2015 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wrangler years
- About as many complaints as other years 15th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 476 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Wrangler. That ranks 15th out of 32 Wrangler model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (128 complaints, 27%), typically at around 47,140 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 27 fires, 13 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
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- 476owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Jeep Wrangler problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 128 | 27% | 47,140 | “oil filter” (18%) | $2,100 |
| Service Brakes problems | 119 | 25% | 41,500 | “abs module” (55%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 81 | 17% | 34,000 | “abs module” (15%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 73 | 15% | 40,587 | “clock spring” (19%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 57 | 12% | 37,753 | — | — |
| Power Train problems | 51 | 11% | 33,000 | “manual transmission” (10%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 7% | 51,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 29 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 22 | 5% | 20,286 | — | — |
| Suspension | 17 | 4% | 34,471 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 3% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 3% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 3% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 10 | 2% | 12,298 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | 10,890 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | 111,750 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 13,008 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 180 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 49,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Jeep Wrangler recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Risk: A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleDo not drive
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Risk: Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Seat belt buckle bracket failure (PE19008) — opened Jul 29, 2019, closed Dec 12, 2019, led to recall 19V680000.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The ABS module has gone bad and there is no replacement available. I am concerned that my car is now lacking these essential safety features and it seems like there are no plans to ever make this part again. I am not sure what I can do if this part does not exist anymore.
I purchased my 2015 Jeep Wrangler as a new vehicle in Missouri in 2015. The vehicle has been appropriately maintained with no major repairs and has approximately 17,251 miles. On the afternoon on [XXX], I cranked my vehicle and several warning lights came on. The check engine, ABS, traction…
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the ABS, BRAKE, and traction control warning lights illuminated, and the cruise control became inoperable. The dealer was contacted and the vehicle diagnosed with ABS failure. The contact was informed…
Abs module has been bad now for over 1 years, I was 541 on waiting list with only 2 available nationwide, now still being told not available and "it's okay to drive without it" by the dealership, so no anti lock brakes, no cruise control, no traction control, this module is now over 1400 dollars to…
Other Jeep Wrangler years
← 2014 Wrangler · 2016 Wrangler →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 11 | 3 |
| 2025 Wrangler | 71 | 4 |
| 2024 Wrangler | 741 | 11 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 368 | 14 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 404 | 15 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 949 | 15 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 613 | 12 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 743 | 9 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 1,824 | 14 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 311 | 5 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 461 | 5 |
| 2015 | 476 | 3 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 657 | 4 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 654 | 6 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 835 | 9 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 485 | 10 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 686 | 10 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 372 | 6 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 873 | 7 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 558 | 8 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 730 | 3 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 650 | 1 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 192 | 1 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 98 | 0 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 108 | 2 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 170 | 3 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 251 | 1 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 213 | 1 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 265 | 2 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 401 | 3 |
| 1996 Wrangler | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Wrangler | 202 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 128 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Jeep Wrangler a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler model years, the 2015 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.