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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers, shown in full

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Complaints on fileComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1,350
+7 complaints in 30 days
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
148
Filed in the last 12 monthsReports filed with NHTSA in the trailing 365 days. Recent volume reflects attention and vehicle age as much as anything else.
72
Reports on file since Dec 14, 2014

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Our database holds 1,350 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Each one is a report filed by an owner or driver and published by NHTSA without most of them being verified. A complaint is not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. Narratives are shown exactly as filed.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

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Interior & seats
Filed Aug 8, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID
11755661
Incident
Aug 8, 2026
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Aug 8, 2026

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

NHTSA ID
11755584
Incident
Aug 6, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jul 30, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID
11753783
Incident
Jul 30, 2024
Mileage
170,000 mi
Seat belts
Filed Jul 30, 2026

The Jeep case involves a 2015 Grand Cherokee Overland with both front seat belts requiring replacement under Jeep's 15-year seat belt warranty extension. One seat belt is completely inoperable and the other is compromised. Despite opening Jeep Case #96537928 in May 2026, Jeep has been unable to obtain replacement parts due to supplier shortages and repeated backorders. Rental assistance was initially offered and later withdrawn by Jeep Customer Care, no firm ETA has been provided. After months of delays, you are seeking escalation because the vehicle remains in an unsafe condition and Jeep has not provided a meaningful resolution

NHTSA ID
11753700
Incident
May 1, 2026
Seat belts
Filed Jul 29, 2026
1 injury reported

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a loud bang coming from behind the vehicle, and the contact was thrust forward. The contact looked around but saw no cause for the sound or for being thrust forward. The contact was able to drive back to the residence. After arriving at the residence, the contact became aware that the front driver's side seat headrest had exploded. The contact’s neck and head were hurt from the impact and from being thrust forward. The contact sought medical attention for whiplash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a deployed headrest. The contact was informed that the headrest needed to be replaced. The dealer suggested replacing both front seat headrests. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

NHTSA ID
11753452
Incident
Jul 21, 2026
Mileage
76,000 mi
EngineFuel system
Filed Jul 27, 2026

My car started jumping after purchssing it in November 2025 used. The gear would feel like it was slipping. In March 2026 I parked my car turned it off let off the brake and it rolled. I have used the emergency brake since then. The gas gauge is off. The miles and gauge do not line up correctly and I was advised fuel pump may be off. It will drink gas up within a few miles. Check engine light came on without warning. Took it to check it out said oil sensor. He said replace it soon as you can still driveable. The next day i drove to my sons college and the jeep had no power, the check service on the screen popped up. And the jeep would not accelerate. I was anle to take it to O'Reilly and several codes appeared stating 2 gear shift ratio inaccurate 7 gear shift ratio inaccurate, engine oil pressure control circuit performance stuck off, clutch temp threshold achieved auto stick inhibit. The employee said he had never seen these codes populate. He asked if i had smelled any transmission fluid burning. I said no. No leaks nothing. Had the car for 7 months. He stated transmission isnt any good. That I would need a deep decoding done to say for sure. Car is in limp mode now. Unable to drive safely.

NHTSA ID
11753169
Incident
Jul 18, 2026
Interior & seats
Filed Jul 16, 2026

I got into the car and noticed the front passenger head rest was not seated correctly and had extended forward. As soon as I moved the seat forward to see why, it sprung forward.

NHTSA ID
11750761
Incident
Jul 16, 2026
Interior & seatsSeat belts
Filed Jul 15, 2026

The passenger headrest exploded and whacked me in the head after we went over a little bump in the road.

NHTSA ID
11750665
Incident
Jul 15, 2026
Airbags
Filed Jul 11, 2026

The passenger headrest exploded. 1 year ago the driver side headrest exploded while I was driving. Luckily I was not hurt badly or in an accident. Dealership said they would only fix the driver side and to comeback when the other blew up. Now that the other one blew up I am being told it is past the warranty and I will have to pay out of pocket to repair. The warranty extension that would have covered this was called X88. Expired July 2025.I believe the dealer knew it was gong to expire but did nothing to help me.

NHTSA ID
11749764
Incident
Jun 10, 2026
Airbags
Filed Jul 11, 2026

The passenger headrest exploded. 1 year ago the driver side headrest exploded while I was driving. Luckily I was not hurt badly or in an accident. Dealership said they would only fix the driver side and to comeback when the other blew up. Now that the other one blew up I am being told it is past the warranty and I will have to pay out of pocket to repair. The warranty extension that would have covered this was called X88. Expired July 2025.I believe the dealer knew it was gong to expire but did nothing to help me.

NHTSA ID
11749763
Incident
Jun 10, 2026
Interior & seats
Filed Jun 28, 2026

the clips in my active headrest broke and the headrest deployed while I was riding in the passenger seat.

NHTSA ID
11747073
Incident
Jun 28, 2026
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 25, 2026

System Failed: Total engine failure caused by a defective Recall W79 EGR Cooler, which is available for physical inspection at my residence.Safety Risk: The vehicle suffered a sudden, complete loss of motive power at speed. This caused an immediate traffic hazard, risking a catastrophic rear-end collision due to lost propulsion, power steering, and braking.Dealer Verification: The vehicle is currently undrivable. Jeep Corporate is actively giving me the runaround and refusing to tow or diagnose the vehicle under the EcoDiesel Settlement Extended Warranty.Inspections: No inspections have been conducted yet by police, insurance, or the manufacturer; the vehicle is fully preserved.Symptoms/Warning: No long-term warning lights appeared. The vehicle suddenly lost AC cooling and instantly stalled out without advanced mechanical warning.

NHTSA ID
11746547
Incident
Jun 14, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jun 25, 2026

Capless fuel filler nozzle defect. Filler cap comes lose and engine light comes on. You can smell gas vapors in the car

NHTSA ID
11746362
Incident
Jun 17, 2026
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 18, 2026

No check engine lights prior to this, car started to make a noise pulled over to check it out as I was merging over low oil pressure showed and coolant level over temperature, gear then dropped to neutral, managed to pull over without any accidents car then shut off, oil leaked, it makes a horrible engine noise when starting, had to tow it back. only had the car a year maintenance was up to date.

NHTSA ID
11745161
Incident
Jun 14, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jun 18, 2026

The check engine came on as I was driving to work the other morning, and when I got back in the car to head home for the night, my car wouldn't start at all. I have a failed High Pressure Fuel Pump system. I used my own OBD-II code reader, and got back code P0087. This issue is connected to the FCA Z46 recall issued in June 2022. The previous owner/dealership performed the service for this specific recall in May 2024 and was marked as complete. I became the current owner of this Jeep in October 2024, just 5 months after the recall was completed. I have personally driven this vehicle for only 20,000 miles since I took over ownership, which means that the new replacement parts covered under the Z46 recall failed at no more than 25,000 miles. This part is stated to last 100,000+ miles. Not 20-25k miles. However, Mopar states that recall parts are only covered for two years after the recall was completed. This puts the expiration for the 2 year part coverage at May 2026. It is currently June 2026. Just one month out of recall part warranty, and both Mopar and my local FCA approved dealership are refusing to honor the warranty and fix this issue for me for free, covered by the terms of the recall. My Jeep no longer starts at all. I got it towed back to my house so I could have it somewhere safe until I could figure out what to do next about this unexpected break down. Total cost out of pocket would range upward of $10,000 for a full HPFP replacement, including fuel pump module, fuel rails and all high pressure lines, fuel injectors and complete system clean. I'm just one month over the 2 year recall warrenty after recall was completed. And because of that, I'm looking at upwards of $10k for failed parts covered by an FCA safety recall. New parts only lasted 25 months and 20k miles. In no way should I be responsible for the cost of this repair that is obviously now considered a an unremedied recall.

NHTSA ID
11745144
Incident
Jun 15, 2026
Driver assistancePowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 17, 2026

ACC automatically canceled without braking causing car to either slow down immediately or speed up unsafely, slippery road light turns on, on dash while driving straight, lunging of the car that feels like tires are spinning and or hesitation.

NHTSA ID
11744790
Incident
Apr 9, 2026
Mileage
61,264 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jun 14, 2026

Vehicle has the exact same problem with the fuel pump relay that the 2014s has. The 2014s are repaired via NHTSA yet the 2015s are not. The issue is EXACTLY the same. Why does the NHTSA care about the safety of 2014 owners/passengers but not 2015 owners/passengers?

NHTSA ID
11744016
Incident
Dec 31, 2014
Interior & seats
Filed Jun 3, 2026

The active headrest on the driver’s side deployed unexpectedly. No accident or rear end accident happened. The car was in park and it just went off.

NHTSA ID
11741931
Incident
Jun 3, 2026
AirbagsInterior & seats
Filed May 26, 2026

While driving, the drivers side head rest exploded and pushed my body/neck forward. There was no accident that prompted this and was slowing down to a stop light.

NHTSA ID
11740125
Incident
May 25, 2026
EngineFuel system
Filed May 19, 2026
Fire reported

vehicle had a strong odor of gasoline then started spuddering and then caught fire while driving.

NHTSA ID
11738884
Incident
May 19, 2026
Airbags
Filed May 13, 2026

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while his wife was driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the driver side air bag suddenly deployed hitting the drivers head, the vehicle was not involved in a Collison at all. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,830.

NHTSA ID
11737651
Incident
May 1, 2026
Mileage
123,830 mi
Interior & seats
Filed May 11, 2026

My husband was driving on a highway going 70 MPH and the drivers headrest exploded and lunged him forward

NHTSA ID
11736991
Incident
May 10, 2026
BrakesEngine
Filed Apr 23, 2026

Sudden unintended acceleration while braking. Engine revved against brake input. Has happened multiple times. Need to step on the brake hard and wait for it to pass.

NHTSA ID
11733268
Incident
Apr 8, 2026
Powertrain (other)
Filed Apr 19, 2026

While driving at highway speeds, my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited unexpectedly shifted from Drive into Neutral without any driver input. This has occurred twice at different speeds. After the first incident, the vehicle was inspected by a dealership, but no diagnostic trouble codes were found and no issue was identified. The following day, the same problem happened again under similar conditions. When this occurs, the vehicle loses power to the drivetrain, creating a dangerous situation in traffic. This appears to be related to the electronic shifting module and poses a significant safety risk.

NHTSA ID
11732206
Incident
Apr 18, 2026
Powertrain (other)
Filed Apr 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral(N). There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after shifting into park(P). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to several dealers but was not diagnosed. The dealer was able to duplicate the failure; however, no diagnostic trouble codes were found. The dealer suggested that an unstated valve might need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

NHTSA ID
11728874
Incident
Apr 2, 2026
Mileage
90,000 mi

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