2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee
Pictured: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4x4 in Bright White, Front Left, 01-16-2022. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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

Engine–3.6L 6-cyl
Engine–3.0L turbo 6-cyl
DriveAWD/4WD

Trims

LimitedLaredoOverland

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

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV Laredo 4X4189.8 in76.4 in69.3 in115 in63.8 / 64.2 in4,676 lb51/49
4dr SUV Limited 4X4189.8 in76.4 in69.3 in115 in63.8 / 64.2 in4,874 lb53/47
4dr SUV Overland/Summit 4X4189.8 in76.4 in69.3 in115 in63.8 / 64.2 in4,985 lb53/47
Srt 4dr SUV191.3 in77.2 in69.3 in115 in63.8 / 64.2 in5,150 lb53/47

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Grand Cherokee 2WD Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25+34%$3,850408
Grand Cherokee 4WD Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 24+32%$4,000432
Grand Cherokee 2WD FFV3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20+7%$3,350444
Grand Cherokee 4WD FFV3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 19+4%$3,550458
Grand Cherokee 2WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive14 / 22 / 17-9%$4,450526
Grand Cherokee 4WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 20 / 16-12%$4,750558
Grand Cherokee SRT8 4WD6.4L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive13 / 19 / 15-18%$5,500592
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $4,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.7 MPG2015 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★16.9%
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★20.4%
StandardElectronic stability control
OptionalForward collision warning
Not availableLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD
Frontal crash test — 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD
Side crash test — 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2015 standard SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee (this car)25 MPG★★★★★9
2015 Toyota Land Cruiser15 MPGNot rated4
2015 Toyota 4Runner19 MPG★★★★★9
2015 Ford Explorer23 MPG★★★★★8
2015 Toyota Highlander28 MPG★★★★★1
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe23 MPGNot rated4
2015 Volkswagen Touareg23 MPGNot rated3

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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

1,367Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
129Involved a crash
22Involved a fire
94Injuries reported
10,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Power Train348
Seats290
Engine204
Unknown Or Other192
Electrical System138
Air Bags104
Fuel/Propulsion System74
Seat Belts59
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/11: 724/12: 925/01: 825/02: 825/03: 425/04: 625/05: 625/06: 625/07: 825/08: 925/09: 925/10: 225/11: 525/12: 526/01: 1026/02: 926/03: 226/04: 326/05: 426/06: 826/07: 826/08: 726/09: 626/10: 724/1125/0225/0525/0825/1126/0226/0526/08max 10

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 9 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Power Train — 348 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  3. Seats — 290 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
  4. Engine — 204 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 10,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. 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 →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Grand Cherokee23–Not rated00
2026 Grand Cherokee23193.3 inNot rated656
2025 Grand Cherokee23193.3 in★★★★★5122
2024 Grand Cherokee23193.3 in★★★★★18317
2023 Grand Cherokee23204.7 inNot rated23599
2022 Grand Cherokee23204.7 inNot rated24492
2021 Grand Cherokee21189.8 in★★★★★16504
2020 Grand Cherokee21189.8 in★★★★★3241
2019 Grand Cherokee24189.8 in★★★★★7370
2018 Grand Cherokee25189.8 in★★★★★10855
2017 Grand Cherokee21189.8 in★★★★★5364
2016 Grand Cherokee25189.8 in★★★★★8312

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jeep. How we calculate this →