I have a 2012 6 speed Wrangler I bought new in October 2011. Shortly after I bought it I began to experience transmission issue (popping out of gear, noises in the transmission). After several attempts to fix it including replacing the transmission the Jeep is still having alot of noise in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th gear though the popping out issue has been fixed. Chrysler has finally agreed to replace it with a new vehicle. I really want another manual but Im a little nervous about repeating the same problems with a new Jeep. Anyone out there who has a 2012 with a manual transmission please let me know how yours is performing so far. Should I role the dice on another manual or go with an automatic? Please weigh in, thanks.

 

I hate shifting gears. Go with the auto.

 

You had a Lemon. it is not a common issue with the manual.

 

Stick with the manual. Don't let one sour lemon change things.

 

I prefer auto... but the few people I know with the 2012 and manual are happy with them...

 

Get the Manuel that what you got in the first place. Don't let the current issue distract you from some thing you like.

 

Thanks for the replies. I wonder if I went with a manual that was built later if it might help. The one I have now was built in Sept 2011. Could have been during the learning curve. Maybe go for one that was built since february or march.

 

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but the manual trans is the same one thats been in production for years. You got a lemon. Stick with the stick...I love my 6 spd.

 

I've had a 2007 and now a 2012 manual. Both have been trouble-free.

 

I have the manual and no issues at about 4k miles