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2006 Jeep WRANGLER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	988997
Internal NHTSA #	10520725
Manufacurer	Chrysler Group LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	WRANGLER
Model Year	2006
File date	18/06/13
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While traveling on a slight grade at approx 60 mph vehicle downshifted then noted plume of white smoke exiting from rear i vehicle. Upon pulling over a small engine compartment fire was noted an easily extinguished. Upon further inspection ride side of engine compartment was notes to be covered in transmission fluid. This was right side only further inspection revealed transmission fluid coming from right sided transmission breather tube just behind dipstick on right side. Cause on fluid discharge appears to be an over heating or pressurization of transmission case as there are no other ports of exit. Trams case is intact and areas around transmission are dry free of debris or evidence of leakage. Fluid level prior to event was correct and no possibility of over filling as fluid level was inspected on regular basis. Contact dealer and was advised there is no possible way transmission fluids are capable of causing fire. Dealer stated also no possible way fluid could be coming from breather tube. They did offer a quote for repair of $3800 to $4000 to repair problem. This all was done without offering to even inspect the vehicle.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	86000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BAKERSFIELD , CA
VIN pattern	IJ4FA29S26PXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	60
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Jeep WRANGLER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Jeep WRANGLER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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