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2015 Jeep Grand cherokee

The Verdict

5 Total Klunk

The 2015 Jeep Grand cherokee has 1,363 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are body (543 complaints) and transmission (313 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 5/100, it earns a "Total Klunk" rating. If you're shopping for a Jeep Grand cherokee, consider the 2025 model year which has 94% fewer complaints.

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5

Klunk Score: Total Klunk

Among the most complained-about vehicle years on record. Strongly consider alternatives.

How is this calculated?

The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.

Recalls 10

Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.

15V469000 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 re...

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 a...

Reported Apr 10, 2026

16V240000 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 vehic...

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 par...

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 ...

Reported Apr 10, 2026

15V461000 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 Cher...

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...

Reported Apr 10, 2026

17E061000 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...

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.

Reported Apr 10, 2026

16V168000 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 lef...

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. ...

Reported Apr 10, 2026

18V332000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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 ...

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 ...

Reported Apr 10, 2026

20V475000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

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...

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 pos...

Reported Apr 10, 2026

23V411000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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 delaminat...

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, ...

Reported Aug 6, 2023

22V406000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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...

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 maile...

Reported Sep 6, 2022

20V699000 ENGINE 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-heat...

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...

Reported Dec 11, 2020

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Under the Hood

Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.

YearBodyBrakesElectricalEngineTransmission
2000594487241351167
2001509241103153110
200250416252222449
2003292642917430
200452015543212847
200567074782235225
200625451596190154
200710326502270159
2008851438216063
2009392453319
20103310342516
201117427356157055
201219325561948569
201312013430519343
2014762228462549377
201554329184294313
201670145111462
201790215713264
20182595131217950
20199595657438
20207313607223
2021140251089044
20221121810710826
20231392010211423
202446135012911
202522616298

By Category

Body
543
Transmission
313
Engine
294
Electrical
184
Brakes
29

By Severity

1
556
2
599
3
57
4
151

Worst Problems

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Complaints

Body 1

The driver side active head restraint deployed with zero warning and without any external forces upon the vehicle. This is now the second front row head restraint to deploy in this manner. The passenger side deployed while our teenage daughter was sitting in the car which was stationary at the time. She suffered a head and neck injury due to this malfunction. Stellantis replaced that one and “Promised” to replace the driver side but did not follow thru on that.

10d ago
Electrical 4

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.

12d ago
Transmission 2

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.

13d ago
Engine 2

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?

20d ago
Body 1

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 45 MPH, there was a loud pop before the front passenger’s side headrest unexpectedly deployed. The dealer was contacted and confirmed the passenger’s side headrest failure. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and certified mail and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

21d ago
Engine 4

The contact owned a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the electronic control warning light illuminated before the failure. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle; however, the vehicle independently restarted. The contact exited the vehicle shortly afterwards, and the vehicle suddenly caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Complaint Number: 20V699000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The manufacturer was contacted by email and phone and opened a claim. The claim was declined. The investigator had taken photos. The contact was informed that the mileage had been exceeded. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

24d ago
Engine 1

The tire pressure monitor system, the egr cooler. I had to change the egr the thermostat twice the engine the radiator the water pump and two oxygen sensors. The egr cooler is not recalled for my year but my truck was doin the same thing. The car still has a burning oil smell when the heat is on and the air don’t work

26d ago
Engine 2

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.

28d ago
Body 2

The Active Head Restraint (AHR) deployed without a collision while I was slowing to a traffic signal. My vehicle was travelling approximately 5-7mph and slowing to a traffic signal when the Active Head Rest deployed, launching my head and trunk forward to the steering wheel. The Jeep Service Representative informed me that this is a well-known issue and the NHTSA closed the investigation without ordering a recall. (PE19014, opened 2019) The failure mechanism is reported to be mechanical as the AHR relies on a plastic bracket holding a metal rod that connects to hooks meant to trigger only in a rear-end crash, and that plastic simply fails under prolonged tension over time with no warning signs beforehand.

1mo ago
Engine 2

I own a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 with the 3.0L EcoDiesel, with approximately 113,170 miles. The vehicle has experienced multiple intermittent episodes of “Service Electronic Throttle Control.” During the most recent episode, the vehicle briefly jerked/lurched forward and then experienced a significant loss of engine power/boost. I scanned the vehicle and found DTC P0336 (Crankshaft Position Sensor A Performance, intermittent). Clearing the code temporarily restored normal operation, but the fault later returned. During the most recent recurrence, the engine also cranked noticeably longer than normal before starting. FCA previously issued safety recall W79 concerning loss of crankshaft-position signal on these vehicles. The recall involved a software update intended to maintain engine operation using the camshaft signal if the crankshaft signal is lost. FCA also lists warranty extension X95 concerning the 3.0L diesel crankshaft tone wheel. FCA technical documentation identifies P0336 as a possible symptom associated with crankshaft tone-wheel magnetic material failure. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer or independent shop to confirm the physical cause. I have stopped driving it because I am concerned that an intermittent crankshaft-position problem could result in unexpected loss of motive power, engine stalling, or inability to restart. I contacted FCA Customer Care regarding this issue. FCA has indicated that the applicable warranty extension has expired and has not agreed to assist with the repair. I am currently using a rental vehicle while the Jeep is out of service. I am requesting that NHTSA document and review this suspected safety issue. The physical tone wheel has not yet been confirmed as failed, but the symptoms and P0336 code appear consistent with the failure mode described in FCA’s documentation.

1mo ago
Body 2

My power lift gate closed unexpectedly and at a pace faster than usual. The lift gate came down on my head and compressed my neck. I have not tried the power lift gate again for fear of it breaking and not being able to be closed. The power lift gate has been sticking shut and not opening some times.

1mo ago
Body 1

I was driving home on the freeway from picking my kids up from school and all the sudden there was a loud crashing noise and my head was slammed forward and when I looked back to calm down my kids, I see that the headrest had just snapped and pushed forward, slamming me in the head

1mo ago
Body 2

The passenger seat belt does not retract. Also my passenger head rest just came out 1 day.

2mo ago
Electrical 1

Car was parked. When I returned the passenger head rest had popped. No accident.

2mo ago
Body 1

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH to a park with her children inside the vehicle, the head restraint suddenly exploded without warning or impact. The head restraint was protruding approximately three to four inches. The contact sustained nerve issues involving the arm but had not sought medical attention. The contact consulted with an attorney. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,500.

2mo ago
Body 3

While driving home from the gym with my daughter in the front passenger seat, we were traveling less than 40 mph under normal driving conditions. Without warning, I heard a very loud pop/bang from inside the vehicle. We had not been in a collision, had not hit anything, and nothing had struck the vehicle. I immediately looked over and saw my daughter crouched down in her seat holding her neck. At first, I could not determine what had happened. I then noticed that the front passenger-side Active Head Restraint (AHR)/headrest had suddenly deployed or come apart and had struck her from behind. There were no warning lights, messages, alerts, or other symptoms before the incident. The deployment occurred suddenly and without any apparent event that should have triggered this safety system. My daughter sustained a neck injury as a result of the unexpected deployment and was taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. She was placed in a neck brace and had to wear it for approximately one week. The incident also created a safety risk while the vehicle was in motion. The sudden loud bang and my daughter's immediate reaction occurred without warning while I was driving, and I initially did not know whether something had struck the vehicle or what had happened to her. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer, manufacturer, insurance representative, police, or independent service center. The passenger-side Active Head Restraint remains in its deployed/dislodged condition.

2mo ago
Body 4

jeep was in 2 accidents, first accident downtown [XXX], in feb 2026, progressive claim number XXX 2nd accident jeep was involved in high speed police pursuit on march 20th 2026, [XXX] police dept, pursued car for 30 miles, [XXX] to [XXX], the car went off road by railroad tracks, heavy under carriage damage , got stuck on railroad tracks INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2mo ago
Engine 2

This car has broke down on me 3xs bc of the faulty pump relay. At the car wash with my children, at work, and home this vehicle has left me stranded. Now up to $1600 in repairs all while my car is broke down AGAIN for the 3rd time

2mo ago
Body 2

part of the headrest assembly fractured suddenly causing the headrest to burst while I was sitting in the passenger seat. i was immediately sore from my shoulders up. there were no warning lights or recalls on my vehicle at the time.

2mo ago
Engine 1

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the message "Low Fuel Pressure" was displayed, and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was pushed to the side of the road with the assistance of the spouse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it remained for 10 days before being diagnosed with a high-pressure fuel pump failure. The dealer determined that the high-pressure fuel pump and an unknown pump needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel); which was performed on the vehicle two years before the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

2mo ago

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