2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems and recalls

Owners have filed 1,355 complaints on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and NHTSA has issued 10 recalls. The most cited component is the Power Train (350 complaints).

1,355
Complaints
10
Recalls
128
Crash reports
21
Fire reports
93
Injuries
99.2
Severity index

Severity index 99.2 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 99.2p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 26 of 143 by severity index among 2015 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 82% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2015 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 350 complaints (25.8%)350 26%SeatsSeats: 312 complaints (23.0%)312 23%EngineEngine: 199 complaints (14.7%)199 15%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 191 complaints (14.1%)191 14%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 136 complaints (10.0%)136 10%Air BagsAir Bags: 103 complaints (7.6%)103 8%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 74 complaints (5.5%)74 5%Seat BeltsSeat Belts: 59 complaints (4.4%)59 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN35025.8%
SEATS31223.0%
ENGINE19914.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER19114.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13610.0%
AIR BAGS1037.6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM745.5%
SEAT BELTS594.4%

Complaints filed per year

01252502014: 12015: 872016: 2422017: 592018: 582019: 1602020: 1802021: 1292022: 802023: 1472024: 852025: 762026: 51 (partial year)14151624217181920212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20141
201587
2016242
201759
201858
2019160
2020180
2021129
202280
2023147
202485
202576
2026 (year to date)51
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (308 against 389).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
20V47500013/08/2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger
20V69900012/11/2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the
16V16800023/03/2016SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
17E06100019/10/2017ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERAccessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the AB
15V46100023/07/2015EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affecte
16V24000025/04/2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equip
15V46900027/07/2015SUSPENSION:REARChrysler (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 t
22V40600009/06/2022FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
23V41100008/06/2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses a

Other Jeep Grand Cherokee model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 14 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-29. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.