1995 Jeep Wrangler Electrical system Problems

“Approximately two years ago(the first incident) my parked vehicle started on its own, no keys in the ignition. The vehicle is a manual and was in first gear with the parking brake down when it started up and started lurching forward into the wall of the garage. I had to take the battery cables off of the battery to stop the vehicle from crashing into the wall. I took it to the dealership and the mechanic claimed, because the problem wasn't actully happening at the time, that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. It has happened on three different occasions since. …”

“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. …”

“The battery went dead. Consumer had to jump the vehicle. The cables got crossed, causing a short which LED to a fire. The ECM chip burned completely. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and was told the ECM chip should have never burned. It should have been a protective cover. Contacted chrysler, who will do nothing assist the consumer.”

“Turn signal on the front driver periodically worked. There was a short in the socket. Dealer had advised consumer that the wiring could be replaced under warranty, but the socket was not. Wiring and socket was in one piece which did not allow consumer to buy the socket separately.”