Worst 2015 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
SERVICE BRAKES
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 123 | 1 | 16 | 49,844 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 89 | 2 | 2 | 48,638 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 69 | 10 | — | 60,135 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 68 | 1 | 10 | 36,808 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 55 | 1 | 11 | 35,413 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 45 | 1 | 1 | 46,336 mi | |
| STEERING | 27 | — | — | 29,776 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 27 | 1 | — | 46,891 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 19 | 1 | 7 | 23,550 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 17 | — | — | 28,835 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 15 | 1 | 2 | 32,818 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 14 | 1 | 1 | 40,328 mi | |
| WHEELS | 10 | — | 2 | 12,965 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 | 1 | — | 38,765 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | — | — | 76,504 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 7 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 47,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 27,700 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 107,272 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 6,230 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | 1 | 10,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 111,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 140,823 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 13,008 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 | — | — | 13,008 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | 1 | — | — | 145,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 180 mi |
Recalls for 2015 Jeep Wrangler
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,431,881 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Other Jeep Wrangler Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Wrangler reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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