Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,369 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V411000 Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V406000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V699000 EGR Cooler May Crack Internally NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V475000 Crank Position Sensor Tone Wheel may Delaminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17E061000 Supercharger Bracket may Damage ABS Line NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V240000 Driver may Exit Vehicle when it is not in PARK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V168000 Front Left Brake Caliper May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V469000 Incorrectly Heat Treated Rear Lower Control Arms NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V461000 Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 353 complaints
- Seats 317 complaints
- Engine 204 complaints
- Unknown or Other 192 complaints
- Electrical System 138 complaints
- Air Bags 104 complaints
Of the 1,369 complaints on file, 129 report a crash and 22 a fire; across all 1,369 complaints, owners report 94 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a moderate level of owner complaints and recalls, suggesting average reliability. Recalls mainly concern engine and fuel systems, and complaints focus on the power train and seats. The evidence isn't strong enough to make conclusive assertions about specific issues but indicates potential moderate maintenance needs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| seats | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 90,000–130,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system flush
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual power train noises
- Seat adjustment issues
- Engine stalling or hesitation
- Electrical malfunctions
- Brake performance changes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.