Reliable Auto DB

2015 Jeep Wrangler reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Jeep Wrangler has 472 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 29 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Wrangler years here — under the median of the other years, which is 85. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Anchorage and Inflator.

2012 Jeep Wrangler
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Complaints

472

Per year

29

Recalls

3

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (128 of 472), then Service brakes (116) and Electrical system (81). Those filings include 15 that report a crash, 27 that report a fire, and 11 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Wrangler has 654 complaints, 44 per year, and the 2016 has 460 complaints, 32 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Jeep Wrangler. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall seat belts, front, anchorage 2019-09-26 · NHTSA campaign 19V680000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Remedy FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Recall air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator 2019-01-15 · NHTSA campaign 19V018000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Recall air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator 2016-05-11 · NHTSA campaign 16V288000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.

Complaints by component (472 total)

Engine
128
Service brakes
116
Electrical system
81
Air bags
73
Powertrain
51
Speed control
32
Steering
29
Structure
22
Suspension
17
Fuel and propulsion system
15
Electronic stability control (ESC)
14
Hydraulic brakes
12
Forward collision avoidance
11
Wheels
10
Seat belts
9
Engine and engine cooling
4
Exterior lighting
4
Visibility and wipers
3
Seats
2
Traction control
2
Air brakes
1
Equipment
1
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

15

Fire-flagged

27

Injury reports

11

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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,…"
    Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-23
  • "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…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-09-15
  • "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…"
    Air bags, Engine · filed 2026-09-13
  • "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"
    Electrical system, Seat belts, Engine · filed 2026-09-07
  • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the odometer and Carfax report listed the…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-28

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars
2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Wrangler four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Four-wheel drive 17 21 18 MPG $3600
Wrangler four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 5-speed Four-wheel drive 17 21 18 MPG $3600
Wrangler Unlimited four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 5-speed Four-wheel drive 16 20 18 MPG $3600
Wrangler Unlimited four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Four-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $3600

Specs and fitment

JK generation, 2012–2017
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-20 (3.6L Pentastar); 5W-30 (3.8L V6) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 225/75R16 to 255/75R17 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Safety recall 19V-018 (Chrysler V01) covers certain 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles among other FCA models: upon frontal air-bag deployment, excessive internal pressure may cause the passenger frontal inflator to explode, and metal fragments can strike occupants. Chrysler advises owners not to drive until the repair is complete; dealers replace the passenger frontal air-bag inflator free of charge. The campaign's published population also includes certain Ram, Dakota, Challenger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles under the same number.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

The 2015 Jeep Wrangler has 472 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 29 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Wrangler years here — under the median of the other years, which is 85. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Anchorage and Inflator.

What are common problems with a 2015 Jeep Wrangler?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (128 of 472), then Service brakes (116) and Electrical system (81). Those filings include 15 that report a crash, 27 that report a fire, and 11 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Jeep Wrangler more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Wrangler has 654 complaints, 44 per year, and the 2016 has 460 complaints, 32 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.

Has the 2015 Jeep Wrangler been recalled?

The 2015 Jeep Wrangler has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?

Owners have filed 472 complaints about the 2015 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Jeep Wrangler get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler is 18 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Wrangler take?

5W-20 (3.6L Pentastar); 5W-30 (3.8L V6)

What does NHTSA recall 19V-018 cover on the Jeep Wrangler?

Safety recall 19V-018 (Chrysler V01) covers certain 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles among other FCA models: upon frontal air-bag deployment, excessive internal pressure may cause the passenger frontal inflator to explode, and metal fragments can strike occupants.

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?

JK generation (2012-2017).