2015 Jeep Wrangler Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Jeep Wrangler has 472 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 30, and 3 recalls including one Do Not Drive airbag recall. Its verdict is Caution, capped mainly because of that Do Not Drive recall rather than complaint volume alone. It ranks 15th worst among 21 model years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 Wrangler years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 472
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 15
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 27
- Injuries
- 13
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16.5 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
Top 2015 Jeep Wrangler problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine158 (33%)
- Brakes140 (30%)
- Electrical System83 (18%)
- Airbags73 (15%)
- Other57 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain51 (11%)
- Steering29 (6%)
- Structure & Body24 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires22 (5%)
- Fuel System15 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the engine catching fire while the vehicle was parked and turned off, sometimes just hours after driving.
- Several fires reportedly started under the hood or near the front end with no prior warning.
- Owners describe electrical fires originating from the dash or power outlet area, in one case following repeated unexplained cruise control disengagement.
- Some owners report airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including a rear-end crash where the seat belt tensioner also did not retract.
- One owner reported a fire starting after a minor collision with a guard rail, even though the gas tank was not struck.
2015 Jeep Wrangler recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V680000Sep 26, 2019Seat Belts11,463 vehicles
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Risk: A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
- NHTSA 19V018000Jan 15, 2019Airbags1,413,222 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
- NHTSA 16V288000May 11, 2016Airbags7,196 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Risk: Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
2015 Jeep Wrangler fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Wrangler years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
- NHTSA lists 472 complaints for the 2015 Wrangler with a complaint index of 30, giving it a Caution verdict relative to other Wrangler years. The top reported problem area is the Engine, accounting for 33% of complaints.
- Does the 2015 Jeep Wrangler have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Wrangler, including one Do Not Drive recall involving airbags that may fail to deploy properly.
- What is the most common problem with the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?
- Engine problems are most common, making up 33% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 48,000 miles. Brakes follow at 30% of complaints.
- How does the 2015 Wrangler compare to other Wrangler years?
- The 2015 ranks 15th worst out of 21 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 30. Years like 2018, 2021, and 2024 score much higher on the complaint index and carry Avoid verdicts.
- Are there engine fire complaints for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?
- Yes, NHTSA sample complaints describe multiple engine and electrical fires, some occurring while the vehicle was parked and unattended. The Engine problem area recorded 16 fire-related complaints.