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Jeep Wrangler Transmission Trouble

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Re: 2007 Transmission TSB [mr_anton89] by jessea
Mar 15, 2007 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: mr_anton89 (Mar 10, 2007 8:08 pm)

I don't know what a TSB is, but I have a 2007 Unlimited, 3 months old and only 2,000 miles on it. Yesterday the transmission blew! Had it towed to a dealer (the dealer I bought it from was too far away) and was told something broke internally in the transmission and they would have to break it down to find out what. When I called the dealer bought it from there response was "these things happen, call us when it's fixed." Wouldn't give me a replacement car or pay for a rental. Thank god I had it towed some place else. They gave me a replacement car and said they'd take care of everything. I don't know exactly what went wrong yet but I'm not too happy. First time buying American and now I know why everyone told me not to.
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Re: 2007 Transmission TSB [jessea] by mr_anton89
Mar 15, 2007 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: jessea (Mar 15, 2007 8:21 am)

When I was looking online at the TSBs (Techical Service Bulletins) I saw directions on there for the dealer to dismantle and rebuilt the engine. I thought it was wierd that was posted, but maybe its normal procedure.
Your dealer sounds like they suck. I cracked the windshield on my o7 and took it to the dealer for that, the recall and tsb for transmission and they gave me a free rental car. Your dealer was wrong and you should call chrysler and explain to them you are not happy and not taken care of properly. And for the don't buy american part, its pure opinion not fact as the toyota camry has had more transmission problems than they can count.
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Re: 2007 Transmission TSB [mr_anton89] by jessea
Mar 16, 2007 (4:58 am)
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Replying to: mr_anton89 (Mar 15, 2007 9:58 am)

Thanks, I found the TSB on transmissions and thought the same thing. Why have it on a 2007 car if there hasn't been problems? Makes me wonder. I'm going to wait until I've everything taken care of, then make my complaint. Fortunately the dealer the car was towed to is great, so far. I also saw a TSB on leaking Hard Top Freedom Panels. I have the dual top and had a leak when I first got the car, but since I took out the softtop and put the hard top back on I've had no leaks, but something to keep my eye on. I guess I've been lucky. I buy a new car every years and have never had anything go wrong within the first year, it I've only had this car 3 months.
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Re: 2007 Transmission TSB [jessea] by mac24
Mar 16, 2007 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: jessea (Mar 16, 2007 4:58 am)

You have a first build of a completely new model, and whether it's an 'american' or an import (the definition of which can be vague at best), you shouldn't be surprised that problems have arisen...............upset yes, surprised no.
 
ALL first builds from ALL manufacturers have, to be nice, 'teething troubles'. In reality, the first purchasers are always the last stage of product development and reliability testing.
 
The problems you shouldn't be having are those associated with original dealer.
 
Finally, "...I guess I've been lucky. I buy a new car every years and have never had anything go wrong within the first year.........". I guess you have been lucky!
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Transmission Problems by ualairbus320
Mar 20, 2007 (11:04 pm)
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Looking at the 07 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. Initially going for the manual but have read 2 posts on other boards about problems owners have had with the manual tranny. Has anyone else encountered problems with the manual or automatic transmission. I would also appreciate any recommendations from current owners ie...likes, dislikes. We buy and hold our cars so I am trying to avoid buying a vehicle with maintenance problems. Thanks
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Re: Transmission Problems [ualairbus320] by mr_anton89
Mar 22, 2007 (12:20 pm)
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Replying to: ualairbus320 (Mar 20, 2007 11:04 pm)

To clarify why I had my 07 Un transmission computer updated was that the shifts, while no where near harsh, were noticeable and going down a hill it would hesitate to downshift, but not always and not a real problem. Now that the computer has been reprogrammed it shifts seemlessly and seems to have more power. If I didn't get it updated, I would still not be concerned. These things are build solid, so don't worry buy it, enjoy it, and (like me) look to the weather everyday to try and take the top off as much as possbile.
As far as likes/dislikes: I kinda wish I had the Sahara instead of a loaded X with S package (means just like Sahara except you get the Sahara's standard 17's and no YES! seats) because I think it would be nice to have the Yes seats, but so far haven't had any need. Have you decided on a top yet? The softtop works for me in snowy ohio, once you get the hang of it its easy to use. The only thing that needs improved is my gas mileage which is a measly 17 mpg, but i think i broke it in too hard and others have recorded better. Go for it!
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Jeep Wrangler Transmission Pops out of gear by louisjr99
Apr 02, 2007 (9:47 am)
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I have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler X, 6-speed with the 6 cylinder engine. Since I bought the jeep new I have been having a problem with it popping out of first gear. It doesn't happen all of the time, but it happens often enough, usually when pulling into traffic. I have let my brother and other people borrow the jeep and all complain of the same thing. I have not done any custom work to the Jeep, this is a factory stock vehicle. When I bring it into the dealership, they either say they can't duplicate the problem or they can duplicate it if they really try but it is not a problem with the car but with they way it is driven. I have had stick shift cars all of my life and never had this problem before. Has anyone experienced this or does anyone know what I can do to get the dealership to acknowledge there is a problem and look into it? Thanks.
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Re: Jeep Wrangler Transmission Pops out of gear [louisjr99] by mac24
Apr 02, 2007 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: louisjr99 (Apr 02, 2007 9:47 am)

It shouldn't jump out of gear, no matter how hard you accelerate. Your easiest solution is probably to take it to a more customer oriented dealer.
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Re: Jeep Wrangler Transmission Pops out of gear [mac24] by erickpl
Apr 02, 2007 (10:49 am)
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Replying to: mac24 (Apr 02, 2007 10:00 am)

You say you bought it new, but was it bought brand new or just new to you? I wasn't sure.
 
This is a commonly reported problem if a body lift, motor lift, or suspension lift was installed.
 
I would look at the linkage under the body and make sure it is all good, and I'd check to see if the transmission mount is bent, damaged, or broken.
 
-Paul

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