Is the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee a bad year?
1,371 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 353, 8.8× a quiet Grand Cherokee year.
Consider selling
Half of all transmission complaints about the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee were filed between 5k and 42k miles. You're at 13,000 miles.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2015 Grand Cherokee owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 13,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 353 (26%) | 5k–42k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| SeatsSTANDS OUT | 317 (23%) | 50k–82k miles · ahead | — |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 118 (9%) | 44k–118k miles · ahead | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Seat beltsSTANDS OUT | 59 (4%) | 25k–81k miles · ahead | — |
| Electrical system | 139 (10%) | 4k–63k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Speed control | 53 (4%) | 13k–50k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Brakes | 40 (3%) | 6k–52k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Body structure | 31 (2%) | 6k–60k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 19 (1%) | 6k–70k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Suspension | 18 (1%) | 0k–37k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Visibility and wipers | 16 (1%) | 12k–70k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Wheels | 15 (1%) | 3k–52k miles · around this mileage | Wheel bearing / hub assembly replacement (one wheel) $230–$750 |
| Stability control | 12 (1%) | 11k–67k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Engine | 220 (16%) | 34k–104k miles · ahead | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 13,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 1,371 complaints: 130 mention a crash · 23 mention a fire · 88 report an injury · 73 say the car was towed.
76 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
NHTSA id number: 10894308 this same issue happened to our 2015 grand cherokee after the software safety recall of the transmission control lever.
Several issues with automatic gear select shifter: 1) I have had 2 roll-aways where the gear shift was firmly placed all the way forward, car left running to step out and load vehicle, car was not in park.
Service shifter light comes on while the vehicle is in motion on the highway. Has occurred multiple times and has been checked out by Jeep service centers twice.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 13,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 10
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. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
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. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged… If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. 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.
In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material. A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
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. 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.
The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Jeep: 258
Repair instructions Jeep sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission
WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA)
Ts may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire
NHTSA defect investigations: 8
High pressure fuel pump failure
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Seat Belt Retraction
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Vehicle rollaway, engine on
Neighbouring years
2014 Grand Cherokee: 2,388 complaints, keep it, but watch the transmission · 2016 Grand Cherokee: 312 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee a bad year?
1,371 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 353, 8.8× a quiet Grand Cherokee year. At 13,000 miles the tool says: Consider selling. Half of all transmission complaints about the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee were filed between 5k and 42k miles. You're at 13,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: transmission and drivetrain (353), seats (317), fuel system (118), seat belts (59), electrical system (139). Half of the transmission complaints were filed between 5k–42k miles.
How many recalls does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
10 recall campaigns list this model year: Engine (NHTSA 23V-411), Fuel system (NHTSA 22V-406), Exhaust (NHTSA 20V-699), Engine (NHTSA 20V-475) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.