I was driving on city street driving 25 MPH , when my jeep wrangler ceased immediately. Differential leaked fluid. I have also noticed the rear brake passenger side leak which I believe connects to differential. I brought it to a technician attention when I took my car to a recall and mentioned its not a problem. I had my children in my car. Could have caused a fatal accident. Lucky I was not on a highly driving 70 MPH
2013 Jeep Wrangler transmission complaints
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Car shuts down while driving and seems to kick a lot going from gear to gear.
The vehicle keeps losing power at the most inopportune times (passing a vehicle; in a construction zone with no shoulder; on a highway). I have almost gotten into 4 accidents b/c of this problem. Whenever the vehicle goes faster than 70 MPH...power is lost. It continually throws off a code of 0369. The dealership has replaced the following to try to fix the problem: replaced ABS system; replaced stability control system; replaced oil filter housing; replaced the cam twice; swapped the cam; replaced the cam phaser; replaced all 4 cam phasers; re-flashed the PCM; replaced the PCM. Today it goes in to the dealership for the 10th time to try to get it fixed. It is a death trap to all that share the road with it, not to mention extremely unreliable. It has never been off-roaded and is well maintained.
I was driving with my children in the jeep to a dental appointment driving 45 miles per hour. I hear a cling clunk sound and ABS light comes on and then a loud bang and jeep does not want to go. I pulled over right away I smell a awful smell. So I shut my truck off. Called my husband and leave my truck and get a ride to dental appointment. We called a tow truck next day to have it towed to auto repair shop. I get a call two days later stating my emergency break system had faulted and engaged it's self snapping my axel, speed sensor and break rotor. All of these things were ripped and everything will need to be replaced due to emergency break system failure. If I had been going on the high way at high way speeds I could have flipped my vehicle with me and my children. This issue needs to be replaced by the manufacturer do to it being faulty emergency brake system.
I pulled into parking space, foot on brake,( zero speed naturally) as I started to move shifter from drive to park, the engine roared and jeep accelerated up over curb and ~ 20ft till I hit the corner of the la fitness building ( my destination) all the time with my foot depressed very hard on the brake. Damaging front bumper, grill , headlight and windshield on left corner (driver side). I deployed all my strength to brake during event with no effect, turned off car, and put it in park. Air bag did not deploy. 1-10-2019 at ~ 8:45am. Carrolton texas (75007 ) police report # 2019008855, officer elmore # 680 filed on 1-10-2019. I called huffines jeep dealership to inquire if issues with sudden acceleration had been reported (officer reccomend I check before I drive to their repair shop) bob in customer service said he did not know of any issues or recalls. So I slowly drove with warning light active at ~ 20 MPH to shop to start repairs (geico ins. Claim # 0529467460101044 )
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle automatically went into limp mode and the hot oil and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the rpms failed to increase. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle for the indicators to dim. The vehicle was taken to feeny chrysler dodge jeep ram of midland (7400 eastman ave, midland, mi 48642) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced and there was corrosion in the totally integrated power module. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a year later. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that the starter was replaced and the vehicle was driveable for two days; however, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they stated that the fuel pump module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 62,521.
I have had the clutch replaced once already and it is now exibiting the same error as before. The clutch will depress but not fully disengage for a prper and safe shift. The vehicle is in motion and the clutch does not fully disengage if the vehicle ia sitting the clutch will disengage on one out of three pumps of the clutch.
My 2013 wrangler unlimited has recently started to stall while driving. It happens randomly, 4 times in the last 3.5 months - the latest was today and yesterday. It starts again after sitting about 5-10 minutes or disconnecting the battery and seems to drive fine otherwise. No lights go off, it just dies and I loose power steering. This has happened in lower gears as well as higher. The dealership states they have never heard of this problem and advised me that they would not be able to do much since no dash lights go off. I have bought a code reader and no codes are thrown. It happened while driving on a major highway doing 65-70 MPH while in the middle lane. The car literally just shuts off with no notice. My family could have been killed! In short...car was moving then shut down for no reason.
My jeep wrangler is stalling and once I get it restarted the transmission will jerk when shifting. I have taken it to my local jeep dealer and they were not able to locate the problem. When this happens the check engine light is not coming on so they can't diagnose it. This typically happens when in reverse or when coming to a stop in drive. This has happened several times in traffic. I am afraid this will cause an accident. The reason I took it to the dealership, I was in traffic at a stoplight and it stalled on me 5 times before I could get it to keep running. This has also happened when sitting still and idoling. I love my jeep and have wanted one since I was a kid. I was very disappointed that the dealership was not able to fix the problem. I found online where 2017-18 models were having this same issue. My wrangler is a 2013 sport unlimited. I think you should consider looking into expanding this recall to include older years. I am asking for your help to fix this issue in my jeep. Please advise my local dealership of how to find and fix the issue. Please help before an accident is caused by this problem.
Please refer to the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v524000. This is happening to my jeep. At times it would do a quick "chug". Other times it has stalled. After about 25 minutes, I would be able to start the jeep. This began last november. The most recent stall was august 20, 2018.
Both times my problem occurred I was driving down the highway at about 70-75 MPH and the sway control and check engine lamp would both illuminate. The vehicle would go into power derate mode and you couldn't accelerate. Hooked a diagnostic code reader to the vehicle and found chrysler trouble codes p0369, p2638, and c121c. Had to do with camshaft sensor, and transmission torque request being denied. I took it to the dealership and they couldn't find any problem. I have found multiple people on online jeep forums that have had the same issue occur. The dealership just had me go and pick up my vehicle exactly as it was when I brought it in. Hoping to find out if anybody had this issue and actually got it fixed. Had this issue occur twice. One time was the day that I bought the vehicle 7/28/2018 and the second was on my way to the dealership on 7/31/2018.
2013 jeep wrangler had 72,000 highway miles, never towed or beat on jeep. While driving at 70mph on highway car suddenly swerved violently to right and left multiple times, almost flipped over. Had it towed to belle tire and found right rear axel went out, affected calipers and brakes all had to be replaced. I was less than 2 months out of powertrain, called they wont reimburse since it was not repaired at jeep dealer. The car ABS/tracktion control lights went on, hardly went forward due to brakes locked up and smelled like it was burning, actual right rear rim too hot to touch, wouldn't even move in gear unless gassed it. Never had a warning, rear brakes had just been replaced two months earlier.
Numerous events of sudden stalling of vehicle at high speed in drive, at low speed in drive and reverse; creating a very dangerous situation involving near-miss rear end collisions. Can take up to 15 minutes to restart engine. Engine sometimes appears to restart with a ticking sound, has no power and automatic transmission can't be shifted into drive or reverse. Other times, engine starts and transmission can be shifted into drive or reverse, but gears do not engage. Numerous events, as common as stalling events, involving sudden and sometimes violent shocks to the drivetrain, which happen at all speeds, usually when accelerating. Everyone knows this is a tipm issue, with serious safety implications related to the potential for high speed rear end collisions by following vehicles, that chrysler and the federal safety agency have not taken adequate action to remedy except on limited affected vehicle types. Substantial information exists on this known issue, including information and documentation submitted to chrysler and the federal safety agency. This particular vehicle was purchased new, started to exhibit this series of problems at the beginning of 2018 after 60,000+ miles, and has been back and forth to the dealer multiple times. There are no recorded error codes according to the dealer. The fuel pump relay has been replaced by dealer, supposedly, which was the latest unsuccessful attempt at solving the problem? Prior to that work was performed on the transmission, supposedly, which also did not solve the problem? Prior to the current symptoms, two unexplained dead battery events occurred. Now, readily found information shows a link with tipm and fuel pump relay failures that allow the fuel pump to run and drain the battery after turning off the ignition. How many more reports to the federal safety agency will it take to responsibly address this very serious potential rear collision safety issue related to the tipm?
No heat! Clogged heater core! Grit and slime in dirty/discolored oem coolant (10 yr/150k mile rated). Never touched or added to, unless undocumented by dealer. This is our family vehicle that my wife/kids use daily, and it is about 10f here in vt right now. Very common chrysler issue apparently and dealer does nothing but attempt to flush multiple times which does not solve the problem and is a huge inconvenience! I am still under 5 yr/100k powertrain warranty, since when is cooling system not part of power train? Heat was reduced last winter, this winter virtually none. Dangerous to constantly clear the windshield with no defrost! This needs to be a recall
Is not shifting into gear while driving it-was told my another mechanic that is reading as a shift control module issue under diagnostic testing machine- should be covered by power train warranty- vehicle only has 69k miles- calling chrysler jeep
Stalls out when driving. Transmission jumps out of gear. Press on gas doesn't move. Happens out of now where. Very scary driving the vehicle. Took it to dealer and they can't "duplicate" the issue. I have did my own research and found this is a very common issue with this year of wrangler. Many have had the same complaint and dealer couldn't duplicate. My issue here is that when you know that something is wrong with your car and the dealer can't duplicate the issue and send you on your way knowing this can cause an accident. I have found this below link with the same issue from other owners https://www.carcomplaints.com/jeep/wrangler/2013/engine/engine_stalls_dies_while_driving.shtml
Vehicle first started having issues moving into drive or reverse a couple of times. Vehicle then started stalling at traffic lights. Vehicle always starts back up, but sometimes does not change into drive immediately. Restarting/shifting into manual mode works. Vehicle finally started losing power intermittently while driving/accelerating causing it to jerk significantly while driving. It mostly happens at lower gears while accelerating from stop.
Jeep keeps shutting off while driving. Recently replaced the cpm and tipm. Issue still happening. Local dealership will not assist unless it throws a code...
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. While driving, the vehicle lost power. Occasionally, the vehicle would restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 01/26/2017*ct
My new to me, but still under factory warranty, jeep wrangler sahara 2dr, caught fire and burned the day I got it. It had been driven 250kms from the jeep dealer to me, then parked until the evening. I took it for a drive for about 40km without incident, parked, and had dinner with a friend. After dinner, I used the remote start to test it, unlocked it, and got in and drove off. I stopped at a store a minute up the road, left it idling, and came out to find my check engine light flashing. I cycled the ignition, and the light went out. I proceeded towards home, but two minutes later the light came back on, followed by a very loud bang, then then the smoke from the hood. I was travelling at about 10km/hr in a neighbouthood having just turned from a stop. My vehicle came to a stop, my passenger and I jumped out, called 911, and watched as a fire coming from what appeared to be the passenger side, with something dripping and burning as well, consumed the front of the jeep. I notified the dealership and jeep canada but have yet to receive responses. Insurance deemed it a total loss. I'd owned the vehicle for 8 hours. It had 50,000kms on the odometer, and one outstanding recall (14v‑631) that wasn't done prior to delivery to me.
When routine maintenance was being performed at the dealer the transmission case broke around a portion of the case where one of the transmission oil pan bolted on. One of the mechanics commented that this portion of the transmission case appeared thin. The transmission case was sent back to the factory by the dealer. I believe this failure of the metal of the transmission case is dangerous due to this being a "trail rated" vehicle and being intended for exposure to off road conditions and this part failure being especially dangerous under these conditions and, of course, if it were to fail in regular driving. It is my belief that if this failure were to occur while driving the vehicle could loose power and thus loose control and under off road conditions could create a very precarious and especially dangerous condition.
I was in motion driving my jeep rubicon off road in 4wd high and was heading down a steep slop and while shifting my 6 speed manual transmission from 3rd to 2nd the gear shift arm pulled of its mount. Due to the shift arm assembly coming off, I missed 2nd gear and ended up stuck in neutral. Before I realized exactly what happened I had traveled about 20 yards freewheeling. Due to the speed increase I had to apply my brakes which then caused the jeep to slide sideways. I was able to gain control and ride the brakes down to the bottom of the slope where I investigated what happened and then had to make temporary repairs as I was stuck in a ravine with no easy way out. After a couple of hours attempting to get the shift assembly reinstalled I was able to drive out of the ravine and back to camp to improve the temp repair. I did not drive the jeep again that weekend until I was ready to head home. I drove it the 280 miles home with the temporary repair in place.
Jeep randomly stalls and engine dies while driving. Jeep has replaced o2 sensor, PCM and tipm. Problem is still occurring. Very dangerous to drive not knowing when the engine will quit working. Problem started occurring around 45000 miles and is still occurring
Vehicle stalls at random times but most often when putting into reverse after sitting for a while. It has stalled while driving on major roads which could have been life threatening. The transmission also shifts very jerky at times for no real reason. The windshield wipers will come on randomly and usually seem tied to turn on the turn signals which happen to be on the other control knob. Lights will dim on nav/radio when windshield wipers are turned on. I would say there is an obvious electrical/computer issue that must be causing these things to happen. I have read hundreds of similar complaints.
2 issues with my 13 wrangler unlimited 1st ... Engine temp gets up to about 80 percent of the guage. I have had it in 3 times they replaced the water pump twice and still same issues. They have replace thermostat coolant flush ect. The dealer connot find out whats wrong. I have resorted to adding a secondary coolant fan and it helps a bit but its still a problem ive had since a year fater buying it. 2nd ... The transmission(automatic) when going up any kind of incline it does not want to shift untill about 6k rpms. I have had it in for this also and dealer claims nothing they can find.
Transmission stalled on freeway going 65 MPH. Lucky to be alive. Coasted off of freeway in nick of time. This should not happen, how many others have had this death defying experience.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v234000 (power train , steering) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,200. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked without warning and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 04/07/16*lj consumer stated it is completely broke updated 05/29/18
My jeep engine stalled completely. I was taking off from a stop light on a 4 lane highway and it stalled with no warning. I was able to roll to a side road. I waited 5 mins and I was ablet to start it back up, replaced what I thought was the battery. 3 days later was on a busy interstate in downtown miami and it completely stalled again. In the middle of a busy 6 lane highway, I was very lucky to get through the traffic and roll into the median. I waited 5 minutes and was able to start it again. Drove directly to dealership that said it will take weeks to fix. Also have issue with lurching transmission at between 1500 to 1600 RPM. It clunks into the next gear. Also, getting electrical issues with cigarrete lighter. When using a charger in cigarrete lighter the radio does not work, it becomes just static.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v234000 (power train, steering) and 14v631000 (electrical system, visibility) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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