2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 31 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of that year's 1,359 total complaints, with 4 crashes and a median mileage at failure of 26,000. A related recall (15V469000) covers rear lower control arms on vehicles built June 12-20, 2015.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 31
- 2% of 1,359
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 26,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Rear tires blew out or developed sidewall bulges at highway speed, in one case causing a spin-out and crash on a freeway.
- Owners of vehicles with 20-inch wheels reported losing control off the road, blaming tire and wheel combinations rated for the vehicle's weight.
- Rear air suspension bags reportedly went completely flat with no warning shown on the dash display.
- Right rear shock absorbers were described as ineffective at controlling rear axle movement, causing the rear of the vehicle to rotate sideways over bumps.
- One owner reported taking delivery of a new vehicle that already had an open suspension recall (recall R38) unresolved.
When 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 8, 2015, latest Aug 15, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 15V469000Jul 27, 2015Suspension, Wheels & Tires5,492 vehicles
Suspension:rear
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.
Risk: If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires 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 suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 31 complaints in this category for the 2015 model year, which is 2% of all 1,359 complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a suspension recall for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes. Recall 15V469000, reported July 27, 2015, covers rear lower control arms on certain 2015 Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles built between June 12 and June 20, 2015. Chrysler inspects and replaces the control arms if needed, free of charge.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 26,000 miles.
- Have suspension or tire issues on the 2015 Grand Cherokee caused crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes linked to complaints in this category, with 0 fires and 0 injuries reported.
- How does 2015 compare to other Grand Cherokee model years for this problem area?
- The 2015 model year's 31 complaints and 2% share are lower than 2014 (70 complaints, 3%) and much lower than 2023 (64 complaints, 17%), suggesting this area is relatively less prominent for 2015 compared to some other years.