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All cars · Jeep Grand Cherokee · 2015

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index235100 = average car
Complaints447NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold195,958U.S. model year
Per 100K sold228complaints
Year rank#19 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 7

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 8-spdRWD22 / 30 / 25Diesel$3,750
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 8-spd4WD21 / 28 / 24Diesel$3,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdRWD17 / 25 / 20Regular$3,100
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spd4WD17 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300
5.7L 8-cylAuto 8-spdRWD14 / 22 / 17Midgrade$4,200
5.7L 8-cylAuto 8-spd4WD14 / 20 / 16Midgrade$4,450
6.4L 8-cylAuto 8-spd4WD13 / 19 / 15Premium$5,150

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,000 and 73,000 miles. Median 40,000, from 821 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Transmission & drivetrain12,0004,300–42,000271
Seats69,10049,200–82,200158
Engine60,60025,600–95,000103
Electrical28,0003,600–62,00087
Airbags70,00047,000–85,00051

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain51%
Electrical13%
Engine8%
Brakes5%
Speed control5%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1,3671292288072

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 10

  • 23V411000 Jun 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling

    Defect. Chrysler (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 and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

    Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC cust

  • 22V406000 Jun 2022 Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. Chrysler (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.

    Risk. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners m

  • 20V699000 Nov 2020 Engine And Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

    Defect. 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 intake manifold.

    Risk. Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March

  • 20V475000 Aug 2020 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

    Defect. Chrysler (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 cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

    Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.

  • 18V332000 May 2018 Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect. Chrysler (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, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit with

    Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be d

  • 17E061000 Oct 2017 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Turbo/Supercharger

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.

  • 16V240000 Apr 2016 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software upd

  • 16V168000 Mar 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.

  • 15V469000 Jul 2015 Suspension / Rear

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.

  • 15V461000 Jul 2015 Equipment / Electrical / Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability,

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenHigh pressure fuel pump failure2023–
OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021–
ClosedSeat belt retraction20192021
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026
ClosedVehicle rollaway, engine on20162016
ClosedFalse positive automated braking20152016

Manufacturer communications 513

Jeep filed 513 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Customer may notice that the dipstick may indicate the oil was over filled
  • Flash: Heated Steering Wheel Temperature Enhancement Depending on vehicle architecture: This…
  • Replace Left Front Axle Half Shaft This bulletin involves inspecting and, if necessary,…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalNo

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2011–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 21.5M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical112.2M
Gauges, lights & wiring52.2M
Driveshaft, axles & 4x4101.2M
Transmission & shifter3578K
Heat, A/C & blend door4439K
Spark plugs & ignition coils2392K
Cooling system2285K
Oil leaks & gaskets1207K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2012374626154,734Electrical
2013153324174,275Electrical
2014476958183,786Electrical
2015235447195,958Transmission & drivetrain
201663134212,273Transmission & drivetrain
201765165240,696Electrical
2018120278224,908Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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