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2015 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1,372 owner complaints about the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the power train. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-406 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the Grand Cherokee median · #6 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls9Lowest repair rate 55%Owner complaints1,372241 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee has problems

1,372 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train35386
Seats31739
Engine20421
Electrical system13924
Air bags10523
Fuel/propulsion system766
Seat belts594
Vehicle speed control5313
Steering423
18 other systems25037

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

55%repaired · 2025 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 22V-406 · Jun 9, 2022 · 138,645 vehicles · 75,874 repaired

Risk. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2022 Q4

Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Recall 20V-699 · Nov 12, 2020 · 28,884 vehicles · 22,946 repaired

Risk. Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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75%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: software

Recall 18V-332 · May 17, 2018 · 4,815,661 vehicles · 3,629,629 repaired

Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2018 Q1

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 16V-240 · Apr 25, 2016 · 811,290 vehicles · 635,311 repaired

Risk. Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2017 Q3

Disc: caliper

Recall 16V-168 · Mar 23, 2016 · 21,183 vehicles · 19,111 repaired

Risk. A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2016 Q4

Suspension: rear

Recall 15V-469 · Jul 27, 2015 · 5,492 vehicles · 5,142 repaired

Risk. If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2017 Q1

Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Recall 15V-461 · Jul 23, 2015 · 1,416,903 vehicles · 1,397,612 repaired

Risk. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

12kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 271 power train complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
189under 30k miles251under 100k miles20100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Engine

11 owners mentioned a cost

$1,690median

Middle half: $1,063 – $5,800

Unknown or other

9 owners mentioned a cost

$816median

Middle half: $750 – $1,693

Seats

9 owners mentioned a cost

$700median

Middle half: $700 – $900

Seat belts

8 owners mentioned a cost

$845median

Middle half: $688 – $1,250

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Grand Cherokee year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Cherokee median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
8 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Vehicle rollaway, engine onEA16002 · closed Jun 24, 2016
    Led to recall 16V-240
  2. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  3. High pressure fuel pump failureEA23001 · still open
    Led to recall 24V-957
  4. False Positive Automated BrakingPE15021 · closed Sep 28, 2016
    No recall
  5. Powered vehicle rollawayPE15030 · closed Feb 5, 2016
    No recall
  6. Seat Belt RetractionPE19011 · closed May 3, 2021
    No recall
  7. Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentPE19014 · closed Feb 25, 2026
    No recall
  8. Software security vulnerabilityRQ15004 · closed Jan 5, 2016
    Led to recall 15V-508
In owners' words

What Grand Cherokee owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact rented a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH or higher, the steering wheel shook violently. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the front left tie rod, brake assembly, gear shifter, tires, and several electrical…
Complaint 11770783 · Oct 13, 2026 · 200,000 miles
Recall 20V-475 / 23V-411 software patch was performed, but the underlying magnetic tone wheel defect has now physically failed, causing an active crankshaft position sensor error and stall hazard. While traveling 60mph the car stalled and went into limp mode with no prior warning. The vehicle has…
Complaint 11767448 · Sep 28, 2026 · 144,532 miles
I own a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 with the 3.0L EcoDiesel, with approximately 113,170 miles. The vehicle has experienced multiple intermittent episodes of “Service Electronic Throttle Control.” During the most recent episode, the vehicle briefly jerked/lurched forward and then experienced…
Complaint 11766732 · Sep 24, 2026

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