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ProblemsByVinJEEP / POWERTRAIN
107 model-year entries · 2005–2025
Jeep powertrain problems
8,281 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Jeep vehicles for powertrain issues.
1 active recall campaign. See powertrain across all makes →
Complaints
8,281
Recalls
1
Year-models
107
Avg fix
$2,500
257crashes
89fires
94injuries
3fatalities
Editorial perspective by Tony Marino · Domestic and Mopar specialist
Look — Jeep's transmission and driveline story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 8,281 complaints across 107 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025. Not a small number. Complaints are spread across the lineup with no single year carrying the load. That tells you it's a platform pattern, not a fluke. 3 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Jeep vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Repair exposure averages $2,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. Across the 4,922 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 48,810 miles. Pull a transmission fluid sample if you can. Color and smell tell you more than mileage alone. If the fluid is dark or smells burnt, walk.
Worst-affected Jeep model-years for powertrain Top 25 by complaint volume
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
Common questions
How many Jeep powertrain complaints are on file with NHTSA?
8,281 complaints across 107 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 1 active recall campaigns cover powertrain issues across the Jeep lineup.
Which Jeep model has the most powertrain complaints?
The 2015 Jeep Cherokee leads with 955 complaints in this category. Next: 2019 Cherokee (680) and 2017 Cherokee (614).
What does it cost to fix Jeep powertrain problems?
Independent shops average $2,500 for powertrain repairs across the Jeep lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Jeep powertrain recalls?
Yes — 2 active recall campaigns cover powertrain on Jeep vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Jeep.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.