10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 14
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,695 miles

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2015 Jeep Wrangler engine problems

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2015 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments (Page 1 of 6)

problem #102

May 152024

Wrangler

  • miles

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

My Jeep has the pentastar 3.6l engine and has recently developed what is known as the -??pentastar tick-??. This is caused by a design flaw with the valvetrain, specifically the lifters/rocker arms that causes excessive wear which leads to the tick, which may then lead to engine failure and loss of control. This is a very common problem with the 3.6 engine and FCA should be held responsible for the safety recall. FCA has already acknowledged the problem on 2012-2014 engines, and extended the warranty, but not on the later engines. Please look out for the consumer and hold them accountable.

- Blanco, TX, USA

problem #101

Oct 232023

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the contact was unsure about the diagnostic result. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Hammond, LA, USA

problem #100

Jun 272024

Wrangler

  • miles
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.

- Cumming, GA, USA

problem #99

Jun 012020

Wrangler

  • 84,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road, and was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a coil pack failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to several different independent mechanics however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with leakage on the left cylinder. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact discovered Technical Service Bulletin: 09-002-14; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

problem #98

Apr 292024

Wrangler

  • miles
Check engine light came on for misfire in Cylinder 4. Jeep lost power when on the road

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #97

Apr 162024

Wrangler

  • miles
The traction control light and ABS dash lights will come on and the vehicle will jerk and bog down while driving. It is very dangerous and needs to be fixed. I looked on jeep forum to see if I could see what's going on with it and there were a bunch of jeeps that have the same problem.

- Foley, AL, USA

problem #96

Feb 282024

Wrangler

  • miles

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

Cranked my vehicle from a cold start and it started running very rough. Had a mechanic put a code scanner on it and it read cylinder #2 misfire. I have been told this is very problematic with the 3.6 pentastar engine and a costly repair. If this is a factory defect I would like to be informed about any and all considerations to which I am entitled to. Thank you very much.

- Hope Hull, AL, USA

problem #95

Jun 272023

Wrangler

  • miles
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 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 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!

- Centerline, MI, USA

problem #94

Mar 112024

Wrangler

  • miles
I have just replaced the Engine oil filter housing on my 2015 jeep wrangler unlimited rubicon for the fourth time the first three replacements were at East hills jeep on Long Island n.y the fourth repair was at Willis ave repair and diagnostic in Albertson N.Y at a cost of $859.33. Ongoing problem with thousands of other jeeps owners reporting the same issue. during the course of these breakdowns, I-??ve had to have my vehicle towed to the repair place twice as the oil had drained out of the vehicle causing fatigue and overheating to the engine. I currently has 95,000 miles on my jeep witch is well taken care of and serviced at the East hills jeep dealership. My concern is future damage to my engine due to the extreme temperatures caused by the lack of oil and overheating due to this defect. How is it that the manufacturer is not held responsible for an obvious defect in a crucial engine component causing multiple replacements to thousands of similar vehicles.

- Williston Park , NY, USA

problem #93

Jan 132024

Wrangler

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The component that failed is the oil filter housing/assembly. It was changed out by the Pep Boys I do not have it on hand but upon research it appears that this is a known issue on the 3.6 and the 3.2 Chrysler Pentastar engines. Mopar made this part out of entirely plastic and it is now failing on a ton of vehicles. The replacement parts are all made out of metal/aluminum. Safety: this not only put myself at a safety risk but also puts other motorists on the road at risk. Not to mention the environmental safety that this can cause. The plastic part contains the oil filter for the engine. After time it warps and fails causing cracks and seal leaks that allows oil to drain out of the engine, onto the transmission manifold and all over the ground/road. There is no warning for this, one day you will walk out and find your vehicle bleeding all of its oil all over the pavement. This could happen to anyone at any time. I would hate to be on a motorcycle driving behind a Chrysler engine when their engine decides to fall apart and slick up the expressway with motor oil. Jeep/Chrysler knows that this is happening, they know it-??s a problem because the replacement part is made of metal instead of plastic, and they refuse to do anything about this even under warranty. This is a part that is NEVER supposed to go bad on any cars, this is NOT a wear and tear part. I would like to see them held accountable for their (lack of) actions.

- Tinley Park, IL, USA

problem #92

Dec 202023

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  • miles

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

At 134,000 miles the engine developed a loud ticking. My garage reported that rocker arms, cam shafts and heads needed rrplacement. They recommended that Jeep dealer should be performing the work so that I might have a parts warranty. The dealer reported back that the work would be extensive and recommended engine replacement with a $13,000 estimate.

- Vinton, VA, USA

problem #91

Jan 092024

Wrangler

  • miles
Failure of combined oil filter / cooler housing resulting in abrupt loss of engine oil and resulting in small fire following exhaust system saturation from leaking oil

- Phelan, CA, USA

problem #90

Nov 232023

Wrangler

  • miles
FAULTY OIL FILTER HOUSING-KNOWN TO MANUFACTURE, causing vehicle to SHUT DOWN, oil sensors not working, shut down on main hwy, potential fire hazard with oil all over vehicle under carriage and in valley top of motor. THIS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM that no-one wants to address i'm on my 3rd housing and all oem mopar parts( PLASTIC)at tune 1200+, PLEASE INVESTIGATE MAKE THEM STOP USING PLASTIC PARTS AND REPLACE WITH METAL, plastic cracks with heat, flawed design by manufacture, leaving vehicle stuck in traffic high chance of harm to other drivers on road

- Broadway , NC, USA

problem #89

Dec 062023

Wrangler

  • miles
Faulty oil cooler. 2 different mechanics reported this as a common problem with 2015 jeep wrangler. Due to the way this model was made, the oil cooler is too close to the hot engine making it faulty. As well as the parts around it all have to be replaced. I've been told not to drive the vehicle due to fire hazard. The estimates I've been given are $1400 and up. I've also read many complaints about this same issue, same vehicle, same year, on several different web sites.

- North Dartmouth, MA, USA

problem #88

Aug 282023

Wrangler

  • miles
Vehicle engine light flashing while vehicle is on. Vehicle shaking, odometor and other gauges are sporadically flashing and shutting off while driving.

- Kyle, TX, USA

problem #87

May 012023

Wrangler

  • 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times while driving on a busy freeway. The failure also occurred while the vehicle was idling at a red light. After the failure, the vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable duplicate a failure or determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contacted stated that after retrieving the vehicle the failure persisted. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #86

Jul 092023

Wrangler

  • miles
I have experience a complete loss of control of the vehicle on both highways and streets that are bumpy due to dips, potholes, rough conditions due to the road. I received a misfire on cylinder 4 code P0304 and was told my vehicle isn-??t covered for any recalls, but see that this is a common issue in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017 models. I want to know if any recalls or lawsuits are going on because my dealership informed me there aren-??t any and it would take a week to even be able to diagnose the issue.

- Chino , CA, USA

problem #85

Jul 132023

Wrangler

  • miles
My Jeep has a left cylinder head failure at 78k miles. Jeep forums are full of discussions regarding this issue. The dealer says there is no reason for the failure and that they have seen this before. Jeep says my warranty is expired so I am out of luck. This is my third Jeep and the first time I have had any issue mechanically. This failure is not from normal wear and tear. It's very frustrating that no recall on this obviously faulty engine part exists.

- Spring Branch, TX, USA

problem #84

Mar 242023

Wrangler

  • miles
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.

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #83

Dec 092022

Wrangler

  • miles
Oil filter housing assembly failed

- Rochester Hillsrovhester Hills, MI, USA

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