2015 Jeep Wrangler

◆ Worse than typical

2015 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-09-02

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: 467 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1984	0
1985	0
1986	1
1987	41
1988	53
1989	63
1990	80
1991	77
1992	77
1993	109
1994	159
1995	202
1996	2
1997	401
1998	265
1999	213
2000	251
2001	170
2002	108
2003	98
2004	192
2005	649
2006	730
2007	555
2008	873
2009	371
2010	686
2011	485
2012	833
2013	649
2014	651
2015	467
2016	458
2017	309
2018	1809
2019	732
2020	604
2021	906
2022	381
2023	341
2024	679
2025	60
2026	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 27%

27% of complaints: service brakes — 127 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE

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Incident: On the morning of July 14, 2026, (rush hour), I was driving my 2015 Jeep (VIN [XXX]; approximately 28,000 miles) southbound on Interstate 75 toward Miami International Airport.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260801

About a year ago my dashboard lit-up with a variety of ABS warning lights. My diagnostic module indicated a failure of the ABS module. I paid over $1400 for the part from Mopar and am still waiting with no guaranteed delivery date.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260721

A variety of warning light came on my display in September 2025 indicating a failure of the anti-lock braking module. I paid $1137.01 with Mopar Genuine Parts only to find that the part is on "universal back order." That was almost a year ago!

NHTSA ODI report, 20260714

ENGINE 27%

27% of complaints: engine — 126 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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The radiator is poorly built and leaks, I have had mine replace several times by the dealership This is dangerous because it causes overheating in the engine which can cause hose to bust and engine to seize up .

NHTSA ODI report, 20241212

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

FAILURE OF COMBINED OIL FILTER / COOLER HOUSING RESULTING IN ABRUPT LOSS OF ENGINE OIL AND RESULTING IN SMALL FIRE FOLLOWING EXHAUST SYSTEM SATURATION FROM LEAKING OIL

NHTSA ODI report, 20240116

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW ON APRIL 16, 2015. MY WIFE DROVE 8 MILES TO SCHOOL AND THEN 6 MILES TO HER AUNT'S HOUSE. WHEN SHE PARKED SHE NOTICED CAR WAS SMOKING AND THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE SECONDS LATER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150422

Also filed under STRUCTURE and WHEELS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 78 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and starter assembly.

CRASH FIRE

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 72 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN HIGH SPEED FRONT END COLLISION. THERE WERE TWO VEHICLES IN INVOLVED IN THE COLLISION. ONE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND STRUCK THE JEEP HEAD ON. DRIVER OF THE JEEP WAS INJURED DUE TO NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. ...

NHTSA ODI report, 20171109

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 51 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveshaft and driveline.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate into a higher gear and went into LIMP Mode.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260722

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2015 — complaint volume: 467

R 20160811 — air bags

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V288000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190204 — air bags

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.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019.

Campaign 19V018000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20190729 — PE (closed 20191212)

Seat belt buckle bracket failure

R 20200326 — seat belts

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.

Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019.

Campaign 19V680000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture