18 problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I get a roaring sound from the transmission when the clutch is not depressed, and in neutral, but goes away when the clutch is depressed. If you turn the ignition off with the clutch not depressed the engine rattles and shakes. It's also hard to change gears after the Jeep has been driven for 20 to 30 minutes, and it has popped out of gear several times. The first time it popped out of gear I was merging in traffic on the highway, and caused a truck behind me to run off the road to avoid hitting me. Nobody was hurt, but they very well could have been. I have taken it to coker Jeep and Chrysler in texarkana, texas, and was told that they couldn't find any thing wrong, so I made them drive me around, and they saw what I was talking about. They were going to order, and change the throw out bearing, but I drove another 2000 Jeep on there lot and it did the exact same thing, so they just wrote it off as normal, and have refused to do anything about it. I know I am only 1 person, but it seems to me that it would be in the best interest of Chrysler to adress this problem instead of ignoring it. Eventually somebody is going to die as a result, and Chrysler will be in the same position as Ford found theselves in, but Chrysler won't have a tire company to blame it on. I also have a problem with the passenger side floofboard taking on water. It doesn't matter if it's raining or not, after an hour or so of driving with the a/c running the floor gets soaking wet. The floorboard around the drain hole on the passenger side is starting to show signs of rust. I have read the complaints on your website, and it seems to me that there are enough complaints about these problems that Chrysler would do something about it. My Jeep is 3 years old this month, and subsequent my factory warranty has run out. I would like some answers.
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I believe a brand new vehicle should have nothing wrong with it for at least 2 years thats why I bought a new one. This has been the worst time of my life and I cannot get help without spending loads of money to fight these people and Chrysler. No ,safety defect listed in summary.
Water leaks under the dash on the drivers side if driving at hiway speeds. Transmission pops out of gear at take off and is hard to shift after the vehicle is driven and warmed up.
My complaint is the same as all the others, this wonderful new transmission pops out of gear upon take off periodically. I've had two near miss collision in intersections when it pops out. Transmission also sounds like it has a handfull of marbles in it. All the complaints make me feel better because if I ever get killed in an accident when it pops out of gear my wife can sue the pants off of Chrysler! hopefully they will recall this before that happens. I will never buy another Chrysler product!!!.
Transmission kicks violently out of first gear when accelerating from a stop. Problem is intermittent but has been present from day one of ownership. Design defect! NHTSA - reference other identical complaints in the odi database!.
Hillsboro Jeep admits that my transmission isn't working properly but refuses to do anything to fix the problem.
The manual shifting keeps locking up. It doesn't shift properly. Dealer keeps saying "normal" but it's not normal when I drive other Jeeps on the lot.
Since purchase has had rough grinding like shifting from first to second gear, often with loud clunking sounds and stiff shifting. Dealer notified twice but said they could not duplicate the problem. Many others complaining of similar problems with the nvg 3550 manual 5 speed transmission. I fear someday this transmission will completely fail and cause a serious accident. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*733521.
When shifting vehicle from any of the gears, they get stuck in between. Dealership mechanic replaced transmission twice . But, problem is still there. The transmission must be defective because it continuous to malfunction, and it is safety hazard.
Transmission very noisy when in neutral with clutch out, also while driving. Has on several occasions stuck in 2nd. Gear. Took back to dealer several times and was advised that there was nothing they could do, that they all sound that way. It has become louder with more mileage on the vehicle. I am to the point where I am considering selling vehicle. It sounds like a bucket of bolts and I do not want to wait until it fails completly. I have heard of numerous others with same problem who have had the transmissions replaced with no improvement. I am very disappointed in this vehicle.
Transmission is very loud whn idling (stops when clutch is depressed), after extended drive time - clutch becomes very sticky and difficult to shift, occasional dropping from gear.
5spd transmission is abnornally loud and occasionally pops out of gear.
1. Transmission extremely noisy in neutral (clutch not depressed); 2. Shifting is extremely difficult after driving long distances (after heating up); & 3. Transmission pops out of gear (1st) occasionally.
This report is regarding the nv3550 clutch chatter on my Jeep. I have been reporting this to various dealers and to daimler Chrysler since I took delivery of the vehicle. I know many others with the same issues. Dc and dealers began by saying it was normal. Now there are rumors that there will be a TSB released on this issue. I am reporting it to you as suggested by a friend--mainly 'for the record. ' thanks.
Very hard to shift when it gets warmed up.
Transmission was very hard to shift, problem was sporadic. Hard to get out of gear and then suddenly would release unexpectedly. Would happen while driving for a period of time & not right away. Took to dealer, and transmission was replaced at least 3 times. Been back off/on at dealer 10 times. Now on 4th transmission & dealer will not repair problem again.
Transmission became noisy. Replaced under warranty. Trans model nvg-3550.