2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

204Engine complaints

14.9%Of all 1,369 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN349 · 25.5%

SEATS290 · 21.2%

ENGINE204 · 14.9%

Unspecified / other192 · 14%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM138 · 10.1%

Share of the 1,369 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT WAS DISCOVERED…”NHTSA complaint 10820506 — filed 01/15/2016

“I BOUGHT A NEW JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THE CAR GOING DOWN A MOUNTAIN! THANK GOD FOR BRAKES AS THERE…”NHTSA complaint 10811452 — filed 12/21/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V676000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO…”NHTSA complaint 10807835 — filed 12/01/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 204 of 1,369 complaints on file (14.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have in total?

1,369 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 129 involved a crash, 22 involved a fire, 94 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.