2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability
The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1,369 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and seats. Compared with other Grand Cherokee model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Grand Cherokee's typical year, while the 2016 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
1,369
NHTSA owner complaints
10
Recall campaigns
129
Complaints citing a crash
22
Complaints citing a fire
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 model year, filed between 2014 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 353 | 26% |
| Seats | 317 | 23% |
| Engine | 204 | 15% |
| Unknown or other | 192 | 14% |
| Electrical system | 138 | 10% |
| Air bags | 104 | 8% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 75 | 5% |
| Seat belts | 59 | 4% |
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
10 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2015 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V461000 | Jul 23, 2015 | Equipment — electrical / radio/tape deck/cd etc. | Chrysler (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 Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper… |
| 15V469000 | Jul 27, 2015 | Suspension — rear | Chrysler (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 that may have been incorrectly heat… |
| 16V168000 | Mar 23, 2016 | Service brakes — foundation components / disc / caliper | Chrysler (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 may crack due to being made from an… |
| 16V240000 | Apr 25, 2016 | Powertrain / transmission — 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 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The… |
| 17E061000 | Oct 19, 2017 | Engine & cooling — engine / gasoline / turbo/supercharger | Accessible 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 supercharger mounting bracket may… |
| 18V332000 | May 17, 2018 | Electrical system — wiring | Chrysler (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 Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500,… |
| 20V475000 | Aug 13, 2020 | Engine & cooling — engine / diesel | Chrysler (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 lose its ability to synchronize the fuel… |
| 20V699000 | Nov 12, 2020 | 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 enter the EGR system. This mixture may… |
| 22V406000 | Jun 9, 2022 | Fuel system (diesel) — delivery / fuel pump | Chrysler (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 the fuel system, potentially resulting in… |
| 23V411000 | Jun 8, 2023 | Engine & cooling | Chrysler (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 to lose its ability to synchronize the… |
How the 2015 compares with nearby Grand Cherokee years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Grand Cherokee analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 805 | 10 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2014 | 2,387 | 19 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2015 (this page) | 1,369 | 10 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2016 | 312 | 9 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2017 | 364 | 6 | Engine | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee on the used market
- 77 of 2,394 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Seats: try every power and manual adjustment and check seat heaters if fitted.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 10 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability FAQ
Is the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1,369 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and seats. Compared with other Grand Cherokee model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Grand Cherokee's typical year, while the 2016 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee are powertrain / transmission (353), seats (317), engine (204), unknown or other (192). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including 15V461000 (equipment — electrical / radio/tape deck/cd etc.) and 15V469000 (suspension — rear). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee compare with the 2014 and 2016 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2014 has 2,387 complaints and 19 recalls (avoid); the 2016 has 312 complaints and 9 recalls (solid). The 2015 has 1,369 complaints and 10 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2015 Grand Cherokee, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.