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:
9 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,409 miles

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 5 of 9)

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problem #97

Jun 292021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 3.6 pentastar. Bought the vehicle 10-2020 and had issue with running hot due to faulty electric radiator cooling fan and thermostat and housing failure. Repaired the thermostat and hosing at local Jeep dealership. 2 weeks later, radiator cooling fan froze and ceased operation, replaced by independent repair shop. Within a couple the oil cooler and filter housing adapter developed a crack causing a catastrophic oil leak.

- Citra, FL, USA

problem #96

Mar 252021

Grand Cherokee

  • 103,546 miles
I have been on a waiting list at Jeep only, las vegas, for 7 weeks to repair recall W79/NHTSA 20V-699. The dealer service department does not return text message or phone calls. My service advisor joshua gave a 5-week lead time for repair mid March, 2021. Jeep only 5255 w sahara ave, las vegas nv 89146. Phone 702-602-0090

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #95

Apr 012020

Grand Cherokee

  • 70,105 miles
Engine is making a loud ticking noise.

- Baldwinsville, NY, USA

problem #94

Apr 132021

Grand Cherokee

  • 100 miles

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

Driving, lost all power to steering, brakes and engine. Crossed over double yellow and narrowly escaped a collision with the guardrail. Had any car been in the opposite lane, I would have been severely injured. I am a mother of two. It was sudden as without warning. Additionally I had to call out of work hence loss of income.

- Greenwood Lake, NY, USA

problem #93

Nov 122020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
W79 diesel egr cooler recall from November 2020. (fire hazard) I am on a waiting list to remedy this hazard!!!! no parts are being produced for this recall? what good is a safety recall without urgent response with parts needed.

- Mequon, WI, USA

problem #92

Nov 172020

Grand Cherokee

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V699000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to autonation Chrysler Jeep broadway (5445 S broadway, littleton, co 80121, (303) 578-6103) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that coolant had to be added every other week. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Idaho Springs, CO, USA

problem #91

Mar 032021

Grand Cherokee

  • 93,700 miles

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

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 #90

Mar 052021

Grand Cherokee

  • 60,612 miles
My wife and I own this car, which is titled to her. Today I took it to a Jeep dealer for standard, 60,000 mile maintenance. The dealer discovered that my radiator was leaking. I replaced it at a cost of $1,026.97. The dealer is rochester hills Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge in rochester hills, mi.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #89

Feb 052021

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl Diesel

  • 70,000 miles
While driving down the freeway my engine shut itself off and went into neutral. I noticed a lot of smoke/steam coming out of the back of my car. I pulled my car over to the shoulder and stopped it. I opened the hood to see if I could see what the issue was but was unable to immediately see the issue. There was a lot of steam/smoke coming out of the hood. I got back in my car to call aaa for a tow and while on the phone I noticed an orange glow from the engine compartment. I immediately hung up and called 911. Then got all my belongings out of the car and at this point the fire had engulfed the front of the car. Chp and fire department showed up. The car is a total loss.

- Newport Beach, CA, USA

problem #88

Feb 052021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The car refuses to start. It won't turnover. It is completely silent. The push start will not work.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #87

Aug 202020

Grand Cherokee

  • 0 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V475000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called fair oaks chantilly Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (4170 auto park cir, chantilly, va 20151; (703) 961-9900) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Gainesville, VA, USA

problem #86

Jan 152021

Grand Cherokee

  • 95,500 miles
This 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee ecodiesel has an open recall for the egr system (recall W79). On December 29, 2020, the malfunction indicator light came on. I called the dealer (turnersville Jeep) for an appointment on Monday, January 4, 2021. The first available appointment was on Tuesday, January 12 2021. This dealer kept the vehicle until Friday, January 15. This dealer declined to repair the egr system under the W79 recall, but did replace all fuel injectors and the fuel tubes after finding the fuel injectors restricted. This dealer then cleared the dtc P026C-00 and performed a stationary regeneration. I picked the vehicle up at 5:15 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021 and proceeded to road test the vehicle. After about 75 miles of driving, I suffered a exteme and sudden loss of power at approximately 7:30 pm; the dash indicators included the malfunction indicator lamp, an error regarding the throttle body, and an error that the oil pressure was low. As I coasted to a stop, smoke began to rapidly pour from the hood cover and began to enter the cabin through the HVAC vents. I vacated the vehicle immediately and under some duress. The smoke continued to billow from the engine area of the vehicle and I could see it continue to enter the cabin. At approximately 9:00 pm on January 15, the vehicle was delivered by flatbed to pellegrino Jeep. I spoke with the pellegrino Jeep service department on Saturday, January 16, 2021, but they were unable to provide a commitment to examine the vehicle. I opened case #78239258 with fca (Jeep) us llc customer service. As of January 20 at 11:30 am, I do not have feedback on this case. The dealer has also provided no commitment to examine the vehicle. I believe this vehicle suffered a failure due to the inability of fca and it's dealers to remediate recall W79.

- Sicklerville, NJ, USA

problem #85

Jan 092020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
2015 Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards egr system safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle was sold with an open recall that had no available remedy. The vehicle is not being used.

- Quincy, WA, USA

problem #84

Aug 132020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
I have been alerted to two (2) safety recalls which may lead to bodily harm or even death. The manufacturer states that "the remedy for this condition is not yet available". so, each time I use this vehicle, I am exposing myself and any passengers to potentially grave danger. This is unacceptable. The manufacturer must be given a finite time period to either remedy the problem or repurchase the vehicle, from the legal owner. Recalls as follows: Aug 13,2020 manufacturer recall numberw58 NHTSA recall number20V-475 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available Nov 12,2020 manufacturer recall numberw79 NHTSA recall number20V-699 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available

- Waynesville, NC, USA

problem #83

Oct 222020

Grand Cherokee

  • 130,000 miles
Driving down road the vehicle lost power and the vehicle stalled customer stated the heater light came on also, customer states the ac wasnt working at the same time vehicle towed home. Tried to add water the to vehicle put noticed it was leaking customer had vehicle towed to dealership tech perform diag and inspection found coolant leak coming from heater hose also perform block test fail rec. Teardown cyl heads for inspection

- Perris, CA, USA

problem #82

Dec 112020

Grand Cherokee

  • 159,579 miles
I was traveling at a 60mph speed on a highway when I noticed that my oil temp light came on and read 285 degrees in my options list yet the stationary oil temp read in the middle. I pulled over, let the engine cool, checked the oil and coolant (all fine). After 45 minutes, it cooled to about 130 degrees, so I continued on. I drove about a mile when it heated back up again, the Jeep jerked, smoke started to come out of the engine, and it turned off. I luckily was able to turn into a parking lot before it died. Since I was out of state traveling and it was late in the evening, I needed to find a place to stay if my Jeep would start (it did). I found a hotel 3 miles away from my location. The engine had cooled, I had opened the hood and saw no damage. I drove 35mph for the 3 miles as I watched the oil temp climb. I made it to the hotel, was parking when the cabin filled with smoke. I opened the windows, shut off the Jeep and got out. I did see flames come out of the hood and something on fire fell from under the engine area. I called 911. Something in the engine compartment actually put the fire out before the fire department arrived. They still proceeded to douse the engine and disconnect the battery. I then found out there was a recall (W79) on the 2015 ecodiesel Jeep Grand Cherokee for the (erg) exhaust gas recirculation coolers that are susceptible to thermal fatigue. This can cause the cooler to crack, allow preheated, vaporized coolant to interact with other hydrocarbons and air in the system that may lead to a vehicle fire. This recall was not scheduled to officially be released until December 31, 2020. 20 days after my Jeep fire.

- Robersonville, NC, USA

problem #81

Dec 072020

Grand Cherokee

  • 56,700 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V699000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer mullahey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (740 buena fortuna circle, atascadero, ca 93422) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the service shifter warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the thermal fracture needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 56,700.

- Atascadero, CA, USA

problem #80

Nov 232020

Grand Cherokee

  • 600,000 miles
I have a diesel engine which has a very obvious lag in getting power to the transmission. This is getting worse and affects my ability to enter in to traffic safely.even if I have allowed for safe distance to merge into a lane I never know if my car will speed up quickly enough so as to not get hit

- Farmington, NM, USA

problem #79

Nov 022020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
I am having constant valve tapping in my engine. It doesn't matter if its cold or warm, it taps continuously. I have 114,000 miles on my vehicle, but have kept up on all vehicle maintenance including the required synthetic oil changes. I still have the original brakes on my Jeep, so it's not driven hard. I just don't think there should be tapping with a vehicle with this amount of mileage.

- Daisytown, PA, USA

problem #78

Oct 012020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Received a recall 1 month go but the dealer cannot repair-no parts!! recall W58 "a loss of motive power can result in a vehicle crash without prior warning" now I am frightened to drive to work but no way to get it repaired"?"

- Bigfork, MT, USA

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