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2015 Jeep Wrangler: common problems and reliability
An average Wrangler year.
948 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 Wrangler?The 2015 Jeep Wrangler has 948 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and engine.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Jeep Wrangler vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Wrangler years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the Wrangler?
Across the 30 Wrangler model years we track, complaint volume runs from 102 (2003) to 2,955 (2021). With 948 complaints, the 2015 Wrangler sits about the same as the model's median of 948.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 Wrangler
air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Campaign 19V018000Chrysler (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.
seat belts:front:anchorage
Campaign 19V680000Chrysler (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.
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 16V288000Chrysler (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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear division based on intended use. The vehicle is universally praised for its exceptional off-road capability, iconic styling, the ability to remove the top and doors, and a strong, supportive owner community.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Wrangler. See the full Wrangler owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Wrangler listings typically run $22,687–$36,690.
Other Wrangler model years
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