How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 51 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Wrangler, which is 11% of its 472 total complaints for the model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2015 Wrangler's Transmission & Powertrain complaints.

At what mileage do 2015 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 33,000 miles.

What kind of transmission issues do 2015 Wrangler owners report?

Owners describe manual shifters loosening and hitting the center console, unwanted downshifts into 1st gear, grinding when shifting into 4th gear, and moaning noises during shifting.

Were there any serious incidents tied to these complaints?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Wrangler shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 51 complaints filed.

2015 Jeep Wrangler Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 51 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, 11% of its 472 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 33,000 miles, with 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury reported, and no related recall on file.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 51; 11% of 472
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 33,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Manual transmission shifters loosen or rotate out of position, hitting the center console and making it hard to select 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, or reverse gear.
Some owners report the transmission pops out of 1st gear into neutral when accelerating from a stop, roughly every two to three weeks.
Drivers describe the vehicle suddenly shifting into 1st gear on its own at city speeds, forcing traffic behind them to react.
Owners report grinding or resistance when shifting into 4th gear, with the problem worsening after dealer repair attempts.
A moaning or vibrating noise occurs when shifting into drive or reverse, in one case resolved only after a full transmission replacement.
One owner reported the vehicle catching fire near the engine compartment after gauges lit up and the brake pedal felt soft while driving 25 mph.

When 2015 Jeep Wrangler transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 25, 2015, latest Jul 22, 2026.

51 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2015 to Jul 2026; peak Feb 2016 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Wrangler model year

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

201068 (10%)
201140 (8%)
2012282 (34%)
2013230 (35%)
201488 (13%)
201551 (11%)
201674 (16%)
201750 (16%)
2018176 (10%)
201979 (11%)
202047 (8%)
2021143 (15%)
202263 (16%)
202350 (14%)
2024175 (24%)
202511 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Jeep Wrangler have?: NHTSA lists 51 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Wrangler, which is 11% of its 472 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2015 Wrangler's Transmission & Powertrain complaints.
At what mileage do 2015 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 33,000 miles.
What kind of transmission issues do 2015 Wrangler owners report?: Owners describe manual shifters loosening and hitting the center console, unwanted downshifts into 1st gear, grinding when shifting into 4th gear, and moaning noises during shifting.
Were there any serious incidents tied to these complaints?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Wrangler shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 51 complaints filed.