Six problems related to transfer case have been reported for the 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
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. 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.
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.
There is a rattling sound from transmission at all times. Dealer replaced transfer case at 7543 miles. An oil seal was leaking and replaced as well. Neither remedied the problem. Dealer informed consumer that Jeeps were noisy and that the noise was normal. Consumer took vehicle to another Jeep dealer at 9580 miles where they put in a new transmission and repaired the drivers door and tail gate for not closing properly.
The transmission in my 2000 Wrangler makes noise when the vehicle is in neutral with the clutch released. The transmission and the transfer case have both been replaced and the problem is still ongoing. The transmission has also popped out of gear while taking off and during regular driving. The dealership told me that all the 2000 models make this noise and that there is no fix for this problem.
New transmission at 479 miles plus several other repairs. Speedometer off 8 miles per hour. This problem still has not been fixed. Ding in door post between windshield and driver's door on delivery. Wind noise above passenger door frame. Leaks around driver and back door seals. Oil gallery plug had to be replaced at 3,149 miles. Had to remove transmission and transfer case. Jeep was in shop for a total of 32 days in order to have all work accomplished. New transmission still not working correctly. Transmission jumps out of first gear sometimes when vehicle is moving forward. New transmission was installed, but problem of clunking sound during gear change and kicking out of gear is not solved. Was told by agency shop that Chrysler corporation had a new manfacturer for 2000 Jeep transmissions and the noise was just part of the lighter transmisson. Transmission still is noisy and sounds dry all the time. We are afraid to dirve the vehicle as we don't really have faith the transmission will hold up and we will be in trouble at some point in traffic.