2015 Jeep Wrangler: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 632 complaints
632
Total Complaints
37,200mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
21
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
13,004
25th Percentile
37,200
Median Mileage
60,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
122
Service Brakes
89
Electrical System
68
Air Bags
68
Unknown Or Other
54
Power Train
45
Steering
27
Vehicle Speed Control
27
Body
19
Suspension
17
Severity Assessment
21
Crashes
53
Fires
16
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT M..."
"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SAFETY LATCH WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE HOOD FROM OPENING COMPLETELY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WA..."
"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES WHEN GOING UPHILL. DEALER CLAIMS TO BE UNABLE TO READ THE CODE IF ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT STAY ON. HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 4 TIMES FOR SAME ISSUE. ONCE, DEALER REPLACED A SINGLE ENGINE COIL AFTER READING A P300 MISFIRE CODE. ENGINE LOSES POWER AND FREEWAY SPEED BECOMES IMPOS..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine
122 complaints
25th: 24,000 mi
Median: 47,140 mi
75th: 65,000 mi
Service Brakes
89 complaints
25th: 32,500 mi
Median: 41,500 mi
75th: 60,500 mi
Electrical System
68 complaints
25th: 9,000 mi
Median: 31,000 mi
75th: 49,046 mi
Air Bags
68 complaints
25th: 31,000 mi
Median: 40,587 mi
75th: 86,000 mi
Unknown Or Other
54 complaints
25th: 13,500 mi
Median: 37,753 mi
75th: 55,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
FL: 79
TX: 58
CA: 53
GA: 31
NC: 30
LA: 28
TN: 22
NY: 22
AL: 21
IL: 21
Who Files Complaints?
1.3%
Original Owners
98.7%
Second+ Owners
Jeep Wrangler — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 105 | 6 |
| 1991 | 100 | 5 |
| 1992 | 100 | 7 |
| 1993 | 134 | 10 |
| 1994 | 184 | 17 |
| 1995 | 259 | 36 |
| 1997 | 548 | 46 |
| 1998 | 401 | 28 |
| 1999 | 262 | 16 |
| 2000 | 311 | 24 |
| 2001 | 235 | 25 |
| 2002 | 139 | 22 |
| 2003 | 130 | 11 |
| 2004 | 281 | 27 |
| 2005 | 756 | 12 |
| 2006 | 852 | 9 |
| 2007 | 791 | 22 |
| 2008 | 1251 | 25 |
| 2009 | 492 | 10 |
| 2010 | 898 | 26 |
| 2011 | 672 | 16 |
| 2012 | 1275 | 35 |
| 2013 | 1027 | 24 |
| 2014 | 830 | 32 |
| 2016 | 618 | 37 |
| 2017 | 405 | 25 |
| 2018 | 2566 | 38 |
| 2019 | 1036 | 16 |
| 2020 | 745 | 25 |
| 2021 | 1414 | 39 |
| 2022 | 556 | 28 |
| 2023 | 511 | 16 |
| 2024 | 1221 | 18 |
| 2025 | 87 | 4 |
Active Recalls (3)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Inflator Module
Campaign 19V018000 | 15/01/2019
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Chry
Anchorage
Campaign 19V680000 | 26/09/2019
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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 a
Inflator Module
Campaign 16V288000 | 11/05/2016
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28