2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 116 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 9% of all 1,359 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 95,000. Owners report 5 fires, 3 injuries and 1 crash, and a related recall (22V406000) covers the diesel high pressure fuel pump.
- Fuel System complaints
- 116
- 9% of 1,359
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 95,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of engine power or complete engine shutoff while driving at highway speed, sometimes with no warning or limp mode.
- Reports of gasoline odor followed by sputtering and fire while the vehicle was in motion.
- Sudden unintended acceleration reported while inching forward at low speed, with the brake failing to override the throttle.
- Check engine light triggered by fuel gauge behavior below 3/4 full, which also disabled the remote start feature.
- Fuel filler door or fuel cap door opening unexpectedly when using unrelated controls like the headlamp switch.
- Minor fuel system leaks traced to a leaking fuel filler neck, with replacement parts on extended backorder.
When 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 21, 2015, latest Aug 8, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 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.
Fuel 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 fuel system complaints does NHTSA list for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 116 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Grand Cherokee, which is 9% of the 1,359 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes. Recall 22V406000, reported June 9, 2022, covers 2014-2020 Grand Cherokee and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 diesel models where a high pressure fuel pump failure can send debris into the fuel system. Dealers replace the pump and inspect other fuel system components free of charge.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2015 Grand Cherokee?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for fuel system complaints on this model year is 95,000 miles.
- Have there been fires linked to fuel system complaints on the 2015 Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA data shows 5 fires and 3 injuries among the fuel system complaints for this model year, along with 1 crash.