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2015 Jeep Wrangler Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, 5% of its 472 total complaints. There are 7 fires and 1 crash reported in this area, with a median failure mileage of 20,000, and no related recalls on file.

Structure & Body complaints
24
5% of 472
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
7
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
20,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report water leaking into the driver and passenger doors during rain or after washing, soaking the carpet, sometimes recurring after multiple dealer repair attempts.
  • Some owners describe the hood latch failing to hold, with the hood opening on its own while driving at highway speed.
  • Several complaints describe engine fires starting under the hood shortly after purchase or while parked, with some vehicles declared a total loss.
  • One owner reported the spare tire and tire carrier assembly detaching from the vehicle without warning while driving.
  • A separate complaint described severe corrosion on the driveshaft, frame, and undercarriage bolts at very low mileage.

When 2015 Jeep Wrangler body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 28, 2015, latest Mar 19, 2024.

2015 Jeep Wrangler structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month1Jan 2015Jun 2015Sep 2015Sep 2016Apr 2018May 2019Nov 2019Sep 2022
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Mar 2024; peak Jan 2015 (1).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 20059 (1%)
  2. 200615 (2%)
  3. 200723 (4%)
  4. 200822 (3%)
  5. 200910 (3%)
  6. 201018 (3%)
  7. 201133 (7%)
  8. 201234 (4%)
  9. 201324 (4%)
  10. 201423 (4%)
  11. 201524 (5%)
  12. 201622 (5%)
  13. 201726 (8%)
  14. 2018112 (6%)
  15. 201929 (4%)
  16. 202023 (4%)
  17. 202123 (2%)
  18. 20225 (1%)
  19. 20238 (2%)
  20. 20241 (0%)
  21. 20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Wrangler, making up 5% of the 472 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall tied to Structure & Body issues on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler.
What mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up at on the 2015 Wrangler?
The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 20,000 miles.
Are fires a concern with the 2015 Jeep Wrangler's Structure & Body complaints?
Yes, NHTSA records 7 fires and 1 crash among the 24 Structure & Body complaints for this model year, along with 1 injury.
How does the 2015 Wrangler compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2015 Wrangler's 24 complaints and 5% share are similar to 2013, 2014, and 2016, while 2018 had far more complaints at 112 with a 6% share.

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.