My 2015 Jeep grand cherokee has 70,000 & the radiator is leaking. My dealer & local mechanic told me the radiator needed to be replaced. My dealer told me that they have had so many Jeep's in with the same radiator issues that they now keep the radiator in stock. It is going to cost $1100 to have the radiator replaced. If so many Jeep's are having the same issue why has a recall not been issued.…
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems
severe 127 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100 · see engine across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
127
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
4crashes
5fires
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 127 engine complaints filed for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 127 engine complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 20 model years of Jeep Grand Cherokee in our records for engine problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 20v475000 (engine and engine cooling) and 20v699000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep (200…
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Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a meaningful issue. 127 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Across the 60 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most engine failures cluster between 45,678 and 116,000 miles, with the median around 73,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 45,678; a quarter make it past 116,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Jeep/Grand Cherokee.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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