2015 Jeep Wrangler Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 11%of 479 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, 11% of the 479 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The manual transmission will make a loud noise and pop out of gear. Shifting is very bad too. The sound is so loud it causes my anxiety to become unbearable. I am a service connected disabled veteran. The sound is like a bomb is going off near the vehicle. Its very upsetting and causes issues when I am trying to drive. It is a safety hazard and awful.”
NHTSA complaint #11375017, filed 2020-11, 90,000 miles“My vehicle would make a moaning noise when going into drive and reverse. It took chrysler over a year to listen to me and replace the transmission. Once it was replaced, I have not heard the noise so far. This noise would occur when the vehicle was stationary but also would occur if I was stopped and started moving again.”
NHTSA complaint #10917737, filed 2016-10, 13 miles“I I will be driving and the car will go out of gear and looses power. I have to stop , turn it off and start again for it to work. This has happened 5 times in the last year.”
NHTSA complaint #11395712, filed 2021-02, 56,000 miles“While driving, the vehicle loses propulsion; the rpms go to zero for about 3 seconds and then return to normal and acceleration is regained. No check engine light or code is given. This occurred randomly for the last year. In june of 2020 I took it to Jeep dealer who was not able to replicate the problem and said that no code was given. Then in december of 2020 the issue became worse to where the vehicle would completely shut down and not regain power unless restarted. On one occasion it would not restart, leaving me stranded. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388700, filed 2021-01, 66,630 miles“After noticing a accumulation of fluid under my vehicle I took the car to a mechanic who mentioned that the seals on the rear axel were both leaking. I took the car to the dealership where they verified that both seals were leaking and that the differential cover was also leaking. They replaced the seals and resealed the differential cover, but noted that I was responsible for replacing the fluid in the differential. The vehicle had not been taken off road, outside of usual driving down unpaved roads.”
NHTSA complaint #10953839, filed 2017-02, 28,670 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10224022Nov 5, 2020(Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
- 10223532Jun 5, 2020Service 4wd Light On, Message AWD System Service Required
- 10170368Dec 12, 2019Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10138874Jun 1, 2018Customer Satisfaction Notification S80 Aftermarket Dana 60 Front Axle The aftermarket front axle steering knuckles have been machined with an incorrect taper during the…
- 10219849Jun 1, 2017Customer Satisfaction Notification S80 Aftermarket Dana 60 Front Axle The aftermarket front axle steering knuckles have been machined with an incorrect taper during the…
- 10121652Jul 9, 2016Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may…
- 10219814Jun 1, 20169-spd Transmission: FOR NAFTA Market Only: If you are ordering this transmission please follow all wiTECH pop ups and Warranty Payment Guidelines. If this vehicle contains 1 of…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 13 | 18% |
| 2024 | 179 | 24% |
| 2023 | 51 | 14% |
| 2022 | 68 | 17% |
| 2021 | 149 | 16% |
| 2020 | 47 | 8% |
| 2019 | 80 | 11% |
| 2018 | 177 | 10% |
| 2017 | 50 | 16% |
| 2016 | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 | 51 | 11% |
| 2014 | 88 | 13% |
| 2013 | 230 | 35% |
| 2012 | 282 | 34% |
| 2011 | 40 | 8% |
| 2010 | 68 | 10% |
| 2009 | 34 | 9% |
| 2008 | 67 | 8% |
| 2007 | 46 | 8% |
| 2006 | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 | 41 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 14% |
| 2003 | 22 | 22% |
| 2002 | 14 | 13% |
| 2001 | 23 | 14% |
| 2000 | 70 | 28% |
| 1999 | 20 | 9% |
| 1998 | 33 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 13% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 12% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 7 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2015 Jeep Wrangler
136 complaintsEngine
128 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler
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