2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

◆ Worse than typical

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2015: 1340 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1989	5
1990	5
1991	6
1992	3
1993	555
1994	588
1995	719
1996	893
1997	991
1998	1028
1999	1638
2000	1447
2001	883
2002	1476
2003	761
2004	1294
2005	2051
2006	1280
2007	1108
2008	733
2009	138
2010	117
2011	1639
2012	1637
2013	799
2014	2367
2015	1340
2016	306
2017	361
2018	837
2019	356
2020	224
2021	396
2022	247
2023	371
2024	231
2025	59
2026	8

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 346 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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ON 10/21/19 MY 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED MOUNT FUNCTIONED. WHILE TRYING TO SLOWLY BACK UP MY CAR IN A GARAGE THE VEHICLE SEIZED ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT INCLUDING BACK UP CAMERA SCREEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171031

SEATS 21%

21% of complaints: seats — 282 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

ENGINE 15%

15% of complaints: engine — 198 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed that the vehicle was hesitant to move and the accelerator pedal was able to be pushed all the way to the floorboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231018

THIRD TIME OF INCIDENT. WHILE PARALLEL PARKING, AND SHIFTING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE, WHILE FOOT IS STILL ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE REVS AND LURCHES FORWARD. 1ST 2 TIMES INVOLVED PARKING ON SNOW/ICE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150419

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 135 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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ON 10/21/19 MY 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED MOUNT FUNCTIONED. WHILE TRYING TO SLOWLY BACK UP MY CAR IN A GARAGE THE VEHICLE SEIZED ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT INCLUDING BACK UP CAMERA SCREEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171031

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 100 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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While traveling on roadway on 09/30/2023 the passenger factory headrest busted open startling my child who was in the seat almost causing an involuntary reaction that would have caused an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231001

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2015 — complaint volume: 1340

I 20150601 — PE (closed 20160928)

False Positive Automated Braking

I 20150724 — RQ (closed 20160105)

Software security vulnerability

R 20150729 — suspension

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 15V469000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150820 — PE (closed 20160205)

Powered vehicle rollaway

R 20150825 — equipment

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...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge.

Campaign 15V461000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20160203 — EA (closed 20160624)

Vehicle rollaway, engine on

R 20160512 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016.

Campaign 16V168000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160624 — power train

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,...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171212 — engine and engine cooling

Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles.

Remedy: ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.

Campaign 17E061000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180604 — electrical system, vehicle speed control

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...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.

Campaign 18V332000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

I 20190916 — PE (closed 20210503)

Seat Belt Retraction

R 20210218 — engine and engine cooling

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.

Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge.

Campaign 20V475000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210311 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available.

Campaign 20V699000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20230317 — EA (open)

High pressure fuel pump failure

R 20231031 — engine and engine cooling

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023.

Campaign 23V411000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240111 — fuel system, diesel

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022.

Campaign 22V406000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (346 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seats issues (282 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (198 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 15V469000 (suspension) has been completed.
Verify recall 15V461000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 16V168000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 16V240000 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 17E061000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Verify recall 20V475000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 20V699000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 23V411000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 22V406000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ■ 2005 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.