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Jeep Grand Cherokee · Model year 2015

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 13 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.

Horsepower
240–475 hp
Combined MPG
15–25
Recalls
10
Schedule covers
150k miles
Grand Cherokee towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2015 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2015 specification sheets.

Spec sheet
General information5 specs
Vehicle Type
Four-door sport-utility vehicle
Construction
Steel uni-frame
Assembly Plant
Jefferson Avenue North Assembly Plant, Detroit, Mich.
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction
Summer 2014 as a 2015 model
Body/chassis2 specs
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, transfer case with on demand four-wheel drive
Construction
Steel uni-frame
Engine6.4-liter HEMI V-8 with Fuel Saver TechnologyEngine: 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology19 specs
Availability
Standard
Type and Description
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement, cu. in. (cu. cm.)
392 (6,417)
Bore x Stroke
4.09 x 3.72 (103.9 x 94.5)
Valve System
Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless; automatic features Fuel Saver mode
Construction
Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio
10.9:1
Power (SAE J2723)
475 hp (354 kW) at 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE J2723)
470 lb.-ft. (637 N•m) at 4,300 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Premium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended
Oil Capacity, qt. (liter)
7 (6.6)
Coolant Capacity, qt. (liter)
14 (13.25)
Factory Oil Fill
0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic
Emission Controls
Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Exhaust Type
Dual exhaust with active valves and dual 4-in. oval black chrome tips
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)
13/19
Assembly Plant
Saltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions requirements; marketed in California as an LEV II (Low Emission Vehicle) under cleanest vehicle rules.

Transmission8HP70 eight-speed automaticTransmission: 8HP70 eight-speed automatic13 specs
Availability
Standard with 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine
Description
Paddle shift driver interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch; with Eco mode
1st
4.70
2nd
3.13
3rd
2.10
4th
1.67
5th
1.28
6th
1.00
7th
0.84
8th
0.67
Reverse
3.53
Final Drive Ratio
3.70:1 – Electronic Limited Slip Differential
Overall Top Gear
2.48
Transfer caseMP 3010Transfer case: MP 30104 specs
Availability
Standard with 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine
Type
Single-speed, electronic proportioning
Operating Modes
Full-time 4WD
Torque Split, Front/Rear %
Variable – 40/60 Auto, 50/50 Snow and Tow, 35/65 Sport and 30/70 Track
Front axles4 specs
Differential Type
Conventional
Availability
Standard with 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine
Ring Gear Diameter
7.7 (195)
Axle Ratio
3.70:1
Rear axles4 specs
Differential Type
Electronic Limited-slip Differential (ELSD)
Availability
Standard with 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine
Ring Gear Diameter
9 (230)
Axle Ratio
3.70:1
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
Standard 220-amp
Battery
Group 65 maintenance-free 750CCA
Suspension2 specs
Front
Short- and long-arm independent (SLA), coil springs, Bilstein adaptive damping suspension (ADS), upper- and lower-control arms (“A” arms), stabilizer bar
Rear
Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, Bilstein adaptive damping suspension (ADS), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber) plus a separate toe link, stabilizer bar
Steering4 specs
Type
SRT-tuned power rack and pinion
Steering Ratio
17.5:1
Turn Circle, ft. (m.)
37.1 (11.3)
Lock-to-Lock Steering Wheel Rotations
3.369

Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height; it and lock-to-lock turns may differ with optional tires and wheels.

Brakes5 specs
front
Size and Type15.0 x 1.34 (380 x 34) vented disc with Brembo six-piston caliper and ABS
Swept Area, sq. in. (sq. cm.)104.2 (672)
rear
Size and Type13.78 x 1.10 (350 x 28) disc with Brembo four-piston caliper and single-channel ABS
Swept Area, sq. in. (sq. cm.)79.0 (508)
Power AssistSingle-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum
Dimensions and capacities20 specs
Wheelbase
114.8 (2,915)
Track, Front
63.7 (1,618)
Track, Rear
64.3 (1,633)
Overall Length
191.3 (4,859)
Overall Width (Width at Mirrors)
84.9 (2,156)
Body Width
77.1 (1,958)
Overall Height (at Roof Rail/at Antenna)
69.1/76.9 (1,756 /1,952)
Load Floor Height
32.4 (823)
Sill Step Height
20.7 (527)
Ground Clearance — Minimum
8.3 (210.8)
Ground Clearance — Chassis (Fuel Tank)
9 (230)
Ground Clearance — Front Axle
8.97 (227.8)
Ground Clearance — Rear Axle
8.99 (228.3)
Approach Angle, Degrees
18.45
Ramp Breakover Angle, Degrees
17.84
Departure Angle, Degrees
21.9
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m.)
31.5 (2.93)
Drag Coefficient
.39
Aero CdA
12.2 (Cd x cross-sectional area)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter)
24.6 (93.1)
Accommodations16 specs
Seating Capacity, Front/Second
2/3
Front Seat — Head Room
39.9 (1,013)
Front Seat — Legroom
40.3 (1,025)
Front Seat — Shoulder Room
58.7 (1,491)
Front Seat — Hip Room
57.0 (1,449)
Front Seat — Seat Travel
11.0 (280)
Front Seat — SAE Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m.)
54.6 (1.55)
Rear Seat — Head Room
39.2 (995)
Rear Seat — Legroom
38.6 (981)
Rear Seat — Shoulder Room
58.0 (1,474)
Rear Seat — Hip Room
56.2 (1,428)
Rear Seat — Knee Clearance
4.3 (110)
Rear Seat — Couple
34.6 (880)
Rear Seat — SAE Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m.)
50.8 (1.4)
Cargo Volume — Behind Rear Seat, cu. ft. (cu. m.)
35.1 (0.99)
Cargo Volume — Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m.)
68.7 (1.95)
Weights1 spec
GVWR(a) lbs. (kg)Curb weight(b) lbs. (kg)Payload(c) lbs. (kg)
4WD SRT 6.4-liter HEMI V-86,500 (2,948)5,150 (2,336)1,350 (612)

(a) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. (b) Curb weight includes standard equipment and full quantities of fuel, lubricant and coolant. (c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passengers, cargo and options, rounded to the nearest 10 lbs. (5 kg).

Weight distribution, F/R1 spec
4WD
54/46
Tires3 specs
standardoptional
Size and TypeP295/45ZR20P295/45ZR20
Mfr. and ModelPirelli Scorpion Verde – All-season Performance (run flat)Pirelli P-Zero – Three-season (run flat)
Revs per Mile699699
Wheels2 specs
standardoptional (Satin Carbon)optional (Black Vapor Chrome)
Type and materialForged aluminum, polished, five-spoke “Goliath”Forged aluminum, Satin Carbon, split five-spoke “Spider Monkey”Forged aluminum, Black Vapor Chrome, split five-spoke “Spider Monkey”
Size20 x 1020 x 1020 x 10
Trailer towing1 spec
Axle ratioMaximum trailer weight(b) lbs. (kg)
4WD 6.4-liter HEMI V-83.707,200 (3,266)

(a) The heavier trailer ratings require the Trailer Tow Group Class IV for the 6.4-liter engine. (b) Maximum trailer weight = GCWR minus curb weight with hitch minus 300 lbs. for driver and passenger; reduce for optional equipment, cargo and extra passengers. Rounded to nearest 50 lbs. Tongue weight should be 10-15% of loaded trailer weight, not exceeding GVWR or GAWR; load-equalizing hitch recommended above 2,000 lbs.

Source: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee at 15–25 MPG combined; the 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo (RWD) is the most efficient and the 6.4L 8-cylinder (4WD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Grand Cherokee 2WD5.7L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD14MPG22MPG17MPG$4,200526
Grand Cherokee 2WD3.6L 6-cylinderFFV8-speed automatic · RWD17MPG25MPG20MPG$3,100444
Grand Cherokee 2WD3.0L 6-cylinder turbo8-speed automatic · RWD22MPG30MPG25MPG$3,750408
Grand Cherokee 4WD5.7L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · 4WD14MPG20MPG16MPG$4,450558
Grand Cherokee SRT8 4WD6.4L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · 4WD13MPG19MPG15MPG$5,150592
Grand Cherokee 4WD3.6L 6-cylinderFFV8-speed automatic · 4WD17MPG24MPG19MPG$3,300458
Grand Cherokee 4WD3.0L 6-cylinder turbo8-speed automatic · 4WD21MPG28MPG24MPG$3,950432

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

Grand Cherokee SRT

FitsTireWheelType
SRTStandard
P295/45ZR20Pirelli Scorpion Verde
20 × 10 in, forged aluminum
all-season performance, run-flat
SRTOptional
P295/45ZR20Pirelli P-Zero
20 × 10 in, forged aluminum
three-season, run-flat
FitsTireWheelType
LaredoStandard
P245/70R17Goodyear Fortera HL
17 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season (outline white letters optional)
LaredoOptional
P265/60R18Michelin Latitude Tour
18 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
LimitedStandard
P265/60R18Michelin Latitude Tour
18 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
LimitedOptional
P265/50R20Goodyear Fortera HL
20 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
OverlandStandard
P265/50R20Goodyear Fortera HL
20 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
OverlandOptional
P265/60R18Michelin Latitude Tour
18 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
SummitStandard
P265/50R20Goodyear Fortera HL
20 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
The manual covers a compact spare, a full-size temporary spare, a limited-use spare and a tire service kit, depending on equipment.
Lug nut torque
130 ft-lb (176 N·m), M14 x 1.50 thread, 22 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Specifications, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing
  • Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace the air conditioning filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Inspect transfer case fluid
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter
Replace the air conditioning filter
Replace spark plugs.**
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change transfer case fluid
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

Severe duty (all models)

  • Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off-road environment

Once a month or before a long trip

  • Check engine oil level
  • Check windshield washer fluid level
  • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
  • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder and power steering, and fill as needed
  • Check function of all interior and exterior lights

Notes

  • Oil change indicator can illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) under severe conditions; oil change interval must not exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first
  • ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Shared across engines
Fuel tank (approximate)3.6L and 5.7L engines25 gal94 L
3.6L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-20, API certified6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system10.4 qt9.9 L
5.7L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-20, API certified7 qt6.6 L
Cooling systemWithout Trailer Tow package15.4 qt14.6 L
With Trailer Tow package16 qt15.2 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
All engines
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolant, 10 Year/150,000 Mile FormulaMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
3.6L engine
Engine oil
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar engine oil
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs
5.7L engine
Engine oil
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar engine oil
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission
ZF 8&9 Speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Transfer caseSingle-speed (Quadra-Trac I)
Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353
—
Transfer caseTwo-speed (Quadra-Trac II)
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4
Axle differential (front)
GL-5 synthetic axle lubricant, SAE 75W-85
Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85
Axle differential (rear)With electronic limited-slip differential (ELSD)
GL-5 synthetic axle lubricant, SAE 75W-85, with friction modifier additive
Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85
Axle differential (rear)Without electronic limited-slip differential (ELSD)
GL-5 synthetic axle lubricant, SAE 75W-85
Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 10% (E10); up to 85% (E85) on flex-fuel models; E85 capable
5.7L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy)
Up to 10% (E10)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket130 ft‑lb (176 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Engine oil capacity listed is with filter.
  • Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
  • Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern twice; recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).
  • Methanol and gasoline over 10% ethanol are not approved for non-flex-fuel engines.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 10 recall campaigns, 1,372 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD
16.9% risk
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD
20.4% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (10)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Engine and engine coolingJune 8, 2023 · Campaign 23V411000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023.

Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pumpJune 9, 2022 · Campaign 22V406000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024.

Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)November 12, 2020 · Campaign 20V699000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021.

Campaign 20V699000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselAugust 13, 2020 · Campaign 20V475000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021.

Campaign 20V475000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiringMay 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V332000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/superchargerOctober 19, 2017 · Campaign 17E061000

Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Risk: A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.

Campaign 17E061000 on NHTSA.gov
Show 4 older recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)April 25, 2016 · Campaign 16V240000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in…

Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27.

Campaign 16V240000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperMarch 23, 2016 · Campaign 16V168000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.

Risk: A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.

Campaign 16V168000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension: rearJuly 27, 2015 · Campaign 15V469000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.

Risk: If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.

Campaign 15V469000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.July 23, 2015 · Campaign 15V461000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate…

Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
1,372
Crashes
130
Fires
23
Injuries
94
  • Power train353
  • Seats317
  • Engine204
  • Unknown or other192
  • Electrical system139
  • Air bags105
  • Fuel/propulsion system76
  • Seat belts59

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2015 model year.

Great Lakes owner notes

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee against salt, snow and steep grades

We read the 2015 Grand Cherokee owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Indiana driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

Sidewall height versus broken pavement

Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory P245/70R17 size, a true winter tire on 17-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.

What the manual says about oil

Oil capacity is 6 qt (3.6L) and 7 qt (5.7L), and the manual lists SAE 5W-20. Where more than one engine appears in the lineup, the engine code on the window sticker settles which grade applies. The wrong one in an Indiana winter gives up a little protection on every cold start, and over years of driveway starts that adds up.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 750 cold-cranking amps. A Grand Cherokee left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Which wheels do the pulling

Factory drive configurations for 2015: rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The same trim name can come with more than one drive system, so on a used Grand Cherokee confirm it from the window sticker or a VIN decode rather than the badge. In west Michigan, where lake-effect bands can pile up several inches of snow in an hour, driving both axles is what gets a loaded vehicle up an icy driveway.

Boats, campers and Appalachian grades

Regular towing puts the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee on the schedule's trailer rows: axle fluid service, first at 20,000 miles. A summer of hauling a boat to Lake Cumberland, Norris Lake or a Lake Michigan launch counts. The Great Lakes are fresh water, so a trailer's real corrosion threat here is winter road salt, not the ramp.

Short winter trips count as hard use

No matter what the indicator says, intervals top out at 3,500 miles. Warm-up idling and slow lake-effect commutes rack up running time faster than the odometer shows, so the calendar can be the limit that comes first.

Tank size for hill country

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee holds 25 gallons of fuel. Once you leave the interstate in West Virginia or eastern Kentucky, mountain routes can run a long way between stations, and the climbs burn more fuel than flat miles do. Fill up before heading into the hills.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Indiana to Ohio.

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee questions

How much oil does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L and 5.7L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 7 qt / 6.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee use?

3.6L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 5.7L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace the air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee at 15–25 MPG combined, depending on the version. 5.7L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 14 city / 22 highway / 17 combined; 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined; 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined; 5.7L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, 4WD: 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined; 6.4L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, 4WD: 13 city / 19 highway / 15 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee use?

Factory tire sizes: P295/45ZR20 (SRT); P245/70R17 (Laredo); P265/60R18 (Laredo, Limited, Overland); P265/50R20 (Limited, Overland, Summit). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

Does the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recent: Engine and engine cooling (June 2023), Fuel system, diesel: delivery (June 2022), and Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system (November 2020). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Owners have filed 1,372 complaints about the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with NHTSA. The components named most often are power train (353), seats (317), and engine (204). 130 complaints involved a crash and 23 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4 to 5 out of 5 stars depending on the version (Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD: 5 and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.