| Issue ID | 854090 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10396640 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/04/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving up an incline, smoke was emitting from the transmission area. He pulled over and shut the vehicle off for 30 minutes. He was able to continue driving but he still smelled smoke. A couple days later, he noticed that the transmission was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The current and failure mileages were 35,844. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35844 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW ORLEANS, LA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GA59178LXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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