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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Owners filed 1,369 complaints about the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with NHTSA between Dec 2014 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is power train (353).
Complaints
1,369
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
129
Reported by owners
Fires
22
Reported by owners
Injuries
94
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Power train353
- Seats317
- Engine204
- Electrical system138
- Air bags104
- Fuel/propulsion system75
- Seat belts59
- Vehicle speed control53
- Steering42
- Service brakes40
- Fuel system, diesel40
- Structure31
- Engine and engine cooling23
- Exterior lighting19
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2016 | 242 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 160 |
| 2020 | 180 |
| 2021 | 129 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 147 |
| 2024 | 85 |
| 2025 | 76 |
| 2026 | 65 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Power train
353 reports78 crashes2 fires1 related recall
“The contact rented a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH or higher, the steering wheel shook violently. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the front left tie rod, brake assembly, gear shifter, tires, and several electrical components required replacement or repair. As instructed, the vehicle was returned to the rental business. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was not available.”
Seats
317 reports
“The issue I am reporting involves the Active Head Restraint system on my vehicle. I have been victim to the inadvertent deployment of this system not once, not twice, but three times now... In February of 2024 the driver and passenger headrests were replaced under the x88 warranty extension. As far as I know, those were the original headrests that had been replaced after they inadvertently deployed (fortunately, while no one was in the seat). Here we are, only 2.5 years later and one of the NEW headrests has failed in the same way! Once again, we were fortunate that no one was in the vehicle when it happened. My issues are these: -I am a disabled veteran with neck issues, and appear to be driving a vehicle where the head rest is a ticking time bomb. -The faulty headrests were replaced, but apparently with headrests equally faulty. -I can not afford to get rid of my vehicle, I can not in good conscience sell my vehicle at fair market value knowing it is defective, so I am stuck. -The x88 warranty extension is past the 10 years since the original headrests were put in service...but I am now dealing with a 2.5 year old headrest that has failed... -What happens if…”
Engine
204 reports10 crashes11 fires
“My jeep diesel had the software update for the crankshaft sensor tone ring, but the tone ring failed, and my car is stuck in limp mode. Is the replacement of the tone ring covered under the original recall,or do I have to pay for the repair?”
Electrical system
138 reports13 crashes8 fires1 related recall
“Recall 20V-475 / 23V-411 software patch was performed, but the underlying magnetic tone wheel defect has now physically failed, causing an active crankshaft position sensor error and stall hazard. While traveling 60mph the car stalled and went into limp mode with no prior warning. The vehicle has been diagnosed at a repair shop as a fault with the crankshaft position sensor performance which was apart of a pervious recall listed above. The vehicle has not been inspected by any others at this time as its not safe to drive and do not want out of pocket cost to do so.”
Air bags
104 reports14 crashes
“The contact owned a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 65 MPH on a curvy highway road, the vehicle started skidding to the right and crashed into a barrier, causing the vehicle to slide to the left and to strike another barrier. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the neck, back, and right shoulder, requiring medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.”
Fuel/propulsion system
75 reports1 crash4 fires
“my jeep turned off while i was driving at 50 mph, it was throwing code P016F the fuel Pump went bad on it on 10/17/2026 i called Stelllantis and opened a case, the case # is 98439560 the fuel pump failed they refused to honor the Z46 recall on the fuel pump again. the recall was done on 9/3/2024”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.