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2015 Jeep

Grand Cherokee 2WD

Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Jeep Grand Cherokee: best and worst years
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD (photo 1 of 2)
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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
MidgradeEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
526 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
190 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
115 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,874 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
10
Owner complaints
1,333
Reported injuries
91

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN20%
  • SEATS18%
  • ENGINE11%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • AIR BAGS6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,734 total.

Jeep Grand Cherokee: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA23001Openopened Mar 17, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    High pressure fuel pump failure

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • PE19011opened Sep 16, 2019SEAT BELTS

    Seat Belt Retraction

  • PE19014opened Sep 9, 2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  • EA16002opened Feb 3, 2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    Vehicle rollaway, engine on

  • PE15030opened Aug 20, 2015POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    Powered vehicle rollaway

  • RQ15004opened Jul 24, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    Software security vulnerability

  • PE15021opened Jun 1, 2015FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM

    False Positive Automated Braking

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.