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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

93/100

#2 most-complained of 16 Grand Cherokee years

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranks 2nd worst out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 93 and 1,359 complaints. Transmission & Powertrain issues dominate, including many reports of vehicles rolling away after being shifted into park.

Complaints
1,359
Recalls
9
Crashes / fires
128 / 21
Injuries / deaths
93 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
19
17 city / 24 hwy

Top 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

NHTSA owner 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%)

What owners report

  • Vehicles reportedly rolled away or lurched forward after the electronic shifter was moved into park, sometimes striking parked cars, garages, or posts.
  • Some owners reported the vehicle shifted into drive or reverse on its own while unattended and parked, leading to low-speed crashes.
  • Several incidents happened at very low mileage, with failures reported as early as 56, 150, and 850 miles.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in some crashes, including a four-way-stop collision that caused facial lacerations and hip, leg, and neck injuries.
  • Dealers were sometimes unable to duplicate or diagnose the rollaway failures when vehicles were brought in.
  • One owner reported repeated instances of the vehicle revving and lurching forward while shifting from reverse to drive with the brake applied.
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints: complaints filed per quarter932014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42022 Q22023 Q42025 Q2
1744 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2016 Q1 (93).

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)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution60802916
2014Avoid1002,3751819
2015Avoid931,359919
2016Best7310821
2017Best13364519

All Jeep Grand Cherokee years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Should I avoid the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA data ranks the 2015 model year 2nd worst out of 16 Grand Cherokee model years, with a complaint index of 93 and 1,359 complaints, so it is rated Avoid relative to other years of this model.
What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Transmission & Powertrain issues are the top problem area, accounting for 351 complaints (26% of all complaints) and 78 crashes, with a median failure mileage of 11,567 miles.
Does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls tied to the 2015 model year, covering areas including the electronic shifter software (rollaway risk), rear lower control arms, front brake calipers, and diesel engine components.
How does the 2015 Grand Cherokee compare to other years?
Its complaint index of 93 is close to the worst year, 2014, which scored 100, while years like 2016, 2017, and 2020 scored much lower (7, 13, and 20) and are rated Best.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
EPA rates it at 19 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950.

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.