2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 154 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 11% of all complaints for the year, tied to 13 crashes, 9 fires, and 10 injuries. A related recall (18V332000) covers software issues in the powertrain/electrical control area, with a median failure mileage of 27,000.
- Electrical System complaints
- 154
- 11% of 1,359
- Crashes reported
- 13
- Fires reported
- 9
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 27,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicle shifts into reverse or moves on its own while parked or while the driver tries to exit or re-enter, sometimes striking nearby objects or people.
- Dashboard warning lights and the back-up camera screen go dark suddenly while backing up, followed by unexpected movement.
- Vehicles stall while driving at moderate speed with all warning indicators lighting up at once.
- Fires start without warning, sometimes while parked and unattended, with smoke or flames reported near the dashboard, hood, or headlights.
- Owners report burning smells or smoke entering the cabin during highway driving.
- Some owners say a rear wiring harness needed replacement after a collision, with long delays getting the part.
When 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 26, 2015, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
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, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Electrical System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 154 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 model year, which is 11% of all 1,359 complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 18V332000, reported May 17, 2018, covers a software issue affecting the Electrical System, remedied with a dealer software flash. It does not carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.
- What is the typical mileage when electrical failures happen?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2015 Grand Cherokee is 27,000 miles.
- Have electrical problems caused crashes or fires in the 2015 Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 13 crashes, 9 fires, and 10 injuries reported.
- Is the 2015 Grand Cherokee's electrical complaint rate higher than other years?
- No. At 11% share, 2015 has a lower share of electrical complaints than most other model years listed, which range up to 52%.