2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Over 8 times in the past month my 2009 Jeep wrangler has violently slipped out of first gear when trying to accelerate. When this happens the car stops suddenly and there is a loud bang like one would expect in a rear end collision. I am lucky this has not happened while in an intersection or while trying to avoid a collision. The dealership will not even look into the problem if they cannot re-create the incident which happens at unpredictable times. This has the potential for serious injury not only for me but others.”

“A handful of instances over the past month, my 2009 Jeep wrangler violently and unexpectedly pops out of first gear upon acceleration. This could result in a rear end collision, potential accident while crossing traffic lanes or upon acceleration onto a highway like the sawmill parkway where you enter the highway from a dead stop. In addition to the potential catastrophic results due to an accident, the shifter when it violently disengages can result in a damage to the drivers hand or fingers. My fingers to a significant hit the first time I experienced the problem. …”

“2009 Jeep wrangler with six speed manual transmission. On start from standing stop transmission will slip actual pop out of first gear. Problem is random and intermittent but will occur two to three times during a driving day. Car has left me vulnerable in traffic as I try to re-engage transmission to get out of oncoming traffic's way. Search on web indicates it is a known problem to owners of 2007-2009 jk wrangler owners but Jeep has not issued any TSB or other fix. Dealer will not repair intermittent problem. I am going to get killed in this thing if they don't fix it.”

“2009 Jeep wrangler hesitates when accelerating, sometimes loses power, and/or bucks randomly. When starting from a stop, the vehicle will take some time to start accelerating, with the delay being in the order of 2 seconds or more. When merging, the vehicle sometimes loses power if you step on the accelerator hard. When driving the vehicle and accelerating gently, it sometimes hesitates or 'bucks' and then gains power.”

“2009 Jeep wrangler x pops out of first gear as the vehicle accelerates from a complete stop. As this is occurring in first gear from a stop it is usually when the vehicle is merging into traffic or at a stop sign, thus creating the potential for a broadside collision or rear end.”