2015 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“am the original owner of this 2015 Jeep Wrangler, which I purchased new. The vehicle has been properly maintained according to the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. I have records documenting routine maintenance, including regular oil changes. At approximately 75,000 miles, I began…”
filed Jun 29, 2026
“I purchased a used 2015 Jeep Wrangler from a dealership in New York. At the time of sale, the vehicle had an open urgent safety recall (19V-018) for a defective Takata passenger airbag inflator. This recall was never disclosed to me by the dealership prior to or at the time of purchase. The recall…”
filed Mar 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 23 | 39% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 390 | 59% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 95 | 28% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 85 | 23% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 213 | 24% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 50 | 8% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 42 | 6% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 98 | 5% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 61 | 20% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 88 | 19% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 322 | 50% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 140 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.