2015 Jeep Wrangler problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 472 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, filed between 2014-12-29 and 2026-09-23. The most common problem areas are the engine (128, 27%), service brakes (116, 25%) and electrical system (81, 17%). Owners reported 15 crashes, 27 fires and 13 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2015 Jeep Wrangler complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 128 | 27% | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 116 | 25% | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 81 | 17% | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Air bags | 73 | 15% | 10 | 0 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 56 | 12% | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 51 | 11% | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 32 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 29 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 22 | 5% | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Suspension | 17 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 3% | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 14 | 3% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 10 | 2% | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 128 complaints
- 128 complaints of 472 (27%) name the engine.
- 18 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 crash and 16 fires in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler covers this system.
Service brakes: 116 complaints
- 116 complaints of 472 (25%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 19 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 3 crashes and 2 fires in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler covers this system.
Electrical system: 81 complaints
- 81 complaints of 472 (17%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 19 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 1 crash and 10 fires in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler covers this system.
Air bags: 73 complaints
- 73 complaints of 472 (15%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- 9 of them also name the unknown or other; owners reported 10 crashes and 11 injuries in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler; the latest, campaign 19V018000, says: “Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.”
Power train: 51 complaints
- 51 complaints of 472 (11%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 13 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler covers this system.
Vehicle speed control: 32 complaints
- 32 complaints of 472 (7%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 16 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 77 |
| 2026 | 60 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names WRANGLER, WRANGLER UNLIMITED, model year 2015. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2015 Jeep Wrangler recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2015 Jeep Wrangler's most common problem areas are the engine (128 of 472 complaints), service brakes (116 of 472 complaints) and electrical system (81 of 472 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2015 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA has 472 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, including 15 reported crashes and 27 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler's problems?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.