How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Jeep Patriot have?

NHTSA lists 50 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Jeep Patriot, which is 16% of the 315 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Jeep Patriot?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2015 Jeep Patriot.

At what mileage do 2015 Patriot transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Jeep Patriot is 54,500 miles.

What specific transmission problems do owners report on the 2015 Patriot?

Owners report the vehicle rolling away while in park, sudden deceleration or loss of acceleration at speed, a transmission replaced early in ownership, and a CVT dipstick tube that breaks loose.

Did any 2015 Patriot transmission complaints involve fire or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 0 injuries among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Jeep Patriot.

2015 Jeep Patriot Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 50 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Jeep Patriot, 16% of that year's 315 total complaints. Reported failures center on rollaway/park issues, sudden deceleration, and CVT tube problems, with median failure mileage at 54,500. No related recall is listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 50; 16% of 315
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 54,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles reportedly rolled backward or drove away while shifted into park, forcing owners to jump in and brake or apply the parking brake.
Owners describe sudden, unexplained deceleration on the highway, where the car would not accelerate past a low speed for several minutes.
Some owners report a transmission replacement early in ownership due to unexplained noise and repeated loss of transmission fluid with no leak found.
A separate group of complaints describes the CVT dipstick tube breaking loose and resting on the splash guard, which owners attribute to vibration or design.
One complaint describes a fire under the hood a few hours after an oil change, with smoke and flames extinguished by the owner.

When 2015 Jeep Patriot transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 31, 2015, latest May 21, 2026.

50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to May 2026; peak Jun 2020 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Jeep Patriot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Patriot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201017 (13%)
201153 (16%)
201263 (18%)
201319 (16%)
201470 (13%)
201550 (16%)
201674 (16%)
201715 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Jeep Patriot have?: NHTSA lists 50 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Jeep Patriot, which is 16% of the 315 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Jeep Patriot?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2015 Jeep Patriot.
At what mileage do 2015 Patriot transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Jeep Patriot is 54,500 miles.
What specific transmission problems do owners report on the 2015 Patriot?: Owners report the vehicle rolling away while in park, sudden deceleration or loss of acceleration at speed, a transmission replaced early in ownership, and a CVT dipstick tube that breaks loose.
Did any 2015 Patriot transmission complaints involve fire or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 0 injuries among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Jeep Patriot.