2015 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 472 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 14th highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 15 involved a crash and 27 involved a fire. 13 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seat belts, front, anchorageSep 26, 2019
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V680000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 15, 2019
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V018000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 11, 2016
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 16V288000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Jan 5, 2025
Unknown But my concern is the clock spring recall. I would like that fixed I don't understand why I can't have it fixed under the recall for my Jeep Wrangler 2 door. I am worried that the air bag won't work... right now the horn and a few other controls on the steering wheel doesn't work. So I believe this vehicle is part of the recall.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Dec 11, 2024
Abs ,traction control,and brake lights are on abs control module is out and there are no parts available to make repairs and this has been a problem for awhile now .so I have a vehicle I can't use because stlantis has no parts avaliable
Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Oct 15, 2024
I have been waiting on a part that been on back order for months- ABS module anti lock braking system in my 2015 Jeep Wrangler- I'm not the only 1 waiting for this part to come off back order been since Feb 2024 I've been waiting its Oct 2024 - They need to recall it if they cant take off back order very dangerous to drive
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 9, 2024
I was driving and all the dash board lights came on and it started warning beepings then it would not go over 35mph The ABS module was affected because it has a defective eyelet in the TIPM Module wiring connector that allows water to seep in I had a level 2 system testing done to find the defect. Jeep is aware of the problem because when I tried to order a new ABS module I was told it was not available because they are re-engineering it.
Electrical system, Apr 19, 2024
Horn on steering wheel doesn’t work. This could cause a safety concern when trying to avoid a car accident. The following steering wheel controls don’t work; Horn, radio controls, average fuel economy. Cruise control button is the only functioning button on the steering wheel.
Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Mar 19, 2024
1. driving speeds of 60+ mph my hood lifts up. pull over to double check hood latches- take to CAWOOD in PORT HURON sold jeep. (A) don't worry it a JEEP don't WORRY it is latched. (not latch took out window and damaged hood) to Chrysler in St Clair told me to get new latches metal ones. out of pocket 1 month after bought! 362.00 w/labor 2. JEEP Leaking filling front floors 3 to 4 inches of water sitting, TOOK back to CARWOOD in port Huron, mi (" it is because you can't put on roof , I said there is only one way to do so and NO it is leaking from behind my dash down to floor, hear popping noises and they said they can't find the leak, took jeep back 4times at this point called again filled back up made appointment they replaced driver side seals, came back again now I can see out my door at tip door is hard to close they said it has to be broken in, well I have an area i can see outside, water still fills jeep floors and popping is still there. CAWOOD WILL NOT RESPODE now to me NEED HELP! 3 RADIO is OVERHEATING: pictures of display stating to hot nav is no longer working and dash is hot touch and speedo area is so hot to were melting of ducks. SOMETHING NEED RECALLED OF LEAKING ISSUESS! 4. light tin noise in the floor Colum near the area that fills water to floors: took to jeep dealer: stated there was play in the driver shaft but after no call backs for warranty coverage after 2 wks. $3852.00 cost repair since no calls back on when they will get it into repair took to local dealer asked was anything leaking jeep fluids and is my driveshaft loss or needs anything. (A) nothing was taken apart to look at driveshaft to see if it was bad bolts not even removed nothing was wet oil nothing what dealer stated is wrong, STILL can't find any of my complains which is listed below leaking water, popping noises in dash; dash so hot melts ducks, tin noises NO HELP JEEP need to recall before FIRE and DEATH happens. WHY NO HELP CRYSLER JEEP!
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Sep 23, 2023
Vehicle engine light flashing while vehicle is on. Vehicle shaking, odometor and other gauges are sporadically flashing and shutting off while driving.
Power train, Electrical system, Aug 16, 2023
The rear axel continues to blow out the bearings on both sides which ruins the brakes and calibers. 4 times this has happened and I have not been off roads. This is all on the highway. The certified technician said the rear axels need to be replaced. Jeep manufacturer said it is known as a common problem with Jeep so why am I having to pay for it. I want new axels and Jeep should cover it. Plus the electric door locks do not work and it is not a fuse. Jeep said it is a computer error on Jeep but won’t cover it.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Jul 25, 2023
abs module failing causing brake pedal to shake and harden up to where you cant press brake pedal down and doesnt come to complete stop right away abs kicks in while driving or at times when abs should not engage causing vehicle to not stop properly. called dealership to replace and statement given that the abs module is under investigation of engineering and can not be sold
Electrical system, Jul 18, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle, he moved the wires located near the engine compartment and the wire coating crumbled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, May 19, 2023, fire
I had a 2015 2 dr Jeep Wrangler Willy's edition. In march 2023, after sitting cold in the driveway for 10+ hours, it spontaneously combusted. It was very obviously an electrical fire based on the smell alone. It appeared that the most damage was in the area of the battery and fuse box. Vehicle was completely totaled and I found many reports online of similar issues, including many wranglers that were completely totaled after the fire. There is no official acknowledgement of this recurring issue. The fire caught so fast, if I had not been parked in the driveway faced away from the house, I might not have a home either. Insurance did not do an investigation into the cause of the fire.
Electrical system, Air bags, Feb 2, 2023
Buttons on steering wheel does not work also the horn does not work also. I believe it's the clockspring which is a recall for some jeeps but not mine. Which affects the horn and airbag.
Suspension, Electrical system, Seat belts, Dec 5, 2022
It went into severe vibration and vibration of steering. It was uncontrollable. It happened in my first highway trip since I purchased the vehicle. The vehicle had to be towed 100 miles. Cost of this was $5697.97. After I paid $30,000+. to Autonation in Spring Texas. Car was released to me with no inspection sticker. Electrical issues were looked at by the dealership and said there is nothing wrong. Can not see at night and turning signals work on and off. Defective roof seals that are leaking into the seatbelt tensioners. When I pull seatbelts to buckle they are wet. The tensioners are sitting in water when it rains.
Electrical system, May 23, 2022
Dash lights suddenly lit up, power shut down and I had no control. Thankfully, I was able to coast off to the shoulder without incident. Dealer has confirmed that TIPM module was faulty. Upon investigation, I have discovered this is a known problem with many Jeep Chrysler Dodge products.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 21, 2022
My vehicle has been suddenly shutting off while I am driving. There is no warning that anything is wrong with the vehicle. The first time it happened was October 2021. When it has these failures they happen multiple times. The next day the car operates normally. There are no consistencies when this happens - it has shut off when I am driving 20mph and 60mph. There are no error messages that come up on the vehicle. I took it to Chuck Patterson and they were unable to retrieve an error code and refused to diagnose intermittent issues. They did not find any visible issues with the vehicle. I have an open case with Stellantis but they have not done anything. This issue has happened when I am driving my 2 year old nephew and is life threatening. Stellantis has not sent out anyone to inspect my vehicle. I bought the vehicle brand new special order and it has 104,000. I have not had any issues until now.
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 4, 2021
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle started to hesitate. The contact pulled over to the far right of the roadway. The contact then turned off the vehicle and while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up. The contact had the vehicle towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the starter had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that while attempting to run the starter, the vehicle made a clunking sound and it was confirmed that the engine also failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V234000 (Steering, Power Train) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN nor the model year was included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the model year was not included. The contact was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 140,823.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 9, 2021
The ABS light and Traction control light are displayed. Very common defect among Jeep Wranglers this can affect braking distance and speed control on various roads.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 11, 2021
I I WILL BE DRIVING AND THE CAR WILL GO OUT OF GEAR AND LOOSES POWER. I HAVE TO STOP , TURN IT OFF AND START AGAIN FOR IT TO WORK. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR.
Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 18, 2021
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOSES PROPULSION; THE RPMS GO TO ZERO FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS AND THEN RETURN TO NORMAL AND ACCELERATION IS REGAINED. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR CODE IS GIVEN. THIS OCCURRED RANDOMLY FOR THE LAST YEAR. IN JUNE OF 2020 I TOOK IT TO JEEP DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND SAID THAT NO CODE WAS GIVEN. THEN IN DECEMBER OF 2020 THE ISSUE BECAME WORSE TO WHERE THE VEHICLE WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND NOT REGAIN POWER UNLESS RESTARTED. ON ONE OCCASION IT WOULD NOT RESTART, LEAVING ME STRANDED. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ALSO COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE SYMPTOMS SOUND LIKE THEY ARE RELATED TO A FUEL PUMP RELAY, BUT THAT PART IS NOT REPLACEABLE ON MY JEEP. THEY SAID THAT OTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLES HAVE HAD RECALLS FOR SIMILAR PROBLEMS, BUT NOT MY YEAR MODEL JEEP. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO PERSIST RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS TWICE WITHIN AN HOUR, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. WHEN IT HAPPENS IT'S ALWAYS IN MOTION. ON JANUARY 16TH I VIDEO RECORDED THE INCIDENT WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE THE ENTIRE THING ON VIDEO THAT I CAN SHARE WITH YOU. IN THE VIDEO YOU CAN SEE THAT I'M DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED AT 2500 RPMS. THEN THE RPMS FLASH QUICKLY TO 3500 RPMS AND THEN INSTANTLY DROP TO ZERO, AS THOUGH THE IGNITION HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. ALTHOUGH I STILL HAVE ELECTRICAL, AS MY RADIO AND BLINKERS ARE WORKING, THE JEEP VERY QUICKLY LOSES POWER STEERING. IF I HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO QUICKLY PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY MY JEEP WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD AND STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY. I THEN ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE JEEP, BUT IT WOULD NOT START. I WOULD TURN THE KEY JUST ONCE AND LET GO, BUT THE JEEP WOULD CONTINUE TRYING TO START OVER AND OVER FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS BEFORE STOPPING. I WAS UNABLE TO START THE JEEP UNTIL WAITING FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 10 MINUTES. THEN IT STARTED UP AND OPERATED NORMALLY.
Electrical system, Engine, May 28, 2020
FIRST OWNER OF VEHICLE. ISSUES BEGAN WITH ENGINE LIGHT APPEARING/BLINKING & VEHICLE STRUGGLING TO RUN WITHIN 15K MILES. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED AS CYLINDER MISFIRE & REPAIRED. HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER LIFE OF OWNERSHIP- ALWAYS DIAGNOSES AS MISFIRES. AT APX 75K MILES, UPON CRANKING & DURING OPERATION, HEATER BECAME INCONSISTENT IN OPERATION & THIS IS STILL AN ISSUE. AT APX 80K MILES, UPON CRANKING & DURING OPERATION, TICKING NOISE FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BEGAN. FAINT AT FIRST & BECAME INCREASINGLY LOUDER WITHIN SEVERAL DAYS. OUT OF WARRANTY. SOLID CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO APPEAR OFF/ON, REMAINING ON FOR 24-48HRS THEN OFF 24-48HRS. AIR CONDITIONER CONDITIONER HAS ABOUT A 15 SEC DELAY BEFORE IT TURNS ON AT EVERY CRANK & POWER LIGHT FOR A/C SLOWLY BLINKS UNTIL AFTER THE DELAYED START. MECHANIC FOUND 2 ROCKER HEADS DAMAGED & THEY WERE REPLACED. LIGHT NOT ON AT REPAIR & CODE COULD NOT BE PULLED. WITHIN 2 DAYS OF REPAIR, A FAINT TICKING NOISE BECAME PRESENT ON DRIVERS SIDE. HAS BEEN A WEEK & TICKING IS NOW EXTREMELY LOUD. I AM ONE OF MANY WITH PARALLEL ISSUES & REQUEST THIS BE ADDRESSED AS MY YEAR & VIN DO NOT FALL IN TO THE APPROVED EXTENDED WARRANTY TO COVER THESE VERY SAME ISSUES. *TR
Electrical system, Service brakes, Feb 26, 2020
WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I GENTLY PRESSED THE ACCELERATION PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO GLAD THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON THE DASH AND THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED VIA THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CAR LOST ALL FORWARD MOMENTUM . I THOUGHT MAYBE THE CAR HAD JUST BROKE TRACTION EVEN THOUGH I WAS ON A FLAT SURFACE THAT WAS PAVED AND DRY. HOWEVER, WHEN PULLING OUT OF THE END OF MY STREET THE SAME EVENT HAPPENED AND PUT ME IN A COMPROMISING POSITION BECAUSE THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC THAT I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL ACROSS AND THERE WAS A CAR COMING. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE LANE OF TRAFFIC BEFORE I WAS T-BONED IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR.
Electrical system, Feb 11, 2020
CLOCK SPRING IS BAD AND CAUSED FAILURE OF ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HORN NO LONGER WORKS. CLOCK SPRING FUSE IS GOOD. THE HORN DOES NOT WORK AT THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL. HORN WORKS WHEN DEPRESSING THE PANIC BUTTON. ALMOST BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY CHILD IN THE CAR DUE TO NO AUDIBLE ALARM.
Electrical system, Jan 15, 2020
INTERMITTENT STARTING ISSUE VERY FREQUENT . IT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY EVEN AFTER I INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY. WHEN I TURN THE KEY ON EVERYTHING LIGHTS UP BUT CAR WONT START.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 3, 2019
STABILITY CONTROL GOES OUT AT 70+ MPH OVER ANY DEVIATION IN THE ROAD SURFACE AND NOT JUST A MAJOR BUMP. I LOSE CONTROL OF THE JEEP COMPLETELY AND HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OF THE GAS AND THEN IT WILL RIGHT ITSELF. THIS IS A THREAT TO LIFE AND SAFETY AND FOR A FOUR YEAR VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. ALSO, ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WENT OUT AND THE FUEL GAUGE GOES DOWN AND UP RANDOMLY, THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF WHICH TERRIFY ME AND I AM SHAKEN TO THE CORE AS I DON'T WANT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS I HAVE FOR THE PAST WEEKS AT 3 OR 4 TIMES A WEEK ON AVERAGE! THE SPEEDOMETER GOES DOWN TO 5 MPH THEN BACK UP TO 66MPH THEN BACK DOWN AND MY HEADLIGHT LAMPS FLICKERED ON AND OFF ALL AT THE SAME TIME. ALL FUSES ARE INTACT AND SECURE. THEN THE JEEP WOULD START AND I CHECKED THE FUSES AND MADE SURE THEY WERE SECURE AND IT STARTED AGAIN. I NEED HELP AND AM FEARFUL FOR MY LIFE USING THIS JEEP AND HAVE ONLY HAD IT A YEAR. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO A 4 YO VEHICLE. PLEASE ASSIST ME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
Electrical system, Jul 12, 2019
TIPM FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES OUT OF THE BLUE THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER, THE PANEL LIGHTS FLASH, AND THE BRAKES LOCKUP. IF NOT FOR THE ANTI LOCKUP SYSTEM ON THE BREAKS I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. VEHICLE PANEL WARNING LIGHTS STAYED ON AFTER INCIDENT, WHEN GET IN VEHICLE THE NEXT DAY EVERYTHING WORKS NORMAL.