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 8 of 9)

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problem #37

Apr 152019

Grand Cherokee

  • 50,000 miles

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

My check engine light came on. I brought it to my Jeep dealer.they found code P0302 and said the left engine head had to be replaced as well as #2 fuel injector.I had just over 50000 mi. The head was covered under warranty, the fuel injector cost me 415$. Jeep should have covered this cost. Jeep reimbursement department denied me reimbursement.what can be done to recover my cost?

- Lynbrook, NY, USA

problem #36

Apr 022019

Grand Cherokee

  • 40,000 miles
Emission check engine light for small evaporation emission system leak P0456 fault code. Also, fuel tank wont fill with fuel at higher nozzle flow rates... possibly due to tank check valve. The check engine light will disqualify the emission test for the vehicle and prevent obtaining a licence plate renewal. The check valve will only allow a slow fill using a manual grasp of the nozzle lever to restrict the flow to the smallest amount possible. This appears to be a common problem and needs a recall the refill is of course, is done in park, at a gas station. The check engine light occurs at startup.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #35

Jan 172019

Grand Cherokee

  • 32,000 miles
While driving at highway speed my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee eco diesel started to make a rumbling noise, the oil pressure light came on within a minute the engine shut off still at highway speed. When I pulled over to the shoulder the car was stuck in gear, would not restart and had a small oil leak. The car was towed to the nearest dealer who determined that the car had engine damage and the engine needs to be replaced. Car has less than 33,000 miles and still has original tires, and brakes. All oil change services were performed as suggested. Car was purchased new from dealer August 4th, 2015.

- Patchogue, NY, USA

problem #34

Dec 012018

Grand Cherokee

  • 50,000 miles

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

Ive had this car in the shop 4 or 5 times for extreme overheating costed me 4500 so far and never fixed

- Vandalia, MO, USA

problem #33

Nov 022018

Grand Cherokee

  • 31,373 miles
The vehicle would not start. It has a push button ignition switch start. It locked up and it could not be towed because the tow truck driver could not get it in natural to move it. I was stranded for 12 hours with nothing to eat or drink before I got help. All electrical systems shut down and I was alone in a very bad area at the time. Unless the vehicle started it would do nothing and could not be towed. Jeep needs a recall on this very unsafe system. They should be made put in an override switch or be able to start the vehicle with a key. I am 76 years old and I was going to start on a 500 mile trip that day. Very good thing it happen when it did. The vehicle would have been dead along the road with no help. All push button starts need a backup to get out of this safety hazard. I unlocked the door get in and pushed the start button and nothing. All kind of lights lit up on the instrument panel and displayed a lot of things that would not work. The transmission would not go in or out of gear.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #32

Sep 302018

Grand Cherokee

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle without warning. The contact turned off the vehicle and noticed smoke coming from the hood and headlights. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

- Nashua, NH, USA

problem #31

Apr 012018

Grand Cherokee

  • 36,200 miles

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

While driving at highway speed on a 2-lane road, our Jeep Grand Cherokee ecodiesel began to lose power. The lights on the instrument cluster began going off seemingly randomly, and the vehicle had to be quickly pulled over and put in a safe condition on the side of the road as the engine stalled. The engine would not restart. After 2 months of troubleshooting with Chrysler engineering, our shop believes they have found the issue, which is a faulty tone wheel in the drivetrain, at where the engine couples to the transmission. The tone wheel lost about 1/4" of encoded magnetic material, and this made the vehicle inoperable, even while at highway speed. This failure threw no codes to the computer for the technician to interpret, and the only symptom is that the engine would not fire, even though, as a diesel, there is no spark ignition system.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #30

Mar 132018

Grand Cherokee

  • 40,000 miles
I had my Jeep for less than a year and one day, for no reason, it just shut off. I took it to Jeep and they said the wrong oil was used in the previous oil change. So they put oil in the truck. A couple of months later and it's doing the same thing. It's a disaster waiting to happen. I can't take a chance on driving down the road and the vehicle just shuts off. The vehicle was in motion each time.

- Winston, GA, USA

problem #29

May 182017

Grand Cherokee

  • 45 miles
When the air conditioning is running there is a noise coming from the air compressor and I don't understand Y the car being so new it can have already broke I went to get it checked and they said it would cost $1690 to fix at a Jeep dealer that is extremely ridiculous I would say...

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #28

Feb 282017

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • 38,650 miles
I was traveling up interstate 95 just passed exit 26 in Connecticut. As I approached exit 27 a a vehicle in the exit only lane merged into the slow lane in front of me. I proceeded to then accelerate around the vehicle that had crossed in front of me and immediately as I accelerated the vehicle began to accelerate uncontrollably to an unsafe speed. I shifted the car into neutral and braked and steered appropriately. As my vehicle began to slow I then proceeded to shift the car back into drive hoping that the issue would be resolved. While my vehicle was a neutral I tapped the gas pedal in hopes of if it was jammed or stock it would come loose and I would be able to control the acceleration of the vehicle. Unfortunately the pedal did not come on stock as I proceeded to drive I realize that my speed was dropping to an unsafe rate while being on an interstate I proceeded to shift my car back into drive only to have the pedal that was still pressed to the floor accelerate the vehicle uncontrollable to again in unsafe speed. After I proceeded to stomp on the throttle in hopes of loosening it from whatever it was that was causing it to be stuck in the open position, the pedal finally returned to its on stock position with a loud bang. I don't proceeded to steer immediately off the highway at the next available exit and turn the vehicle off...updated 04/20/17..updated 05/09/17 the consumer stated the floor mat closest to the accelerator was trimmed, but the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

problem #27

Dec 302016

Grand Cherokee

  • 18,000 miles

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

We purchased our car in October 2015 and recently our engine light came on. We took the truck to barbera's to find out the problem and was told we need a new thermostat and we just can't imagine how or why we would need that with the car being new with only 18K miles on it.. we mostly use the vehicle to get my husband to and from work...so it's mostly highway driven 5 days a week.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #26

Jun 282016

Grand Cherokee

  • 17,279 miles
I purchased a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.0 L ecodiesel engine in September of 2015. In less than a year from the date of purchase, the vehicle had major repairs including a complete engine replacement and an exhaust system replacement. Based on multiple service issues with vehicles with this diesel engine, my local Jeep dealership does not stock or sell the Grand Cherokee with this engine anymore. Fiat Chrysler America has been reluctant to acknowledge any problems or be of any assistance in this matter with the exception of "standard warranty repairs."

- Boulder, CO, USA

problem #25

Sep 132016

Grand Cherokee

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. All of the lights on the instrument panel flickered on and off. The vehicle stalled on more than one occasion within the same day. In addition, the vehicle failed to shift into gear properly. The vehicle was towed to a Jeep dealer to be repaired. It was diagnosed that the BCM module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

- Longmont, CO, USA

problem #24

Aug 052016

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
I received the safety recall for the electronic shift lever not going to park. I scheduled an appointment with bob baker Jeep in carlsbad, ca to have the recall done. I went to drop it off. The Jeep dealer refused to do the work. I was told Jeep is no longer doing the recall.

- Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA

problem #23

Jan 202015

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • 1,055 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 18 mph, the vehicle hesitated and the engine revved without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who diagnosed and replaced the transmission and computer. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed and replaced the valve body. The failure recurred four times the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and assured the contact that the failure was covered by the warranty. The manufacturer referred the contact back to the dealer for more detailed diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,055...updated 11/21/16

- Powell, OH, USA

problem #22

Jun 012016

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
I've contacted my dealer at ray brandt Chrysler Dodge Jeep located at 1660 westbank expy, harvey, la 70058 in reference to the important safety recall of the "auto park" feature. I explained to them that my vehicle may roll away, striking and injuring me, my wife, or baby even though the vehicle indicates it is in park. The employee advised that there is nothing that he can do. I then stated, "so, I'm am just suppose to hope that my vehicle does not slip out of gear?" I felt that this was a bit ridiculous and extremely unprofessional. I am unpleased with the way I was treated and the outcome of my service request. This needs to get rectified immediately or I will have to take further action. Thank you for your assistance in advance.

- Chalmette, LA, USA

problem #21

Mar 052016

Grand Cherokee

  • 1,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact parked the vehicle and thought he turned off the engine. When the contact re-entered the vehicle, the engine was on. The contact activated the off button and had no indication that the engine was still on. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

- Castle Rock, CO, USA

problem #20

Jun 212016

Grand Cherokee

  • 3,600 miles
I have a 2015 gran Cherokee while parked in my garage the Jeep rolled forward hitting the garage doors, called chysler was told there is a recall but I'm not doing it right " I asked, what placing the car in park" or buying a car that is a safety hazard !!!, we should have been warned this car was going to kill someone.!!!!

- Lowell, MA, USA

problem #19

May 302016

Grand Cherokee

  • 8,000 miles
When driving my vehicle long distances on the highway then entering the city the transmission will shift hard between third and second gear. It will stay that way for a day and then after sitting for over 12 hours it will slowly start to go away. Jeep did on flash updates and was on able to resolve the problem. This problem is rampant among Jeep to include the Cherokee and renegade.

- Oak Harbor, WA, USA

problem #18

Jun 042016

Grand Cherokee

  • 8,100 miles
Vehicle was put in park. I exited the car. Wife was sitting in car in passenger seat. Car was not moving. Wife exited car to retrieve item from house. Returned to find vehicle down the hill and in the woods.

- Waverly Hall, GA, USA

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