Jeep transmission problems
Owners have filed 15,912 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on Jeep vehicles — 13% of everything reported about the brand, across 35 models. The model that accounts for most of them is the Jeep Cherokee, worst in 2014.
These are raw counts. A model that sold in millions appears near the top for that reason alone — the grade never compares one model with another.
15,912
Complaints
13%
Share of all Jeep complaints
1,118
Crashes
201
Fires
Which Jeep models have the most transmission problems
Worst Jeep model years for transmission problems
| Vehicle | Complaints | Share of that year | Median miles | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Jeep Cherokee | 1,465 | 37% | 33,914 | F |
| 2015 Jeep Cherokee | 1,001 | 38% | 24,000 | F |
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 783 | 32% | 49,050 | D |
| 2017 Jeep Cherokee | 647 | 34% | 46,319 | D |
| 2016 Jeep Cherokee | 630 | 31% | 48,157 | D |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 474 | 14% | 25,248 | F |
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 464 | 20% | 60,000 | F |
| 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 461 | 34% | 77,000 | F |
| 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 350 | 20% | 11,567 | F |
| 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 307 | 25% | 141,000 | F |
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 300 | 13% | 80,000 | C |
| 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 292 | 20% | 95,000 | F |
| 2018 Jeep Cherokee | 290 | 29% | 40,000 | D |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | 285 | 22% | 18,500 | C |
| 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 280 | 28% | 110,000 | F |
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 256 | 9% | 72,407 | C |
| 2013 Jeep Wrangler | 230 | 22% | 22,000 | C |
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 196 | 13% | 54,000 | B |
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler | 174 | 7% | 28,294 | B |
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 173 | 10% | 84,300 | B |
Other Jeep problems
- Jeep electrical problems 19,086
- Jeep engine problems 15,652
- Jeep fuel system problems 10,017
- Jeep brake problems 9,632
- Jeep other reported problems 7,486
- Jeep steering problems 7,429
- Jeep airbag problems 6,948
- Jeep suspension problems 6,154
- Jeep body problems 4,730
- Jeep window and wiper problems 4,229
Transmission problems on other brands
- Ford transmission problems 52,970
- Chevrolet transmission problems 18,401
- Nissan transmission problems 16,432
- Dodge transmission problems 15,629
- Honda transmission problems 12,735
- Toyota transmission problems 9,786
- Chrysler transmission problems 6,809
- Hyundai transmission problems 6,002
- GMC transmission problems 5,911
- Volkswagen transmission problems 4,353
- Mazda transmission problems 4,353
- KIA transmission problems 4,195