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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 103 airbag complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 8% of all complaints for the year, tied to 13 crashes and 19 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 69,000 miles, and no related recall is on file.

Airbags complaints
103
8% of 1,359
Crashes reported
13
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
19
Median mileage
69,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during frontal or offset collisions, including impacts into trees, poles, and other vehicles at moderate speeds.
  • Airbags do not deploy in side-impact crashes, with owners reporting the driver or rear passenger side bags staying inactive.
  • Seat belts fail to lock at the same time airbags fail to deploy, letting occupants strike the steering wheel or dashboard.
  • Airbags stay inactive even after a rear-end collision, with the dashboard airbag warning light illuminating after the crash.
  • Vehicles are declared total losses after crashes where the airbag system did not activate, with several drivers reporting injuries such as facial lacerations or fractured vertebrae.

When 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 10, 2015, latest Aug 23, 2026.

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter132015 Q32017 Q12019 Q12020 Q22021 Q32022 Q42024 Q22025 Q3
103 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (13).

Airbags recalls for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201011 (9%)
  2. 201160 (4%)
  3. 201243 (3%)
  4. 201333 (4%)
  5. 2014209 (9%)
  6. 2015103 (8%)
  7. 201611 (4%)
  8. 201715 (4%)
  9. 201824 (3%)
  10. 201919 (5%)
  11. 202017 (7%)
  12. 202119 (5%)
  13. 20228 (3%)
  14. 202310 (3%)
  15. 20241 (0%)
  16. 20255 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 103 airbag complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 8% of all 1,359 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee airbags?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this airbag complaint category on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 69,000 miles.
Have the airbag complaints led to injuries or crashes?
Yes. NHTSA records show these 103 airbag complaints are linked to 13 crashes and 19 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2015 model compare to other Grand Cherokee years for airbag complaints?
The 2015 model's 103 complaints and 8% share are close to the 2014 model year's 209 complaints and 9% share, both higher than most other model years listed, such as 2016 with 11 complaints and a 4% share.

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.