Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission / powertrain problems
0.72 vs. all vehicles Steady
278 of the 3,335 complaints about the Jeep Grand Cherokee (8.3%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.7× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
278Complaints · Transmission / powertrain
8.3%Share of complaints
0.72×vs. all vehicles
82Last 12 months
3.2%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2021 model (55, 12% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (10). 82 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 73 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “transmission”, “gear”, “shift”, “park” and “reverse”. 9 of these reports (3.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V413000 (2026-06-30, model years 2022, 2023 and 2024).
I am a victim of SUA (sudden unintended acceleration. I entered my driveway and had my foot on the brake petal. Before I could shift into Park, the vehicle revved to a high RPM and then took off like a rocket.
Transmission / powertrain · 2025-08-07 · ODI 11679121 · Crash
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to park and exit the vehicle through the front driver’s side door, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated in reverse.
Transmission / powertrain · 2024-04-30 · ODI 11586143
I am reporting repeated drivetrain and transmission failures involving my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. The problems began with failure of the driveshaft carrier bearing, which was replaced with a brand-new component by an independent mechanic.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-30 · ODI 11760723
Final drive control module, transfercase control module went out. Causing “Service 4WD” message Check-engine/MIL light 4WD system becoming unavailable Trouble codes related to the drivetrain control module Intermittent 4WD problems Speed issues
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759412
Codes c1490-00 rear differential actuator initialization failure. Service information states to replace the elsd (electronic limited slip diff.) before replacing the rear differential.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-20 · ODI 11758304
I am reporting recurring safety-related shifting and vehicle gear/park-state concerns involving my 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve. On multiple occasions, the vehicle has failed to transition properly from Reverse into Drive.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11757919
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Campaign 26V413000 · 2026-06-30 · Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Remedy: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 30D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Campaign 20V183000 · 2020-03-26 · Model years: 2019
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down. If both pinion gears have their teeth sufficiently worn off, torque power can not be transferred from the front wheels to the driveline, resulting in loss of power while driving and loss of the PARK function when stationary.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W22.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Campaign 18V280000 · 2018-05-01 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
How common are Transmission / powertrain problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
278 of the 3,335 complaints about the Jeep Grand Cherokee (8.3%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.7× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee model years have the most Transmission / powertrain complaints?
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2021 model (55, 12% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (10).
Is there a recall for Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission / powertrain problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V413000 (2026-06-30, model years 2022, 2023 and 2024).