2014 Jeep Wrangler: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Jun 28, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · SC

XXX lights on dash for abs, brakes, traction came on upon commuting home from [XXX] to [XXX]. I went to Honda Fredericksburg and diagnosis was C2200 failed and the part was on back order. Returned to SC and followed up with Jeep and local automotive services and part back order but able to drive without replacement and still awaiting product. XXX engine light on in addition to the continual abs, brake, traction lights as well as vehicle going into limp mode. Took it immediately to local automotive services shop and received ABS control Module failure is now sending error to other sensors to put Jeep in limp mode and inoperable. OEM Part still on back order and unable to obtain from Jeep. I contacted Mt. Pleasant Jeep dealership service department as well and unable to get the part. No part available and unknown timeframe which leaves me to garage the Jeep while waiting for a new part to become available. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 17, 2026 · Brakes · NE

ABS Module component has failed which controls anti-lock brakes, cruise control and traction control. Jeep has no stock of ABS Modules, and no production dates for potential fix. Therefore these Jeeps have reverted a decade or two in safety losing their ABS, traction control and going into limp mode, which prevents you from driving (I have not experienced limp mode but neither do I wish for this to happen.)

Filed Nov 10, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Abs module failing in 1000's of vechiles and jeep has no solution to any customers. No parts are available world wide. Leaving people stranded in remote places unable to use a expensive vechile. Abs module fails and then your vechil is stuck in gear will not change gears in the transmission, speedo fails and vechile sitting on bicks for years until some time a part becomes available in a scrapyard.

Filed Sep 7, 2025 · Brakes · FL

While driving in town the red warning lights came on (Traction control, abs lights) Vehicle would not shift when trying to accelerate, speedometer not working along with a few other issues. Mechanic said abs module needs to be replaced. Then he informed me that the part is not available for purchase and not being manufactured anymore. I now have a vehicle that is useless and not safe to drive. This is unacceptable customer service. Very disappointed in Jeep for not addressing this problem or offering an alternative solution. I can not afford to buy another car.

Filed Jun 13, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · OK

My 2014 jeep wrangler unlimited started throwing the motor in limp mode. Had it checked out and it's the TIPM and the wiring harness. As I dug into that some 2014 jeeps already have a recall on this. But I cannot find on my VIN. Could this be a needed recall that this jeep needs to be added too? Help please.almost caused an accident 3 different times throwing a brand new motor into limp mode

Filed Jul 17, 2024 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · OH

The contact called on behalf of a customer who owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while the driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shift to the intended gear and went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the driver was able to pull to the side of the road. The driver turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the driver was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the part was not available and was under engineering review. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2022 · Transmission · MA

The vehicle will unexpectedly not be able to shift gears up or down suddenly due to a switch sensor located in the transmission transfer case that malfunctions due to corrosion due to lack of protection on the wiring which is exposed to the elements. I noticed this happening a few times before I had a chance to take it into the dealer repair shop. When I was on my way home from work commuting through evening rush hour, I was driving at normal residential street speeds and as traffic sped up my car did not shift gears but rather kept revving higher. I was driving along with traffic and noticed as we were slowing down it didn't downshift either. I was able to pull over and inspected the vehicle but didn't notice any wrong. I had to drive home with my hazards and at a set speed as much as possible. It was not a safe situation nor would it be good for the engine had it got pushed harder.

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · CO

My check engine light came on after driving less than 5mi. I stopped and consulted the manual. I decided to proceed home after reading it is only urgent if light is flashing. I checked my obd and it read the code p06dd which indicated a problem with oil pump. My low oil pressure light did not come on. Dealership replaced a switch. Shortly after my light came back on reading the same code. Additionally, I smelled burning oil and car went to limp mode when at 3000 rpms. Dealership replaced oil pump finally. Shortly after, the car began leaking a lot of oil. Dealership replaced oil cooler/housing. Due to the constant problems and misdiagnosis I consulted several other dealerships and found out that they frequently see my vehicle type to replace cooler. Apparently, it is due to changes made on the 3.6 engines including a plastic piece that was formally metal. The dealership I had do the repairs, claim that the switch was the problem and everything else was coincidental despite me having the code for oil pump from day 1. At approx 45000mi it is uncommon for oil system failures however it seems to be common for this make/model/year at similar milages. Search forums about this problem.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Transmission · 13,000 miles · UT

I was driving downhill on the freeway (just east of snowville, ut) at approx 70 MPH (speed limit 80), when the jeep suddenly shifted into a much lower gear (1st or 2nd). Of course we spun out--first one way, then the other as I fought for control I either got it into neutral or it went into neutral itself and I regained control and got it to the side of the road. I was very lucky not to have rolled the vehicle or hit other vehicles, and my wife said she would have rolled it. After I got it to the side of the road, it would not go into gear for sometime and the engine light went on. After three or four tries, it eventually went into gear and the engine light stayed on, and we drove the 60 miles or so back home at a much slower speed. I drove it to the dealer the following day and they said to bring it back on monday, which I did and they kept it several days but could not find the problem. My wife won't drive the vehicle at all now, and I am afraid to drive it at freeway speeds, though it now seems to be driving ok. Of course I'm concerned that this might happen to me again, but I'm also concerned that it might happen to someone with less driving experience and kill someone.

Filed Oct 4, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 4,200 miles · GA

First time it happened, I was pulling out of a red light and it seemed the jeep wouldn't shift gears, the rpms revved up and it seemed as though the transmission was not keeping up with the rpms. This continued for a couple seconds and I pulled to the birm of the road and put the jeep in neutral. I then proceeded to put it in drive and pulled out. I took my jeep to the dealer (jeep in newnan ga) and they told me nothing was wrong. The computer didn't diagnose any problem. This has since happened two more times. The last incident was on october 3rd when my wife was driving. The person behind her almost wrecked into her.