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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
38%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
31,057miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S, 38% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,057 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While maneuvering at low speed into my garage, the vehicle accelerated forward beyond my intended input and in a manner inconsistent with a controlled parking maneuver. This resulted in famage to the front end of the vehicle, a tool bench containing equipment and the wall of the garage (interior and exterior).”

NHTSA complaint #11729836, filed 2026-04

“I was stopped at a red light on a busy road. When it turned green and i accelerated the car would not move. It jerked and the dash lit up lioke a Christmas tree. A big red turtle came up on the dash and I was able to move but only 5-7 miles per hour. I drove the 8 -9 mile home at only 7 miles an hour while being honked at and near misses from the heavy trraffic. The vehiocle was towed to the dealership and I am being told that the manufacturer is aware of the problem but there is no current fix. They may actually try to return the vcehicle to me as is, but I do not feel safe driving it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11687599, filed 2025-09

“The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted to reverse(R) and rolled backwards unintendedly at approximately 10 MPH. The brake pedal was pumped several times to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the messages “Collision Protection OFF”, “Service ABS” and “Traction Control OFF” were displayed during the failure. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11748043, filed 2026-07, 31,057 miles

“While driving on highway, message saying “stop safely vehicle will shut down soon” appeared on dashboard. At that time the acceleration would not respond forcing me to drive max speed of 30 mph that decelerated further.”

NHTSA complaint #11714681, filed 2026-01

“EV stalled, would not turn off or on, refusing to go into gear (Park, Drive, Reverse or Neutral) and the emergency brake automatically engaged. Foot pedals were unresponsive and wheels locked. Pedestrian safety chime played continuously even though the vehicle was not in gear. Park and Drive did not light up on the gear indicator and all options glowed red. Various error codes displayed one after the other on the driver's information screen. Vehicle had to be towed on a flatbed. Vehicle remained in that condition for at least four days. …”

NHTSA complaint #11729725, filed 2026-04

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025815%
20241138%

Other parts of the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S

Electrical system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology