YearToAvoid

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a complaint index of 95, ranking 2nd worst out of 21 model years, with 1,359 complaints and 9 recalls. It carries an Avoid verdict, driven mainly by transmission and powertrain issues at a median mileage of 40,000.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
95/100
#2 of 21 Grand Cherokee years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
1,359
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
9
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
128
reported in complaints
Fires
21
Injuries
93
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2017
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
19
17 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths
93 / 0

Top 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain351 (26%)
  2. Structure & Body346 (25%)
  3. Engine260 (19%)
  4. Other200 (15%)
  5. Electrical System154 (11%)
  6. Fuel System116 (9%)
  7. Airbags103 (8%)
  8. Seat Belts59 (4%)
  9. Brakes49 (4%)
  10. Steering41 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Vehicles reportedly roll away or lurch forward after being shifted into park while the driver's foot is still on the brake.
  • Several owners describe the electronic shifter failing to actually engage park, causing the vehicle to roll backward into other vehicles or objects.
  • Some vehicles allegedly shifted into reverse or drive on their own while parked and unoccupied, striking nearby vehicles or structures.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in low-speed crashes involving rollaway or shift-related incidents.
  • One owner reported the engine revving and the vehicle lurching forward when shifting from reverse to drive with the brake applied.
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints: complaints filed per quarter782014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42022 Q22023 Q42025 Q2
1,359 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2016 Q1 (78).

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V411000Jun 8, 2023Engine80,629 vehicles

    Engine and 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 fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.

  2. NHTSA 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Fuel System138,645 vehicles

    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 fuel starvation.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.

  3. NHTSA 20V699000Nov 12, 2020Engine28,884 vehicles

    Engine 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 enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

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

    Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.

See all 9 recalls for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee →

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Gasoline or E85
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Grand Cherokee years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution50802916
2014Avoid1002,3751819
2015Avoid951,359919
2016Caution10310821
2017Best20364519

All Jeep Grand Cherokee years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2015 Grand Cherokee has a complaint index of 95, the second highest of the 21 model years covered, and it is rated Avoid relative to other Grand Cherokee years.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Transmission and powertrain issues make up 26% of complaints (351 complaints), followed by structure and body issues at 25% (346 complaints) and engine issues at 19% (260 complaints).
Does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2015 Grand Cherokee, covering the engine, fuel system, electrical system, brakes, and suspension, though none are do-not-drive recalls.
At what mileage do 2015 Grand Cherokee transmission problems show up?
NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 11,567 miles for transmission and powertrain complaints on this model year.
How does the 2015 model compare to other Grand Cherokee years?
The 2015 model's complaint index of 95 is close to the worst year, 2014, at 100, and worse than most other years like 2010 (index 0, rated Best) and 2017 (index 20, rated Best).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.