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#BS-2015-JEEGRA-DE652015 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 1,790 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 1,790 complaints, 182 crashes, 37 fires, and 10 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.1x the class average.
Top reported problems
electronic shifting unreliable
20 complaints • Severity 8.8/10
transmission shift performance poor
18 complaints • Severity 7/10
not shifting properly
15 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
dashboard is falling apart
11 complaints • Severity 7.1/10
engine wont turn over wont start
9 complaints • Severity 8.2/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
349 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 42K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (437 reports) • Median: 42K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Drivetrain (349 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 349 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 42,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 42K-mile mark.
Seats Issues
Seats complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 290 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 224 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 138 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (10 recalls)
EQUIPMENT: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 affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Chrysler (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.
POWER 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, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Accessible 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 ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
+ 5 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (8)
2 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Vehicle rollaway, engine on
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
High pressure fuel pump failure
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
False Positive Automated Braking
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Powered vehicle rollaway
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
+ 3 more in the full report
The worst model year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
1,790
Class avg
437
4.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,790 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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