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2015 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 481 owner complaints about the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-680 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Jeep Wrangler
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the Wrangler median · #17 of 37 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 44%Owner complaints48153 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage47kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Jeep Wrangler has problems

481 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
Engine12917
Service brakes1225
Electrical system8211
Air bags7412
Power train513
Vehicle speed control321
Steering290
Structure228
Suspension170
16 other systems949

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

3 recalls

2015 Jeep Wrangler 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.

44%repaired · 2021 Q2

Front: anchorage

Recall 19V-680 · Sep 26, 2019 · 11,463 vehicles · 4,992 repaired

Risk. A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2020 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 19V-018 · Jan 15, 2019 · 1,413,222 vehicles · 852,775 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2017 Q4

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 16V-288 · May 11, 2016 · 7,196 vehicles · 5,605 repaired

Risk. Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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 engine problems start?

47kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 65 engine complaints. 88% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 47% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
23under 30k miles57under 100k miles8100k 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

12 owners mentioned a cost

$1,450median

Middle half: $965 – $2,798

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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings

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

  • Rollover: 3 stars (27.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

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

  1. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
  2. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  3. Seat belt buckle bracket failurePE19008 · closed Dec 12, 2019
    Led to recall 19V-680
In owners' words

What Wrangler owners report

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

My 2015 Jeep Wrangler has experienced multiple incidents of sudden, unexpected engine shutdown while driving. Without warning, the engine completely loses power, causing the vehicle to lose propulsion and power steering assistance. The dashboard lights and radio remain operational during these…
Complaint 11774955 · Nov 1, 2026
I purchased this 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon new and have maintained and serviced it regularly. At approximately 75,000–80,000 miles, the engine began developing a ticking noise from the passenger/right cylinder head area. The problem progressively worsened. At approximately 100,000 miles, repairs…
Complaint 11763968 · Sep 13, 2026
From September 2024 I have a problem with the engine system make a noise i always make oil change on time and also electric problems and seatbelts problems l know a 2 3 owner off jeep wrangler with the same problem
Complaint 11762642 · Sep 7, 2026

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