I am a fairly new XJ owner and i'm having an issue with a GM mechanic that I know. Like I said, he is a GM mechanic, and he is claiming that the "chrysler" jeeps are known for having bad transmissions. He says get a "ford" jeep. From what i've been reading I don't agree that the transmissions are known to have issues. Can you please help to settle this?

 

What trans is in yours???

 

The AW4 overall is a very strong transmission. You are both kind of right in that debate. Chrysler does have trouble with thier transmission, thankfully enough our AW4 is a toyota made transmission. I have had several Rams that have had tranny issues. If you properly maintain your AW4 it will last you a lifetime. I bought my XJ in 02 with 15K on it, now it has 178,522 on it. Routine filter/fluid change and you'll be great. Hope that helps. Welcome to the XJ owner family

 

I have a 01 XJ so I believe that is the aw-4, correct? It has 145k and fluid looks like new,and shifts like new.

 

any make vechicle with an automatic transmission can have troubles if not taken care of ............

 

My '92 has the AW4 and is pushing 250K miles on it. I purchased it from the original owner who only added gas and changed the oil every 2 years I thinking. I changed all the fluids when I got it and the transmission still shifts smooth. Never let me down. Now the A604 in my Grand Caravan in another story.. Chrysler!!!!

The AW4 is a good tranny. (Aisin of Japan and Warner Gear from the US).

Just keep to the fluid/filter change as stated in the owners manual and you will be golden for a long time.

 

Your tansmission isnt Chrysler, its the say tranny they put in yota's.
the AW4 has a good reputation