2015 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 130 complaints for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 130 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 66 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 16
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 17 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 66 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 16 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was purchased new on april 16, 2015. My wife drove 8 miles to school and then 6 miles to her aunt's house. When she parked she noticed car was smoking and the car caught fire seconds later. Fire consumed the front end of jeep before fire department could get here. The fire started under the hood on the right side.
Oil filter housing has cracked and leaking oil. Appears to be widespread problem. Many jeeps built after 2014 seem to have the same recurring problem. The plastic housing is defective.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler
- Brakes 135 complaints
- Electrical system 81 complaints
- Air bags 73 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 51 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Steering 30 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints