Manual Transmission Problems of Jeep Wrangler - part 1

The contact owns a Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that a relative was driving the vehicle at approximately 55 mph. The vehicle began to lose power and the relative stated that she smelled a burnt odor and then heard a loud boom from underneath the vehicle. The relative saw smoke and safely pulled of the highway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who diagnosed that the clutch plate had exploded through the transmission bell housing and shrapnel went through the radiator. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,4650.

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Pops out of 1st gear 2-4 times a day.

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I purchased a new 2008 Jeep Wrangler sahara edition in April of 2008. Since November of 2008 I have had several issues with the Jeep which are widely reported on the internet. The first issue was the transmission would pop out of first gear when it was cold or rainy. I immediately took it back to the dealer but they would not fix it because they couldn't get the problem to reoccur. It took Chrysler 1 year before they acknowledged the problem. So in the spring of 2010 they installed a gear rebuild kit. Meanwhile I was driving an unsafe vehicle for an entire year. The mechanic informed me that this was a temporary fix and that the problem would likely occur again. Sure enough just six months ago the transmission started to pop out of first gear. Now I am battling to try and get the dealer to fix it again. The second issue which just occurred last week and earlier today is what the internet refers to as the "death wobble. " once I get above 55mph and I hit a pot hole the Jeep wobbles uncontrollably until I completely stop. According to most forums the dealership also gives customers a very hard time about fixing this issue as well. I will attempt to contact the dealer tomorrow about the death wobble. This Jeep Wrangler 07-10 has some serious issues which need to be address immediately. Chrysler needs to issue recalls before someone gets seriously hurt. This is my third Jeep Wrangler, my first new Wrangler, and I am very disappointed in it.

6 speed transmission forks are poorly designed. Vehicle can pop out of 1st gear starting at under 15k miles. Can lead to vehicle rolling away when parked in gear as well as rolling bacj when starting on hills. My vehicle had the problem already at about 90k when I bought it. No idea how long it has been a problem in this vehicle. Many reports indicate the problem can occur in this particular transmission at as early as 15k due to design. I am an ase certified mechanic, and while it is nice to be paid to replace these parts regularly, it can be a dangerous condition and needs to be investigated.

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Jeep 2010 Wrangler unlimited manual transmission pops out of first gear when engaging from stop . The issue is random and thus dealerships and chrsyler represtatives will no help since they say they can't reproduce issue. Vehicle has been taken to several dealerships and I notified Chrysler. The issue has been documented in TSB 21-001-10 and has gone back to model yr 2007 and still no permanent solution. I had to show dealership and Chrysler TSB before they would even acknowledge issue. Consequences are life threatning. Vehicle was almost t-ed at intersection taking left across several lanes.

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My vehicle pops out of first gear intermittently. This has occurred since I purchased the vehicle in February of 2010. On-line research has revealed that this is a common problem and will not be addressed by the dealership unless it can be reporduced while they are in the vehicle. I feel this is a serious safety issue and can result in being rear ended by and unsuspecting driver or being stranded in a lane crossing traffic without the vehicle in gear.

I have a 2011 rubicon andt 2nd and 4th pops out all the time. 1st and 3rd lock in great. If I push the clutch in I dont even have to touch the shifter and it will automatically roll out of 2nd and 4th. When the temp is below 15 or 0 outside.

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2011 Jeep Wrangler rubicon unlimited. 6spd transmission pops out of 2nd and 4th gear when weather is cold. 2nd gear "crunches" when going into gear. It's been in for service on the transmission 3 times now in 3500 miles. Problems seem to be getting worse. In cold temperatures, the vehicle is very difficult and dangerous to drive.

The failure is the manual transmission violently pops out of first gear when starting to accelerate. This issue happens intermittently. When it happens, there is a complete loss of power to the wheels presenting a serious safety issue.

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.

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I own a 2011 Jeep Wrangler with a manual transmission. In cold weather and with the vehicle cold, fourth gear continually pops out of gear and now 2nd is starting to do it. I brought it to the dealership, but they could not duplicate the problem. Also, they checked the TSB, but none are listed. I have read Jeep forums and learned that some believe the problem with the 2011s is the boot, either inner or outer or both. When it is cold outside, the boots dont flex well--so it pushes the vehicle out of gear. I have been in the middle of a turn and it happens--huge safety issue.

Jeep pops out of 4th gear at times when cold. More so after hitting bumps in the road. Has happened at least 5 times now.

The Jeep Wrangler jk series with manual transmissions have in inner shift boot that becomes dislodged and cause the vehicle to pop out of gear. This happens at least once a month. My Jeep was brought to the dealership for repair and the problem happened again after 2 months. Other Jeep Wrangler owners report the same issue.

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I have a little over 45k miles on my 2008 Jeep jk and this started happening about 5 months ago. The first 1-2 times I sort of chalked it up to an unusual oddity. But it has now happened over a couple of dozen times! it seems to happen more and more now. This is a manual 6 speed transmission. . . . The problem has happened in first gear only. It always happens from a standstill stop. So I am stopped and in 1st gear (I know I am clearly and definitively in 1st gear as I am very conscience of it now!). I start going by slowly applying the gas as I ease off the clutch. . . And pop! the transmission snaps out of gear into neutral. It is a very violent experience. It gives the sensation of being hit from behind (what I thought the first time it happened). I am 47 years old and been driving a standard transmission since I was 15. This is the first ever of such type of problem for me. Nothing has been done as of yet for this problem . This is a very dangerous problem and at a busy intersection could be a potential deadly accident. I’ve read on many Jeep forums this is becoming a problem more and more every day going back to 2008. .

Manual transmission does not shift properly since day one of ownership. It has been serviced by 3 different dealerships and remains problematic and dangerous. At the current time it is hard to shift into second gear and "pops" out of first gear.

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.

I acquired my Jeep Wrangler (manual transmission) in January of 2007, shortly thereafter it started popping out of 1st gear. At first it was just once or twice a month, it has progressed to a point where it was doing it 4-6 times per day. At first I thought that I was not engaging it properly, but ive subsequently tried to hold it in 1st gear and it forces itself out of gear so hard that it almost broke my wrist. Ive noticed that it pops out more upon low to medium acceleration. Last month, I approached an intersection in an attempt to make a right had turn. As I attempted to make the turn from a stopped position, upon moderate acceleration, the transmission popped out of first gear and left me stalled in neutral in front of oncoming traffic. Fortunately, the vehicle behind was able to skid and barely hit my slowed vehicle. At this point my wife stopped driving the vehicle as she felt it was two dangerous. I was now convinced that this condition was very unsafe and returned the vehicle (@49,500 miles) to a Jeep dealership for repair. The dealership updated the 1-2 synchronizer assembly with stronger detent springs pursuant to the Chrysler/Jeep technical service bulletin 21-001-10 that was issued on March 2, 2010. I encourage you to investigate this defect in order to prevent serious injury or death to additional vehicle owners.

2007 Jeep Wrangler. When leaving a stop, manual transmission violently pops out of 1st gear on acceleration. This seems to happen when acceleration is needed most of all such as when turning left on a busy 4-lane road. Driver is then unable to put car in any gear for several seconds. This will lead to a serious accident eventually by being hit broadside or from the rear if stalled leaving a traffic light or stop sign. Dealer acts like they never heard of this but the web is full of similar reports. There is no fix for this other than a transmission redesign. This has happened about 15 times in the past 3-years. The only thing that seems to help is to hold the shifter firmly in 1st gear when accelerating to prevent it from popping out of gear. I'm going to have to trade the Jeep because it is unsafe. Unfortunately the dealer will sell it to some poor unsuspecting person who will probably kill himself.

Occationally my transmission violently "pops" out of first gear when I am moving from a complete stop. I have now kade a habit of holding the shift level into 1st gear and sometimes it forces my hand and the shift lever out of gear no matter how hard I am pushing the shift lever.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle independently shifted from first gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the shifter boot would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure persisted. The dealer then replaced the transmission with a rebuilt transmission. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50, 000 and the current mileage was 66,000. Updated 03/31/lj updated 04/05/jb.

I have a manual transmission and when starting from a stop in first gear the transmission will pop out of first gear and into neutral leaving you to cost untill you can get it back into gear. This occurs randomly and with no warnings. After the first time the frequency increases until the issue is fixed. The problem can be corrected by replacing the appropriate synchro. When pulling out into heavy traffic this could be very dangerous.

2008 Jeep sahara unlimited continually pops out of 1st gear (violently) when attempting to start driving from a full stop.

2007 Jeep Wrangler violently pops out of first gear. Happens daily and will eventually lead to a accident. It is just a matter of time. I was almost rearended on numerous occasions. Chrysler TSB 21-001-10 fixes the issue but in warranty only. This is a safety issue and a recall should be issued.

Let me begin by saying that my husband and I have driven manual transmissions for years and have never had any issues arise such as these. We have a 6 month old, 2010, Jeep Wrangler, 2-door, manual transmission. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle, the clutch began popping out of first and second gear. Last Monday, sept. 20th, we had a Chrysler dealer look at the issue and the technician took apart the transmission and replaced a snychronizer. Once we took the vehicle home, we immediately began to have further problems. Now, the vehicle often sticks in gear and we often can't get it into the next highest gear or downshift. For example, I pulled out of a parking lot (with my 6 year old son as a passenger as well), and I gotthe vehicle shifted (had to jam it) into first, but couldn't get it into 2nd. We were stuck in oncoming traffic and I was desperately trying to get it into a gear to go. I ended up getting it into third and putted slowly in my lane. Also, I was on my way to a meeting, with a CO-worker, and I was attempting to put the vehicle into 5th and it wouldn't go into 5th gear, I had to slow down in a higher mileage area to have the ability to keep it in 4th. Those are two of several examples of incidences that took place over a period of 5 days. We had the vehicle towed back to the dealership for repair. At this point, there has been no decision on what repair will take place. The technician is attending a transmission training today and stated he would consult others there. However, a service manager stated that this is the third Jeep Wrangler that they had transmission issues within two weeks and that Chrysler is aware of these problems. I have grown very frustrated and concerned with this vehicle. I am concerned about the safety of the vehicle, especially because it is my primary mode of transportation with my child and being stuck in oncoming traffic is not an ideal situation. Have found websites devoted to these issues/complaints.

2010 Jeep Wrangler jk with a manual transmission. The transmission will pop out of first gear when starting from a stop. This has been happening anywhere from 4-10 times a day. There are 610 miles on the truck.

My vehicle pops out of first gear intermittently. I've taken it to the dealer twice for repair and have replicated the issue with a service technician in the vehicle but have been repeatedly told that "parts are on order". After further inquiries no parts have been produced nor repair has been completed and the problem still exists. This is a serious safety issue and can result in being rear ended by and unsuspecting driver or being stranded in a lane crossing traffic without the vehicle in gear.

Sixth occurrence of problem: when in first gear, the gear bangs and locks-up. This normally occurs when just starting across an intersection after being stopped at a red light. This is extremely dangerous, as another vehicle could rear-end me or side hit me if I were making a left turn across an intersection. My local dealership cannot duplicate this problem when in for service. I have researched other Jeep Wrangler vehicle owners with this same problem reported, and the only fix was a complete transmission replacement. Other odi by me 1030673(2/5/2010); 10310930(2/16/2010); 10310938(2/16/2010).

Fifth occurrence of problem: when in first gear, the gear bangs and locks-up. This normally occurs when just starting across an intersection after being stopped at a red light. This is extremely dangerous, as another vehicle could rear-end me or side hit me if I were making a left turn across an intersection. My local dealership cannot duplicate this problem when in for service. I have researched other Jeep Wrangler vehicle owners with this same problem reported, and the only fix was a complete transmission replacement. Other odi by me 1030673(2/5/2010); 10310930(2/16/2010).

Fourth occurrence of problem: when in first gear, the gear bangs and locks-up. This normally occurs when just starting across an intersection after being stopped at a red light. This is extremely dangerous, as another vehicle could rear-end me or side hit me if I were making a left turn across an intersection. My local dealership cannot duplicate this problem when in for service. I have researched other Jeep Wrangler vehicle owners with this same problem reported, and the only fix was a complete transmission replacement. Other odi by me 1030673(2/5/2010).

When in first gear, the gear bangs and locks-up. This normally occurs when just starting across an intersection after being stopped at a red light. This is extremely dangerous, as another vehicle could rear-end me, or I could be hit while making a left turn across an intersection. This has happened 3 times to me now. The latest time was today. I have researched this problem and other Jeep Wrangler 6-speed owners are having the same problem with little help at local dealerships. I had this at my local dealership on 1/25/10 and they could not duplicate problem at 17,936 mileage. The same problem occurred on 1/18/2010. Other drivers have indicated the only fix for the problem has been a total transmission replacement. Problem continues and no fix because dealership cannot replicate problem.

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated when accelerating from a stand still and taking the vehicle from neutral to first gear, the shifter pops of out first and back into neutral. The vehicle is a manual transmission and the contact has to hold the shifter in first gear to prevent it from popping back into neutral. This is a safety issue because the vehicle slows and jerks with traffic coming from behind. Two separate dealers stated that they cannot duplicate the problem and nothing is wrong with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 4 and the current mileage was 15000.

I purchased a 2010 Jeep rubicon in Nov 2009, returned to the dealer within 60 days and stated to the dealer that first and second gears had continually "popped out" while attempting to move from a stand still. I was told that the problem could not be reproduced and that I "need to be more careful in my shifting". I have had manual transmissions in all my cars since I was 16. I know how to drive them, I have also had two previous Jeep Wranglers and both were manuals with absolutely no "popping" issues. I have taken this issue up with the dealership for a second time and was told the same thing again. Tomorrow it is going in for the third time for this issue. This "popping" occurs on average of about 4/5 times a week. I have been caught in intersections, on ramps, up hills, (very scary if someone is behind you) and numerous other situations where safety has been jeopardized and a serious accident narrowly avoided. My wife also drives this vehicle and had to see a doctor for a hyper extended finger when the shifter kicked back and caught her un aware. This needs to be fixed, recalled, something.

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.

From the time I bought the car, when I would put it into 1st gear, it would pop out of gear once I applied the gas. This would happen daily. I told my dealer about this and because they could not duplicate the problem, they were unable to do anything about it. Finally, almost 2 years later, I was on the freeway and the whole gear shifter came out and I was unable to put the car into neutral, almost getting into an accident. I then had the car towed to the nearest dealer where they replaced the gear shifter and told me that the part that held it together was broken and that must have been the reason why it would pop out of gear, because it was never able to be locked in properly. They still can not open up the insides to see if there is anything else wrong unless the problem happens again and they are able to witness it. So basically, I have to be put in a situation where this can happen again in order for them to "maybe" witness it, or I can get into a terrible accident, something I narrowly escaped last time. They can not open anything up because they will not get reimbursed unless they are certain something is wrong, then they will go to the source and investigate, when they know they will get paid for it.