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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

1,351 NHTSA owner complaints · 10 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Owner complaints: 1,351 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 122.82

Power Train350Seats309Engine199Unknown Or Other191Electrical System136Air Bags102

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

jeep was in 2 accidents, first accident downtown [XXX], in feb 2026, progressive claim number XXX 2nd accident jeep was involved in high speed police pursuit on march 20th 2026, [XXX] police dept, pursued car for 30 miles, [XXX] to [XXX], the car went off road by railroad tracks, heavy under carriage damage , got stuck on railroad tracks INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S…
This car has broke down on me 3xs bc of the faulty pump relay. At the car wash with my children, at work, and home this vehicle has left me stranded. Now up to $1600 in repairs all while my car is broke down AGAIN for the 3rd time
part of the headrest assembly fractured suddenly causing the headrest to burst while I was sitting in the passenger seat. i was immediately sore from my shoulders up. there were no warning lights or recalls on my vehicle at the time.

Recalls: 10 campaigns (4 severe)

2015201620172018202020222023
CampaignComponentSummary
23V411000Engine And Engine CoolingChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines.…
22V406000Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel PumpChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines…
20V699000Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust SystemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Ga…
20V475000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:DieselChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. …
18V332000Electrical System:WiringChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000l…
17E061000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolinAccessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, so…
16V168000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation ComChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015…
15V461000Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge…

True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $2,778$5,748
Estimated running cost this year (age 11) $5,748

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$6,488vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Power Train (350 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 10/100, computed from 1,351 NHTSA complaints and 10 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 08/06/2023. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

10RELIABILITY / 100
AVOID
  • 1351 NHTSA complaints on record (122.8/yr of exposure)
  • 10 recall campaigns, 4 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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