2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Part of Generation 4 (WK2) — 2011–2021.

20142016
Complaints
1,727
per 10K Sold
88.1
US Sales
195,958
Crashes
179
Fires
33
Injuries
117
Fatalities
Recalls
9

Worst 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1342 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:28,031 mi
Crash-related:78
Fires:1
#2278 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

Avg mileage:66,633 mi
#3194 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:65,644 mi
Crash-related:10
Fires:9
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Transmission / Drivetrain
342
complaints
Crashes
78
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,031
Seat-Related Issues
278
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,633
Engine Problems
194
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
9
Avg Miles
65,644
Electrical Faults
135
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
8
Avg Miles
34,848
Airbags
98
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
Avg Miles
62,850
Fuel System
68
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
59,258
Seat Belt Issues
57
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
57,974
Unintended Acceleration
51
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,725
Steering Defects
39
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
33,921
Brakes
38
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
26,330
Diesel Fuel System
37
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,627
Body Structure
28
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
Avg Miles
39,168
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,010
Engine & Cooling
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
112,196
Headlight/Taillight Failures
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
43,863
Suspension Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,240
Wheel Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
35,455
Electronic Stability Control
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
26,575
Wipers & Visibility
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,833
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,376,703 vehicles.

23V411000Engine & Cooling
~80,629 affected

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.

22V406000Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump
~138,645 affected

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.

20V699000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
~28,884 affected

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.

20V475000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
~58,016 affected

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.

18V332000Electrical System:software · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · Electrical System:wiring
~4,815,661 affected

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.

16V240000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~811,290 affected

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.

16V168000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
~21,183 affected

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.

15V469000Suspension:rear
~5,492 affected

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.

15V461000Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
~1,416,903 affected

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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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1,727 NHTSA complaints, 179 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 342 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (342 complaints, avg 28,031 mi); Seat-Related Issues (278 complaints, avg 66,633 mi); Engine Problems (194 complaints, avg 65,644 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,288 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee include 179 crash-related reports, 33 fire reports, 117 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 7,376,703 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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