2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems and complaints

Owners have filed 1372 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most-reported areas: Power Train (353), Seats (317), Engine (204).

Key takeaways

  • 1372 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 130 involve a crash, 23 a fire, 94 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Power Train35326%
Seats31723%
Engine20415%
Unknown Or Other19214%
Electrical System13910%
Air Bags1058%
Fuel/Propulsion System766%
Seat Belts594%
Vehicle Speed Control534%
Steering423%
Fuel System423%
Service Brakes403%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD5/55/55/54/5
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD4/55/55/53/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Air Bags - filed 2026-11-05

The vehicle left the highway at approximately 55 mph and went airborne across a deep drainage ditch impacting the embankment causing the vehicle to stop in short order. Airbags did not deploy. Front seat occupants hit the dash causing whiplash and abrasions to the driver and a broken back to the passenger. Airbag dep...

Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-03

The vehicle lost all power in the middle of the road. We took it into the dealership. It was the high pressure fuel pump that was on recall in 2022 and went out again in 2026. Nobody will replace it due to the fact that though recall warranty has expired. But this is a big safety issue. I have metal debris all in my fu...

Electrical System - filed 2026-11-02

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that upon returning to the vehicle after the vehicle was parked and turned off for approximately 30 minutes, green smoke emanated from inside the cabin when the door was opened. The doors were opened to allow the smoke to clear, and the contact discovered ...

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More for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.