2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 353 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 12,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “gear shifter” (8% of reports).
- 353power train complaints
- 12,000median miles at failure
- 78mention a crash
- 16mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gear shifter: mentioned in 28 of 353 complaints (8%)
- Engine running: mentioned in 20 of 353 complaints (6%)
- Park position: mentioned in 19 of 353 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 271 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 353 complaints, 78 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 16 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact rented a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH or higher, the steering wheel shook violently. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the front left tie rod, brake assembly, gear shifter, tires, and several electrical…
Recall 20V-475 / 23V-411 software patch was performed, but the underlying magnetic tone wheel defect has now physically failed, causing an active crankshaft position sensor error and stall hazard. While traveling 60mph the car stalled and went into limp mode with no prior warning. The vehicle has…
I own a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 with the 3.0L EcoDiesel, with approximately 113,170 miles. The vehicle has experienced multiple intermittent episodes of âService Electronic Throttle Control.â During the most recent episode, the vehicle briefly jerked/lurched forward and then…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokees have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 353 owner complaints about power train for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee (26% of the 1,366 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 12,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “gear shifter”, in 28 of 353 complaints, followed by “engine running” (20).
Other 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Seats problems (315)
- Engine problems (204)
- Electrical System problems (138)
- Air Bags problems (104)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (74)
- Seat Belts problems (59)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (53)
See all 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or power train problems across all Grand Cherokee years.