2015 Jeep Wrangler — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2015: 453 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1984	0
1985	0
1986	1
1987	38
1988	50
1989	62
1990	79
1991	76
1992	77
1993	108
1994	151
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	872
2009	368
2010	684
2011	481
2012	829
2013	646
2014	647
2015	453
2016	451
2017	304
2018	1789
2019	721
2020	592
2021	884
2022	369
2023	330
2024	638
2025	56
2026	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 27%

27% of complaints: engine — 124 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

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

SERVICE BRAKES 23%

23% of complaints: service brakes — 104 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 72 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 71 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 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2015 — complaint volume: 453

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