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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 41 steering complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of its 1,359 total complaints for the year. Three crashes and two injuries are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 25,084. No related recalls are listed.

Steering complaints
41
3% of 1,359
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
25,085 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering hoses leak fluid, sometimes causing the steering to become difficult or impossible to turn at low speed.
  • Complete loss of power steering assist occurred without warning, in one case while towing was required after a steering control module failure.
  • A front passenger side control arm fractured while driving at 15 mph, tearing the wheel well and pulling the vehicle to the right.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel seizing at about 10 mph, resulting in a rollover crash.
  • Some owners heard a high-pitched whistling noise from the steering system when turning left or right at low speeds.
  • Power steering fluid was reported evaporating or leaking repeatedly, with no permanent fix offered by the dealer.

When 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 2, 2015, latest Jan 16, 2026.

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2015Jul 2016Feb 2018Jan 2019Oct 2019Jul 2020Jun 2021Feb 2025
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Jan 2026; peak Feb 2018 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

  1. 20103 (3%)
  2. 201186 (5%)
  3. 201299 (6%)
  4. 201326 (3%)
  5. 201481 (3%)
  6. 201541 (3%)
  7. 201616 (5%)
  8. 201718 (5%)
  9. 201814 (2%)
  10. 201914 (4%)
  11. 202013 (5%)
  12. 2021102 (25%)
  13. 202223 (9%)
  14. 202342 (11%)
  15. 20248 (3%)
  16. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 41 steering complaints for the 2015 model year, which is 3% of the 1,359 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the steering complaints on this model year.
What steering problems do owners report on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners describe power steering fluid leaks, complete loss of steering assist, a fractured control arm, and whistling noise when turning. Three crashes and two injuries are associated with these complaints.
At what mileage do steering problems typically occur on the 2015 Grand Cherokee?
The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 25,084.
How does the 2015 Grand Cherokee compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2015 model year's steering complaints make up 3% of its total complaints, similar to 2013 and 2014, but lower than the 25% share seen in 2021.

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.