3.4
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 38,000 miles
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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 03/31/11 updated 04/05/11
- Belchertown, MA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph approaching a stop sign when the clutch engaged, the vehicle shifted into neutral gear violently without warning. The failure occurred sporadically after the contact engage the accelerator pedal from a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two occasions for the identical failure. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
- Ambridge, PA, USA
- Lee, NH, USA