2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 61,306 miles.
- 204engine complaints
- 61,306median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $1,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee at $1,450, and half of them between $1,250 and $2,300.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 104 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 204 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 3 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. 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.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. 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.
Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. 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.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My jeep diesel had the software update for the crankshaft sensor tone ring, but the tone ring failed, and my car is stuck in limp mode. Is the replacement of the tone ring covered under the original recall,or do I have to pay for the repair?
The contact owned a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the electronic control warning light illuminated before the failure. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle; however, the vehicle independently restarted. The contact…
The tire pressure monitor system, the egr cooler. I had to change the egr the thermostat twice the engine the radiator the water pump and two oxygen sensors. The egr cooler is not recalled for my year but my truck was doin the same thing. The car still has a burning oil smell when the heat is on…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokees have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 204 owner complaints about engine for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee (15% of the 1,364 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 61,306 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,450 (half paid between $1,250 and $2,300), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
Other 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
See all 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or engine problems across all Grand Cherokee years.