CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows an early trend of transmission complaints. Most of the complaints are for rough shifting — things like jerking & hesitation when shifting gears.

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee also has the same transmission issues.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,649 miles

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 2 of 7)

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problem #109

Apr 012022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 2015 Grand Cherokee has a Service Shifter warning that has come on and causes the transmission to jump while driving. I've taken this problem to the dealership and was initially charged for a new shifter and wiring harness. Two weeks later the problem returned. I took the car back again and was told the system wasn't reset. Two weeks later problem returned. Took it back to dealership and was charged to reset two more codes. Two weeks later the problem returned. Took it back to the dealership and was told power steering pump had leak and was traveling to the area where the sensor was causing it to go off. Paid for more repairs and now 4 days later the service shifter light is back on and more frequently than before. This issue nor should any issue cause someone to continuously miss work to deal with a problem that has caused at least one fatality that's well known about. Nor should it cause an expense every time the vehicle is brought in. This is a problem that could cause serious harm if not addressed and if the problem cannot be addressed then at the very least someone should be willing to say so instead of grasping at straws trying to fix an unfixable problem.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #108

Dec 012015

Grand Cherokee

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving while the temperature was at 25 degrees, the driver's seat and steering wheel heating features were engaged. While driving in cold weather, the battery save mode was displayed. The contact was unable to turn off the features and had to turn off the vehicle, open doors, and restart the vehicle. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to disengage the features. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #107

Feb 162022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Without warning the vehicle will not start, and displays that the TPMS system needs service, and that a rear turn signal light is out. The engine will attempt to turn over but will not start the vehicle. This has happened multiple times under 90,000 miles. On more than one occasion, after about a day of not starting, the vehicle will start again, after no fix action was taken.

- Romeoville, IL, USA

problem #106

Dec 152021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee drivers side heated seat burned a nickel size hole through the seat, burned a hole through my girlfriends sweatshirt and burned her skin. Thank god she was able to maintain her composure and pull over to a parking lot and get out. What if she had jerked the wheel (as it startled her) and caused a crash" What if she was on the highway?? What if the vehicle started on fire?" The vehicle is currently at the dealership and being inspected. There were no warning lamps or other symptoms.

- Kaukauna, WI, USA

problem #105

Dec 112021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Driving my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, in Oct 2021 and this weekend, slipped into neutral while driving on the highway at 50+ mph and wouldnt shift back into drive. displaying the message 'VEHICLE SPEED IS TOO HIGH TO SHIFT' while at full stop Stop sign Both times trying to restart it, the engine would rev violently and shut off, only to restart after a few minutes and drive as normal. Both times in high moving traffic, narrowly avoiding traffic. The 2nd time I was on the NY Triboro bridge and used road flares to alert traffic Called the dealer and they claimed to have never heard of this before. Couldnt find any issues or replicate the issue. attached are several issues of other drivers having the same issue and still @Jeepc laims no knowledge. Does someone have to die to fix this issue

- Ridgewood, NY, USA

problem #104

Nov 052021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Once the shifter was moved into "Drive", the transmission would automatically swith it to "Park" that would not allow any movement! It happened on the same day to all three of us. Several hours later, the transmission seemed to work. Waiting for diagnostic service at Umansky Jeep in Charlottesville, VA. This shifter movement could potentially lead to an accident! We occasionally tow a trailer and risk to other motorists and us would be substanstial! Please initiate invastigation sincere there a multiple complainst related to transmission.

- Barboursville, VA, USA

problem #103

Dec 222020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. While traveling down the highway at approximately 65mph, the entire dash began to blink in and out, all kinds of error symbols flashed, I lost power steering and the car switched itself in to neutral -?" this resulted in an accident. This car has been In and out of the shop for the past several months. Every time it looks like it fixed, the car-??s computer seems to do as it pleases. I lose driving power, it switches itself in neutral or the dash throws error symbols. I am at a point where paying for constant -??repairs-?? and insurance is becoming way too costly. I do NOT feel safe riding with my family in this car!!!

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

problem #102

Jul 062020

Grand Cherokee

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle indicated erroneously that the cruise control was activated. The contact stated that the cruise control light warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V332000 (Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #101

Apr 232021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
On April 23rd at 9:28pm I was driving my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 on a highway at approximately 45mph when suddenly the transmission slipped to neutral without any human interference. I tried shifting it back to drive but the transmission did not respond. The Jeep lost momentum very quickly and came to a complete stop in the highway. As soon as it went to a complete stop it locked itself in parking position and l lost all ability to put it back to drive. I turned my blinkers and emergency lights on, but one minute later I got rear-ended by a car traveling at 50mph. My Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 got totaled and I was taken to the hospital in stable condition. I was in a bad collision due to the Jeep slipping into neutral and locking itself in parking. I lost ALL ability to control my Jeep. The jeep got towed to a safe location. Two weeks later, we needed to move the car to another area for the insurance inspection. The car turned on and moved, yet again when the car gained velocity, the gear slipped to neutral and again came to a complete stop it, locking the transmission in the parking position. I always took my car for regular maintenance and it was a very well kept Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015.

- San Juan, PR, USA

problem #100

May 082021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Check engine light on. Recall issued, dealership contacted, recall repaired. Check engine light off for approximately 2 weeks only. Check engine light on from then until present.

- Hobbs , NM, USA

problem #99

Mar 152021

Grand Cherokee

  • 57,700 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Forward facing camera behind rearview mirror developed an internal fault, which triggered vehicle's communication bus to not function at all. Vehicle would not start and could not be jumpstarted. No interior lights or accessories functioned. Vehicle had to be towed and after diagnoses, the dealer disabled the forward facing camera to make my vehicle operable again, but without functionality of auto high beams and forward collision warning and forward collision active braking features. The forward facing camera impacts auto high beams, forward collision warning, and forward collision active braking functions, at minimum. Have not been able to obtain a replacement part due to either backorder or the dealer not sufficiently searching supply chain despite repeated inquiries.

- Hilton Head Island, SC, USA

problem #98

Apr 172021

Grand Cherokee

  • 63,000 miles
Service shifter is coming on and it's a safety concern as I'm struggling to see what gear I am in. None of the gear indicators light up.

- Springfield, NJ, USA

problem #97

Apr 142021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The vehicle takes a long time to turn over to push to start. So you have to redo it and try it again. Along with us, the touchscreen takes a long time for for it to turn on. Which obviously that controls your ac or heat. I've gotten a new battery twice in the past four months. I'm scared I'm going to go somewhere one day and get stranded. I've taken my car to the dealership where I have a warranty on my car and they refuse to fix anything else except put a battery in it every time. I have a full coverage warranty on my Jeep but I cannot get them to fix anything and this is the fourth time I've been to the dealership and they won't fix anything else.

- Bois D Arc, MO, USA

problem #96

Mar 032021

Grand Cherokee

  • 93,700 miles
Service shifter light came on while driving, had it towed to the dealership, 5 days later they said nothing is wrong with it so I took it home. A week later, service shifter light came back on while I was driving on a side street, all the lights on the dash came on, unable to control anything, lost steering, then vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. Tried to turn the vehicle back on to no luck, sat waiting, then after 15 mins the accessory engine came on, lights flashing, windshield wipers going and the message "do not park until safe at your destination." Took the Jeep straight to the dealership, dealer plugs it is 70+ miscommunication errors pull up. Dealer calls me 3 days later to come get my Jeep and says nothing is wrong with it and they cannot diagnose it unless they see it in the act. I refuse to go pick it up as there is something wrong and I am not driving it with my 9month old.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #95

Jan 222021

Grand Cherokee

  • 104,000 miles
My Jeep stalled in 50mph traffic causing a horribly dangerous situation. I barely coasted to the side of the road, and it wouldn't restart. I had it towed to the dealer where I was later told my tone/reluctor wheel had broken resulting in loss of signal from the crankshaft sensor so the vehicle shut down.

- Jarrettsville, MD, USA

problem #94

Jan 122021

Grand Cherokee

  • 50,000 miles
I continue to have service shifter and check engine issues with my vehicle, which have been ongoing for the last three years. This has occurred while stationary, in motion both on city/neighborhood streets or on the highway. It's happened while turning and in park. When the check engine and service shifter lights come one, in many cases the car goes into limp mode and I lose the ability to accelerate, which causes a severe safety risk if it occurs while turning or going down the highway. Many times my dashboard will go completely black for seconds and my wind shield wipers will turn on. My car has been in the dealership for service related to this issue for 180 days over the past three years and they are unable to resolve the issue. They have replaced the steering control module, the tcm, the telemax communication module, the transmission, and the shifter, but the issue always comes back. Over the last six months the issues have gotten worse and the vehicle is getting more unsafe to drive. Based on my research there are a significant amount of these issues and fca should take action.

- Huntersville, NC, USA

problem #93

Sep 102020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Last five to six weeks the lights on the passenger right side back and front goes completely out back and front then come back on two hours later I have a appointment at the dealership to see what's going

- Merrionette Park, IL, USA

problem #92

Dec 182020

Grand Cherokee

  • 56,668 miles
Heat stopped working just cut off climate off screen indicates

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #91

Dec 132018

Grand Cherokee

  • 40,000 miles
Car says service shifter on the dash, shifter won't light up and I do not have to press the button in the knob to put car into gear, usually you would have to press the button.

- Blackshear, GA, USA

problem #90

Feb 142020

Grand Cherokee

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start, and the start button had to be pushed several times. Additionally, the vehicle would stall while driving and backfire. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer whitten brothers Chrysler located at 10701 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235, who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

- Midlothian, VA, USA

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