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2015 Jeep Wrangler: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 472 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
472complaints
15crashes reported
27fires reported
13injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine128 · 27%
  • Service Brakes116 · 25%
  • Electrical System75 · 16%
  • Air Bags64 · 14%
  • Unknown Or Other56 · 12%
  • Power Train51 · 11%
  • Vehicle Speed Control32 · 7%
  • Steering26 · 6%
  • Structure22 · 5%
  • Suspension17 · 4%

What owners report

Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes

Abs module has been bad now for over 1 years, i was 541 on waiting list with only 2 available nationwide, now still being told not available and "it's okay to drive without it" by the dealership, so no anti lock brakes, no cruise control, no traction control, this module is now over 1400 dollars to install but not available, hmmm part was 200 bucks before all the 2015 jeep wranglers start to experience the same

Service Brakes

My abs module has failed with under 12,000 miles on a 2015 jeep wrangler jk. this is a known issue with the replacement module either unavailable or, what used to cost a few hundred dollars, now costing a few thousand dollars. why is a car manufacturer permitted to produce a defective part critical to stopping a vehicle and then be rewarded handsomely for a repair to the issue it created? many jeep owners i have enco

Air Bags,Engine

I purchased this 2015 jeep wrangler rubicon new and have maintained and serviced it regularly. at approximately 75,000–80,000 miles, the engine began developing a ticking noise from the passenger/right cylinder head area. the problem progressively worsened. at approximately 100,000 miles, repairs were performed involving the right-side cylinder head and camshaft because of camshaft/valvetrain wear and a persistent c

Electrical System,Seat Belts,Engine

From september 2024 i have a problem with the engine system make a noise i always make oil change on time and also electric problems and seatbelts problems l know a 2 3 owner off jeep wrangler with the same problem

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

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2015 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering WRANGLER, WRANGLER UNLIMITED. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.