2015 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 Wrangler years
The 2015 Jeep Wrangler ranks 14th worst out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 13 and a "Best" verdict relative to other Wrangler years. NHTSA lists 472 complaints, 3 recalls, and 27 fires, with Engine as the top problem area.
- Complaints
- 472
- Recalls
- 3
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 15 / 27
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16.5 city / 21 hwy
Top 2015 Jeep Wrangler problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Engines catch fire shortly after parking, sometimes within hours of the vehicle sitting in a driveway.
- Fires start under the hood, often on the right side, and can spread to consume the front end of the vehicle.
- Electrical fires have started behind the dash near the power outlet, spreading to the heater and AC control panel.
- Airbags failed to deploy in frontal and rear-end collisions, in one case alongside a seat belt tensioner that did not retract.
- Structure and body fires have occurred at low mileage, including one case at 10,000 miles that resulted in a total loss.
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?
- Relative to other Wrangler model years, the 2015 ranks well: it has a complaint index of 13 and ranks 14th worst out of 16 years tracked, earning a "Best" verdict.
- What problems does the 2015 Jeep Wrangler have?
- NHTSA complaints show Engine issues as the top problem area (158 complaints, 33% share, 16 fires), followed by Brakes (140 complaints) and Electrical System issues (83 complaints, 10 fires).
- Does the 2015 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, covering seat belts and airbags, including one do-not-drive recall (19V018000) related to airbag deployment.
- How many fires have been reported for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?
- NHTSA complaint data lists 27 fires reported for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, with 16 of those tied to the Engine problem area.
- How does the 2015 Wrangler compare to the 2018 or 2024 Wrangler?
- The 2015 Wrangler's complaint index of 13 is far lower than the 2018 (93, Avoid) and 2024 (100, Avoid) model years, making 2015 one of the better years in the lineup.