Jeep wrangler wont go into gear

Jeep Wrangler owners have reported 20 problems related to transmission not go into gear (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Wrangler based on all problems reported for the Wrangler.

1 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 08/07/2020

2020 Jeep wrangle jl with less than 3000 miles will periodically lose acceleration and not go past 3 gear. This has happened multiple times after driving for a bit and attempting to accelerate from a red light or stop sign. I have noticed if you turn off the vehicle and back on, it seems to fix the problem but the unexpected loss of acceleration and ability to reach normal operating speed has put me in danger situations numerous times. Not sure if it is related but I also noted that the auto start/stop warning light was on the last time it happened.

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2 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 01/16/2020

We tried to start the Jeep at our home (street) and it would not start. But the electrical system started flickering. After some research, we decided to have the battery checked. The battery was used for 34 months of driving. Interstate battery tested it and it was low. We decided to buy a new one and installed it. Now the Jeep starts but there is a service shifter warning light and the gear shifter does not light up. We cannot put it into gear. There are numerous complaints on different Jeep forums. Some dealers cannot solve the issue, while other find that different harnesses are the problem. Our vehicle is out of warranty, and believe Jeep should initiate a recall to correct this problem for its customers.

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3 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 05/25/2019

Just bought a 2018 Wrangler jl leftover/ brand new off the lot. I immediately noticed that the steering is very loose and difficult to control. This is especially true in wind or if driving 55 miles per hour or more. My husband refuses to drive the car because he feels unsafe doing so. I get very nervous as well. I'm constantly having to adjust the wheel to stay on the road. The second issue is that sometimes when I set the cruise control it will just keep going past my designated speed I chose unless I turn it off. Lastly my car seems to not shift gears down. It throttles and revs. When I took it to be looked at I was told it's no big deal. Well it is! even my local mechanic said he feels that it's not switching properly between gears. I've waited 22 years to buy my first Wrangler and I paid $42000 for it. It should not do any of this! it's brand new. It's also a safety hazard. I could get into a major accident! I need help with these things please. Stand behind your product. This is my first Wrangler but my 4th Jeep. I also talked my mom and brother into buying new Jeeps the same week I did last month! my contact is 315-723-6849. Lisa addison wilson. I'd like call back so someone can help me. Thank you.

4 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 04/27/2019

Gear is stuck in park. Not able to move gear from park to any other gear. Having to wait for a long period of time for transmission to cool down in order to switch gears.

5 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 11/11/2017

Is not shifting into gear while driving it-was told my another mechanic that is reading as a shift control module issue under diagnostic testing machine- should be covered by power train warranty- vehicle only has 69k miles- calling Chrysler Jeep.

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6 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 06/05/2017

The vehicle will not stay in 1st gear (manual 6 speed). You must hold the shifter, with force in first gear or else it "pops out". . . Makes a bad noise when doing so. I looked on Jeep forums and there are 5 pages or more of people complaining of this exact issue. Its a safety issue. If you pull into an intersection to make a turn, and are not holding the shifter with enough force and it pops out of gear, you might get hit by an oncoming car, since you've stopped going forward. Pulling away from a stop light or stop sign, the car behind you might slam into you, because you started to go then all of a sudden stopped going forward. This is a huge problem with these manual transmission Wranglers - this should be a recall. This is not a random occurrance. This happens every time.

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7 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2010 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 08/10/2016

Jeep will not hold first gear in. Every time it is put into first gear, the shifter is kicked out. The clutch was pushed in completely when put into gear and the problem still occurs. The issue usually happens at about 5 mph and below and sometimes when completely stopped. This issue has nearly caused multiple accidents due to the inability to be able accelerate as needed. One of the "solutions" is to use second gear to take off and completely bypass the first gear which will speed up the wear on the clutch causing premature replacement.

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8 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 1995 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 04/02/2016

Consumer noticed vehicle's transmission slipping, minor atf leak, & had vehicle inspected. Atf was heavily contaminated by particulate matter generated by mechanical waste. No leak was initially found upon inspection, however one was visibly apparent after inspection as atf sprayed from an unknown source across both ends of the undercarriage after turning out of a parking lot and onto a main road. Atf began to burn off of vehicle creating a thick smoke, making it difficult for other drivers to see and they avoided consumer's vehicle. Consumer put her hazards on without the ability to accelerate regardless of how hard consumer pressed on gas. High rpms were noted then and the weeks prior. After attempting to park on a sloped residential driveway, the vehicle failed to go into gear and the parking brake was the only thing preventing it from rolling back down. Approximately 4. 5 quarts of atf leaked and the vehicle was towed to repair facility where it awaits a suitable replacement transmission after diagnosis of transmission failure. Similarities between this and other incidents have been noted, and in previous instances, Chrysler has blamed trim options (consumer's vehicle is a 4 cyl 2. 5 l 3 speed automatic rio grande edition 4wd) as the reason for such issues- - - - - -however, Jeep also advertised a "lifetime guarantee" relating to transmission performance. Forum users offer 60k miles as an acceptable definition of "lifetime" however this consumer believes such claims should be interpreted to be literal and repair or reimburse for those covered repairs under their guarantee. Approximate mileage was 101k.

9 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2014 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 01/09/2015

I was driving downhill on the freeway (just east of snowville, ut) at approx 70 mph (speed limit 80), when the Jeep suddenly shifted into a much lower gear (1st or 2nd). Of course we spun out--first one way, then the other as I fought for control I either got it into neutral or it went into neutral itself and I regained control and got it to the side of the road. I was very lucky not to have rolled the vehicle or hit other vehicles, and my wife said she would have rolled it. After I got it to the side of the road, it would not go into gear for sometime and the engine light went on. After three or four tries, it eventually went into gear and the engine light stayed on, and we drove the 60 miles or so back home at a much slower speed. I drove it to the dealer the following day and they said to bring it back on Monday, which I did and they kept it several days but could not find the problem. My wife won't drive the vehicle at all now, and I am afraid to drive it at freeway speeds, though it now seems to be driving ok. Of course I'm concerned that this might happen to me again, but I'm also concerned that it might happen to someone with less driving experience and kill someone.

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10 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 11/24/2014

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the instrument panel failed to operate and when the brake pedal was depressed the vehicle failed to switch gears. The contact had to engage the manual overdrive switch in order to release the vehicle out of park. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the total integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

11 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 06/07/2014

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-dr 4x4. While attempting to reverse the vehicle, the gear shift failed to switch gears without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear connector link failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but not by the dealer. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

12 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 05/06/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that he was unable to shift out of park. The contact noticed that the gear shift cable was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated that the gear shift cable needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage were 11,500.

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13 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 05/27/2013

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was advised that the shifter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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14 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 02/05/2013

The automatic shifter linkage pops off and the automatic transmission will not switch gears. This is dangerous. You may think you're in park when you're actually in drive causing the vehicle to move forward unexpectedly. This will cause an accident, vehicle damage and bodily injury.

15 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 01/28/2012

The transmission became difficult to engage 1st gear. Shifting into all others was very notchy. Finally, in traffic, it became impossible to engage 1st gear at all. The vehicle had to be started in 2nd gear. The vehicle had limped in to the dealer. Upon inspection it was found that the 1st gear synchro had cracked and failed. This can create a hazardous situation in busy traffic. This transmission has been reported by various user forums as faulty and prone to failure, including popping out of gear and difficult shifting. Popping out of gear in a busy intersection could be dangerous, especially if you are unable to engage another gear. The dealer is repairing the broken synchro.

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16 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 12/06/2010

I have a manual transmission, when accelerating in first gear, the transmission violently jumps out of gear. At first I thought it was because I was rusty. Then I attributed it to not having the gear in far enough. Based on seeing the other complaints it looks like I'm not the only one that has been struggling with this problem. It definitely gives me pause when attempting to pull into traffic, and has been very intimidating to my 17 year old new driver. By the time I realized it wasn't just me the Jeep was out of warranty.

17 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2006 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 02/25/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the front suspension would bounce and cause rough handling of the vehicle, more so in colder temperatures. The failure occurred while driving 12 mph. The dealer took the vehicle for a test drive but could not duplicate the failure. He did state that the throttle body could have caused the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 57,000. Updated 5/3/10 the consumer was also having problem with the transmisson. The dealer informed the consumer not to use first gear, but to start in second gear. Updated 06/28/jb.

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18 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2002 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 11/09/2002

In manual transmission the fifth gear "dog leg" sticks when shifting from fifth to fouth and back to fifth and does not allow fifth gear to be chosen until you place the gearshift in the neutral position and then shift into fifth.

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19 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 02/20/2001

I was having problems shifting into second gear,at first,I was coming up to a stop sign and tried to down shift when the shifter would not go into any gear,it was locked up took it to a mechanic and he said that 5th gear was cracked and locked up all the shafts in the transmision. I have been having problems with shifting into second gear since I bought the vehicle and took it to the dealer 2 times and they said that nothing was wrong.

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20 Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

Failure Date: 12/20/1998

While driving at 55mph downshifted and the shifter would not release from fifth to forth, pulled out of gear and coasted, vehicle would not go into any gear at all. Dealer contacted and was not aware of the problem, awaiting a new transmission for vehicle. Provide further information.

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