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definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 45,082 miles
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Upon my first start of the day (cold start) my Jeep starts no issue at all both remote start and standard ignition. When I put my Jeep into reverse, the RPM's drop and the Jeep shutters and then stalls. Sometimes it does a hard shutter low idle and can stay alive but usually stalls. Dealer says they can't find the issue but I have found several forums that say it's the torque converter. Please help.
- Sicklerville, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started in the morning and was reversed out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the failure recurred after driving and coming to a complete stop. An appointment was scheduled with reed Chrysler located at 1724 N spring St, beaver dam, wi 53916 (920) 887-2300 which was still pending. The contact was informed that the failure may be due to a torque sensor failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 20,000.
- Waupun, WI, USA
When it is cold outside, only first thing in the morning, and I attempt to place the vehicle in reverse, it stalls out. On some occasions the rmp's will drop but it won't actually stall out. This problem is all over this site and all over the Jeep forum. It is the torque converter, this was replaced in my vehicle. It took two different trips, to two different dealerships for them to diagnosis and fix the problem as it is intermittent. I am unsure why this is not a recall as so many Jeep owners appear to have this same problem.
- Bayport, NY, USA
On cold start the vehicle stall when you place it into gear. Rpms drop before stalling. Happen with and without auto start.
- Clarkston, MI, USA
Vehicle stalls when put into reverse when cold. This does not mean only first start of the day. When transmission fluid is under 120 degrees, it will stall in reverse with brake depressed. Upon restart, the starter will engage for a prolonged period even after the vehicle starts, the starter will continue to run too long. When the vehicle restarts after a stall, it will idle rough when shifted back into reverse. No problems in drive. Started at a mileage of around 35,000. Vehicle now at 58,000 and has progressively worsened.
- Troy, OH, USA
On first start of the day in cold weather, after starting engine and shifting into R (with brake pedal applied), car will frequently drop into extremely low RPM range (<= 500rpm) and/or stall and die completely. This is primarily only on the first start of the day and in colder weather (sub 40F degree)
- Denver, CO, USA
When we 1st start the vehicle in the morning and put into reverse the vehicle dies. We took it to the dealership one time and they were unable to replicate the problem. They flashed three computer and it stopped for a while but has started back up again.
- Waddell, AZ, USA
I took my Jeep for an oil change service. The mechanic told me he found a leak on the front of the engine. After further inspections, I discover the engine oil cooler has a leak. I was told this issue is not covered under my warranty because is over the 60K. My research shows that this is a non-issue with the 3.6L engine NHTSA id # 10138863. We need help making the manufacturer responsible for faulty products.
- Williams, CA, USA
On a cold morning, I started it up, put it in reverse and it sputtered and stalled out. This has happened 3 times now. Online investigating indicates that the torque converter may be the culprit.
- Midland, MI, USA
Jeep stalls when put into reverse, then has trouble shifting from an idle, such as taking off from a stop light.
- Andover, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 35 mph, the ABS and traction warning indicators illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and swerved off the road. The transmission revved and the rpms went all the way up. The vehicle was taken to premier cape cod Jeep (460 yarmouth rd, hyannis, MA 02601, (508) 815-5000) to be diagnosed, but the dealer would not service the vehicle due to the warranty issues and they were also booked for weeks with appointments. The vehicle was also taken to heller Jeep (635 mill St route 6, marion, MA 02738, (508) 748-0019) where it was diagnosed that the ABS and traction sensors needed to be repaired. The dealer further stated that the engine overheated and leaked coolant and the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 17,978.
- Sagamore Beach, MA, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the condensation from the air conditioner was running down and rusting the bolts and gasket of the transmission fluid pan. As a result, there was an odor of burning anti-freeze. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 54,000. The consumer stated transmission gasket as well.
- Wichita Falls, TX, USA
Engine mis fire also vehicle was sold as new to me and had over 200 miles on it parts were missing from roof engine mis fire cytinder 2 factory says not warranted how ever I have been toild by dealer was warranted as the heads are made by two different companies said repair is back logged and will take at lase 3 weeks to replir
- Ft.Lauderdale, FL, USA
My vehicle has been in the dealership approx. Four times, because the service engine light comes on, followed by the traction control light. They said that the cable connection gets loose and they soldered it. This started about 20000 miles and is now at 57778 miles. This last time on 4-24-2019 they said that it has stored codes for the cam sensors on both banks and torque request denied signal and torque management signal performance. P2638, C121C, P0344, P0369. They said that it has PCM update and that they performed the PCM update again and cleared codes to see if they would come back. Vehicle driven 30 miles and and one large bump in the road and the lights turned on again. This happens while going down dirt roads. They also told me the first time that it was taken in that the cable is to short and causes stress and stretches, causing it to come loose. This time they said if the lights came back on that they would have to have the vehicle back to do more extensive tests and possible replace the sensors at my expense. This seems to be a reoccurring problem that always comes back. They also stated that this is a problem on all Wrangler. This seems to be a manufactures defect and needs to recalled and fixed.
- Shawnee, OK, USA
I have an front and rear engine leaking.
- Chicago, IL, USA
When starting from a stop the transmission pops out of 1st gear.
- Clarksville, IN, USA
On cold days after the Jeep has been sitting overnight, the engine will stall when the transmission is shifted into drive or reverse when the brake pedal is firmly pressed. This happens when the Jeep is started and it makes no difference if the car is running for 30 seconds before it is shifted or running for 3 minutes, the engine will stall when shifting into drive or reverse. If the brake is not firmly pressed the engine won't stall when the transmission is shifted into drive or reverse. This causes the Jeep will lurch forward, for drive, or backward, for reverse,
- Quincy, MA, USA
When starting my 2016 Jeep Wrangler unlimited up, first start in the day, or morning.start vehicle up, let warm up for at least 1 minute, put foot on brake put gear shifter in reverse, to back out of driveway, go to release brake, and vehicle stalls out.this has happened several times, about once or twice a week, took to dealer and they said can't find no codes..I've been on a Jeep forum for a few weeks, and everyone on the site says dealership has found the problem and fixed, what would be the torque converter, seem to be lots of 2016 Jeep out in the world, having the same issues...
- Norwalk, OH, USA
There is already a recall on the driver side air bag posted on 1/9/2019 which my dealership has not yet fixed as of 1/24/19. There is another issue with a "cold start" put into reverse and thus when done it is stalling. No codes... no waring lights. My 2016 has been doing this now for almost 6 months.
- Mattapoisett, MA, USA
- Aberdeen, MD, USA