537 of the 5,757 complaints about the Jeep Wrangler (9.3%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.8× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
537Complaints · Transmission / powertrain
9.3%Share of complaints
0.8×vs. all vehicles
138Last 12 months
5.2%Share involving a crash or fire
6Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2018 model (156, 9% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (7). 138 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 59 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “clutch”, “train”, “notification power”, “recall” and “transmission”. 29 of these reports (5.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
6 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V572000 (2024-08-01, model years 2021).
The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle felt like it went into neutral. All the instrument lights illuminated. The brakes were depressed but failed to respond.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-05-18 · ODI 11738588 · Crash
While driving under normal conditions, the vehicle suddenly became unstable and difficult to control. Steering response was abnormal, and the vehicle did not behave as expected, creating a loss of stability and control.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-02-06 · ODI 11716326 · Crash
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761305
Recall 19A was a full clutch assembly replacement on January 2024 at 60,000 miles. I purchased the vehicle in January 2025 with 64,000 miles. I have owned the jeep for 1 year and 8 months. I now have 78,000 miles.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11760027
Driving the vehicle and it had uncontrolled acceleration. The wipers went on and multiple lights went on, engine, brakes to name a few. The brake peddle did work. Picture below was after incident and not all the lights.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11760178
On August 26, 2026, my 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, with approximately 32,000 miles, experienced a sudden loss of power while my family and I were driving. The vehicle lost power in an intersection, creating a serious safety hazard with surrounding traffic.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759864
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Campaign 24V572000 · 2024-08-01 · Model years: 2021
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Campaign 23V641000 · 2023-09-18 · Model years: 2022, 2023
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Campaign 23V116000 · 2023-02-23 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Campaign 21V028000 · 2021-01-28 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Campaign 20V124000 · 2020-03-03 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
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 Wrangler?
537 of the 5,757 complaints about the Jeep Wrangler (9.3%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.8× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Jeep Wrangler model years have the most Transmission / powertrain complaints?
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2018 model (156, 9% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (7).
Is there a recall for Jeep Wrangler Transmission / powertrain problems?
6 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V572000 (2024-08-01, model years 2021).