2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

1,351 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Power Train · verdict AVOID 10/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Power Train350
Seats309
Engine199
Unknown Or Other191
Electrical System136
Air Bags102

In the owners’ words

“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”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
13/08/2020Engine 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. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to
17/05/2018Electrical System:Wiring SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and
12/11/2020Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to
23/03/2016Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper m
19/10/2017Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/SuperchargerAccessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The
23/07/2015Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dod
25/04/2016Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 1
27/07/2015Suspension:RearChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms t
09/06/2022Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into t
08/06/2023Engine 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. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine t

Questions owners ask

Is the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

On the federal record it scores 10/100: 1,351 owner complaints (122.82 per year on the road) and 10 recall campaigns, 4 touching safety-critical systems.

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

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Power Train, with 350 of 1287 categorised reports.

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The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee scored 10/100 on the federal record.

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