2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 260 engine complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 19% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 58,000. Engine-related recalls exist for the 3.0L diesel engine covering crankshaft position sensor and EGR cooler issues, though these apply mainly to diesel model years overlapping 2014-2020.
- Engine complaints
- 260
- 19% of 1,359
- Crashes reported
- 19
- Fires reported
- 12
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 58,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the vehicle revving and lurching forward unexpectedly while shifting from reverse to drive with the brake applied.
- Some report the vehicle rolling or moving on its own after being placed in park, sometimes striking objects or other vehicles.
- Others describe sudden loss of throttle response or an inoperable electronic throttle control paired with a check engine light.
- A subset of owners report smoke or fire coming from the engine bay or hood without warning.
- Several complaints describe the engine stalling at highway speed with warning indicators flashing across the instrument panel.
- Some owners report full-throttle surges while parking or backing up, even with steady brake pressure applied.
When 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 16, 2015, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 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.
- 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.
- NHTSA 20V475000Aug 13, 2020Engine58,016 vehicles
Engine and 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 injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 260 engine complaints for the 2015 Grand Cherokee, which is 19% of all 1,359 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Related recalls cover 3.0L EcoDiesel engines, including crankshaft position sensor tone wheel delamination and EGR cooler cracking, but these campaigns primarily target 2014-2019/2020 diesel-equipped Grand Cherokees.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2015 Grand Cherokee is 58,000 miles.
- Have engine complaints led to crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint set shows 19 crashes, 12 fires, and 5 injuries reported for the 2015 Grand Cherokee.