2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 28 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 12% of its 241 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 15,000. A related recall (26V413000) addresses a shifter module software error affecting gear selection indication.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 28
- 12% of 241
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 15,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of power or propulsion while driving at highway speeds, forcing drivers to coast to the shoulder.
- Warning messages such as "Service Transmission" or "electrical mode unavailable" appearing along with disabled safety systems like lane assist and front collision warning.
- Vehicle jolting or surging forward unexpectedly during low-speed maneuvers such as turning.
- Automatic transmission dropping into a low gear on its own at speed, with RPMs spiking and the engine shutting down.
- Accelerator pedal depressed with no corresponding acceleration, sometimes limiting the vehicle to under 20 MPH.
- Vehicle getting stuck in RUN mode, unable to shift into Drive or shut off, tied to the hybrid electrical system.
When 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 18, 2024, latest Aug 10, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 26V413000Jun 30, 2026Transmission & Powertrain7 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 30D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 28 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 12% of the 241 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes. Recall campaign 26V413000, reported June 30, 2026, covers a software error that can cause the transmission gear selection indicator to display incorrectly; dealers update the shifter module software free of charge.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2024 Grand Cherokee?
- The median mileage at failure among reported Transmission & Powertrain complaints is 15,000 miles.
- Do the transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2024 Grand Cherokee.
- How does the 2024 model compare to other Grand Cherokee years for this problem area?
- The 2024 model's 28 complaints and 12% share are lower than several earlier years, including 2015 (351 complaints, 26% share) and 2014 (474 complaints, 20% share).