Transmission Failure problems of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler

Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2019

Transmission fluid overheated causing a transmission failure. No warning light came on.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2017

Hotoil alarm comes on under normal driving conditions on a daily basis. Transmission is overheating and needs an appropriate grabs cooler or this will cause fire. This needs to be addressed ASAP before transmission failure!.




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