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2015 Jeep Wrangler recalls & problems

The 2015 Jeep Wrangler has 3 safety recalls and 479 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (128 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints479filed by owners
Crashes · fires15 · 27reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths13 · 0reported in complaints

1 recall for this model year carries an NHTSA do not drive advisory. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Safety recalls

Seat beltsSep 26, 2019

Front › Anchorage

Recall 19V68000011,463 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

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 bagsJan 15, 2019

Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

Recall 19V0180001,413,222 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

NHTSA advisory: do not drive affected vehicles until repaired.

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 bagsMay 11, 2016

Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Recall 16V2880007,196 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2015 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk27.9%

2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk27.9%

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Wrangler 4WD

18mpg combined
City / highway17 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Wrangler 4WD

18mpg combined
City / highway17 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Wrangler Unlimited 4WD

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 20 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Wrangler Unlimited 4WD

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine128116047,140 mi
Service brakes12232041,500 mi
Electrical systemInstrument panel › Speedometer/odometer; Starter assembly81110034,000 mi
Air bags741001140,587 mi
Unknown or other58111037,753 mi
Power trainDriveline › Driveshaft; Driveline5111133,000 mi
Vehicle speed controlCruise control3210151,900 mi
Steering2900015,000 mi
StructureBody; Body › Door2217120,285 mi
Suspension1700034,471 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1512127,000 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)1411048,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations