2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

198Engine complaints

14.8%Of all 1,342 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 TRAIN346 · 25.8%

SEATS282 · 21%

ENGINE198 · 14.8%

Unspecified / other190 · 14.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM135 · 10.1%

Share of the 1,342 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: 198 of 1,342 complaints on file (14.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

1,342 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 127 involved a crash, 21 involved a fire, 91 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 07/14/2026.