2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV Laredo 4X4, 4dr SUV Limited 4X4, 4dr SUV Overland/Summit 4X4, Srt 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Diesel, FFV, Midgrade Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 25 combined · 22 city / 30 hwy
- Length
- 189.8–191.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4,676–5,150 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 25 MPG combined — 34% better than the average 2015 standard SUV (18.7 MPG).
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
- Higher rollover riskNHTSA estimates a 20.4% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
- Many owner complaints1,367 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 321 for similar models — most often about the power train.
- 9 recallsMore than similar models (about 4). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 16 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a standard SUV offered with 4 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.4L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 190 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,676 lb (4dr SUV Laredo 4X4).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 34% better than the 2015 standard SUV average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 9 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1367 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
What changed for 2015
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 Grand Cherokee — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Grand Cherokee →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Built in: Detroit, Michigan
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2015 Grand Cherokee configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV Laredo 4X4 | 189.8 in | 76.4 in | 69.3 in | 115 in | 63.8 / 64.2 in | 4,676 lb | 51/49 |
| 4dr SUV Limited 4X4 | 189.8 in | 76.4 in | 69.3 in | 115 in | 63.8 / 64.2 in | 4,874 lb | 53/47 |
| 4dr SUV Overland/Summit 4X4 | 189.8 in | 76.4 in | 69.3 in | 115 in | 63.8 / 64.2 in | 4,985 lb | 53/47 |
| Srt 4dr SUV | 191.3 in | 77.2 in | 69.3 in | 115 in | 63.8 / 64.2 in | 5,150 lb | 53/47 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 2WD Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | +34% | $3,850 | 408 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | +32% | $4,000 | 432 |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD FFV | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | +7% | $3,350 | 444 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD FFV | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 19 | +4% | $3,550 | 458 |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 22 / 17 | -9% | $4,450 | 526 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | -12% | $4,750 | 558 |
| Grand Cherokee SRT8 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | -18% | $5,500 | 592 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 16.9% |
| 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 20.4% |


Similar 2015 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee (this car) | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
| 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser | 15 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2015 Toyota 4Runner | 19 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
| 2015 Ford Explorer | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 8 |
| 2015 Toyota Highlander | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe | 23 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Touareg | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (9)
Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 8, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V411000 · 80,629 vehicles
- 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.
Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Jun 9, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V406000 · 138,645 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
- Risk
- Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Nov 12, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V699000 · 28,884 vehicles
- 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 · Aug 13, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V475000 · 58,016 vehicles
- 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.
Electrical System › Software · May 17, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 4,815,661 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
- Risk
- If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) · Apr 25, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V240000 · 811,290 vehicles
- 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper · Mar 23, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V168000 · 21,183 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
- Risk
- A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
Suspension › Rear · Jul 27, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V469000 · 5,492 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.
- Risk
- If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.
Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Jul 23, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V461000 · 1,416,903 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
- Risk
- Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
Not every 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 9 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Power Train — 348 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Seats — 290 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
- Engine — 204 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 10,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Grand Cherokee years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Grand Cherokee | 23 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 193.3 in | Not rated | 6 | 56 |
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 193.3 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 122 |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 193.3 in | ★★★★★ | 18 | 317 |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 204.7 in | Not rated | 23 | 599 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 204.7 in | Not rated | 24 | 492 |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 21 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 16 | 504 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 21 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 241 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 24 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 370 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 25 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 10 | 855 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 21 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 364 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 25 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 312 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jeep. How we calculate this →