with the same problem and while we were there, another person came in with the same issue. We then continued our trip. Two days later, in california, we again experienced the shake while traveling at highway speeds. Again, we took the car to a jeep dealer who said we needed to replace the steering stabilizer. We told him it had already been done. He noted that the stabilizer that comes as standard equipment with the jeep is not robust enough and that most jeeps will experience this problem if not upgraded. We also reported this sequence of events to jeep. We have since researched this issue on the internet and have found the problem is know as "death wobble" and seems to be quite prevalent.
The jeep broke the cotter/ safety pin [xxx] of the 4x4 shifter case. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This vehicle is equipped with a 6 speed manual transmission. When crossing a busy highway the shifter/transmission pops out of gear with such force as to feel like you were struck from behind. It also leaves you dead in the water so to speak, with traffic coming at you. This was the 1st of several incidents like this that has happened. Though these incidents happen at low speed they pose the threat of injury or death from being struck while your vehicle is out of gear. I reported it to the selling dealer it came from who referred me to amoco transmission to have it looked at under warranty. Ammco referred me to go to a jeep dealer because there is a tsb concerning this problem. Once again I contacted the selling dealer I purchased it from to see how they wanted to proceed. They contacted the local jeep dealer and were told that yes chrysler knows of the problem but it is nothing they're fixing under warranty. This issue should be a recall before someone is injured or killed. I have checked online and found that apparently this is an ongoing problem that many others have and are going through with their manual transmission equipped jeep wranglers.
My transmission cooler line started leaking on may 02,2014 at 1500 as I was returning home from work.
The clip that connects the floor shifter cable to the automatic transmission came off. I was stranded! Had my jeep towed to an auto repair shop that re-installed the clip that was not installed correctly at the factory. $123.00 later. I think jeep owes me$123.00.
While pulling out from a stop the vehicle will pop out of first gear violently. This has happened to me while pulling out on a busy highway, where I have been nearly hit. After doing some research online I have found multiple complaints on this issue and a tsb the chrysler has issued.
I have a 2010 wrangler rubicon, manual tranny that pops out of first gear on occasion. There are numerous forums with complaints I found youtube videos showing the problem as well. I inquired about a year ago when under warranty and told no recall and no " problem" it did it last night going through an intersection (left turn) which becomes a safety issue when the jeep ceases to travel and I get t- boned.
I was coming back from lunch break and was getting ready to pull into the parking space at work, when I shift the shifter back to neutral... The shifter broke off. It looks like the welding job was not to standar. From my visual inspection of the welding I can see air pockets. Luckly I was not on a highway or else this could have turn ugly for me.
Submission from constituent re 2010 jeep recall notice from chrysler. *smd the consumer stated she has made several attempts to get her vehicle fixed, but the dealership would take a look at the notice, and say they would get back to her.
I am having major problems with over drive shaking and not running right at all. My jeep will kick itself in neutral and flash the prndl lights kick the check engine light on when you are driving. S done it at bad intersections trying to pull across the high way. I have had to a service shop and talked to many people trying to figure out what to do. It does not need a rebuild. So please give me info on any help what to try before it gets me killed.it is getting very dangerous!
Just bought the used jeep. Pops out of 1st gear regularly (did it the first night I drove it home), so hard it forces the jeep forward and feels like someone rear-ended me. I've nearly been rear-ended multiple times because pulling out at a parking lot or red light and folks behind me keep going and have to stop on a dime while I scramble to get it back into 1st gear. It now happens about 5 times a week. Took it to the dealership but they can't "replicate it" so it just keeps happening. There are multiple forums and websites online where folks have similar problems with 1st gear but chrysler won't issue a recall.
Owner reports: unexplained vehicle fire under normal driving conditions in a city road. (35-45 MPH) 2010 jeep wrangler while moving, owner/driver noticed smoke coming out from the sides, front and inside cabin area, and the permeating smell of burning plastic and vehicle fluid(s). Immediately, the power-steering system lost functionality while owner tried to pull-over to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle failed to maneuver properly and with ease. Without any prior warning from vehicle the engine compartment area suddenly caught on fire while vehicle was still moving. Visible fire flames ensued from the hood area. Owner immediately stopped, turned off ignition and proceeded to use a fire extinguisher. That, when owner arrived at front of vehicle, he saw flames protruding from under the hood. Owner proceeded to open hood to fight fire with his own fire extinguisher . Owner had to, immediately, jump-back because hot oil/fluids (power steering, transmission coolant fluid) was gushing out in massive amounts. Despite owner's attempt to extinguish flames, the engines compartment area, kept burning up since an uncertain vehicle oil/fluid kept feeding the fire. (not gasoline) by now, electrical sparks were flying on burned out wires. Owner was sternly advised to retreat by police officers. Fire dept arrived and finally put out fire. Note: prior to this fire, no vehicle trouble was present, nor evident. Dashboard instruments did not indicate to check engine. The temperature gauge was within normal range. No audible alarms or vehicle warnings were heard. Vehicle worked fine before incident. The dealer's maintenance records will show service performed 2 months before this incident. Vehicle was never involved in any type of car crash or accident. Chrysler group has claimed; "no indication of a manufacturing defect" -can nhsta please investigate this matter?
Bought a certified used vehicle from fairfield dodge, crysler, jeep in muncy , pa and in 4 months of owning this vehicle it had a recall on the transmission skid plate, engine light on due to broken sensor, in need of four brake rotors and brake pads. They stated that when they serviced the vehicle when they purchased it that the rotors were cut for the last time when they certified the vehicle for sale on the lot. And now four months later it needs $1,200.00 worth of repairs. They state that the esim was broken by me or someone that was under the hood and that I would have to pay for the parts but not the labor the same with the brakes. I feel that this vehicle should have never been front line ready or even certified with all these issues, they are very, very poor representitives of your brand. I did not buy a jeep to have major problems within four months of purchase. Then when I arrived the day of service they no longer had my recall part they put it on another vehicle that came in before mine. I live two hours away from the dealership and they failed to do there job.
2010 jeep wrangler. Consumer states problem with busted boot and vibration while driving which worsens as speed increases. *tgw the consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer four times, with no resolution. The dealer replaced the drive shaft, input shaft, torque convertor and a worn drum.
This jeep has never been used for any type of off roading, yet it has a burnt smell coming from the transmission. It was taken to the dealer where it was checked however they could not determine what was causing the burnt smell and smoke coming from the transmission. It has now been checked a couple of times, where only an transmission oil change was performed because they never found out the problem. I can only hope I do not become a statistic, before the problem is found.
After traversing a national forest service road leaves collected between the transmission skid plate and the exhaust system. While driving at interstate speeds I was flagged down by another car to inform me that sparks were coming from under my jeep. Luckily this was at night when the sparks could be seen. I stopped the vehicle and immediately discharged my fire extinguisher on the leaves. This only slowed the fire... Cold water from a ice chest finally fully extinguished the fire. The debris was removed and the area was inspected with no damage noted. I was able to continue on my trip.
The recent recall by jeep on the 2010 wranglers does not fit the situations that have been occurring. Several owners have experienced spontaneous fires, and were not in any off-road situation that could have cause debris to collect on or near the catalytic converter. They were simply driving home from work, or on the highway. One owner, who contacted me, had 16 miles on it (2012 model), and had just picked it up from the dealership. It caught on fire on his way home. Another owner had 600 miles on it (another 2012 model) and it was sitting in front of his home. Numerous have not been on the 2010 models either. The debris that "collected" under my vehicle was not burned up in the fire, and not even in that same location. I believe that this "recall" is jeep's attempt to bandage a larger issue they are hiding from the public. Video from my fire clearly shows a liquid (tranny fluid or fuel) pouring from the vehicle from the very beginning of the fire. My feeling is that it's a tranny cooler overflow problem, or a bad fuel line connection. Here is a link to the facebook page that I created for others to post their experiences. Https://www.facebook.com/jeepwranglersthatcaughtonfire.
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