Worst 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Seat-Related Issues
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 342 | 78 | 1 | 28,031 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 278 | — | — | 66,633 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 194 | 10 | 9 | 65,644 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 135 | 13 | 8 | 34,848 mi | |
| Airbags | 98 | 13 | — | 62,850 mi | |
| Fuel System | 68 | 1 | 3 | 59,258 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 57 | 3 | — | 57,974 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 51 | 11 | 1 | 35,725 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 39 | 3 | — | 33,921 mi | |
| Brakes | 38 | 9 | — | 26,330 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 37 | — | — | 93,627 mi | |
| Body Structure | 28 | 12 | — | 39,168 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 22 | — | — | 77,010 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 19 | 1 | — | 112,196 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 18 | — | 1 | 43,863 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 17 | — | — | 31,240 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 13 | 3 | — | 35,455 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | 1 | — | 26,575 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 10 | 1 | — | 54,833 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,376,703 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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