Manual Transmission problems of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler

2009 Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4wd w/6speed manual transmission. This is a known problem according to a recent dealership service visit that they are "fully aware of". The gear shift frequently pops out of 1st gear while starting from a standstill. Vehicle has 28,000 miles on it, issue had begun at about 16-18k. It began as a sporadic issue and has become more frequent, approx 1-2 times per month. On the service visit 1/20/2011, dealership was of no help as they could not replicate the problem and no repair or advice was given. Vehicle will be out of warrenty in approx 8000k. This common issue will then be on the hands of the owner. It is actually more of a safety issue as there is no warning when it'll pop out of gear as one pulls into the flow of traffic and then suddenly becomes immobile posing a serious t-bone potential. Surprising, the total lack of responsibility on the dealership/auto manufacturer regarding this issue since it is so well known to the service department.

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4x4. The contact was driving 7 mph and attempting to accelerate into traffic. The vehicle shifted into first gear and then independently shifted into neutral. The failure caused the vehicle to stall without warning. The contact stated that the failure had occurred at least seven times since purchasing the vehicle. The manufacturer informed the contact there were no recalls on his vehicle or for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,000.

1) during the period of placing the manual 6 speed into first gear, the gear will sporadically pop out and abruptly back into neutral. It does not seem to make any difference as to the temperatures nor conditions outside. It occurs under normal driving conditions. (state/city road 2wd) 2) the failure is that without warning in a sporadic state, 1st gear while engaged and moving at either 1 - 10 mph will abruptly pop out of first and land in neutral with a loud thud when occurring. This is a dangerous issue in that if one is pulling onto a road to go with or against traffic and this occurs, the end result could be life threatening. If one pulls onto a road and a car is moving at 40 mph and is unable stop, a high probability exists whereas a t-bone accident could occur thus causing death. Within 2500 miles, this incident has occurred 10+ times. 3) a service visit is currently scheduled, although if it is a collar or synchronizing issue, it will as likely as not be repaired. The incident does not duplicate time after time. As I mentioned, it has occurred it 10+ times within 2500 miles. Roughly 2. 5% of the time within the 0 miles to 2500 miles this issue has occurred. However, this is not the most accurate result due to 1st gear only being utilized when pulling out from a stand still. A vast majority of mileage is added within the 4 - 6 range. 2009 Jeep Wrangler x, 2dr.

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that he was on a traffic stop and when he tried to pull off the vehicle popped out of gear. The failure happened several times ntermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000 and current mileage was 13,000.

2009 Jeep Wrangler unlimited 4x4 rubicon. Pops out of first gear upon starting from a complete stop. When I let out the clutch and press the gas the shifter pops out of first gear. It is quite alarming. Never on deceleration or once the clutch is let out.

2009 Jeep Wrangler x pops out of first gear as the vehicle accelerates from a complete stop. As this is occurring in first gear from a stop it is usually when the vehicle is merging into traffic or at a stop sign, thus creating the potential for a broadside collision or rear end.

Incident has occurred since purchase of the new vehicle. About 50% of the time, the standard transmission will thrust out of 1st gear when attempting to accelerate. This often is dangerous when pulling into busy traffic or merging onto crowded highways. Dealership and manufacturer have been unresponsive.

2009 Jeep Wrangler hesitates when accelerating, sometimes loses power, and/or bucks randomly. When starting from a stop, the vehicle will take some time to start accelerating, with the delay being in the order of 2 seconds or more. When merging, the vehicle sometimes loses power if you step on the accelerator hard. When driving the vehicle and accelerating gently, it sometimes hesitates or 'bucks' and then gains power.

Manual transmission spontaneously pops out of gear in cold weather. This results in a moving vehicle being in neutral. After failing to remedy the problem Chrysler advises to leave the vehicle parked in neutral with the parking brake on in cold weather. This does not fix the problem and is warned against in the owner's manual.