Complaint 2113515

2015 JEEP WRANGLER • TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM • incident Dec 17, 2024

Crash
No
Fire
No
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Complaint ID
2113515
Make
JEEP
Model
WRANGLER
Model Year
2015
Incident Date
Dec 17, 2024
Date Received
Jul 24, 2025
Data As Of
Sep 1, 2026

Complaint Summary

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Owner Narrative

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, and the check engine warning light intermittently flashed on the instrument panel. The contact was able to continue driving. In addition, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine and the failure was progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to a transmission center; however, no cause for the failure was found. The battery was removed and reinstalled. The vehicle software was updated, and the check engine warning light turned off. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 15 MPH during the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned on the road. The contact's father was driving and was able to control the vehicle. The contact stated that the traction control had failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,500.

Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.