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2015 Jeep Wrangler repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 71 repairs.
2015 Jeep Wrangler repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in Florida, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201515000 mi | built in Navigation system failed, headunit replaced under warranty. Displays maps, can't search or use for navigation. Headunit on backorder until 7/14 | ||
| Aug 201518400 mi | Navigation system failed, replaced under warranty | ||
| Oct 201521200 mi | Manual transmission, pops out of 1st gear on start from stop. Replaced syncro gear, problem still happens. | ||
| Apr 201632200 mi | Repeat of 1st gear popping out from stop. Transmission was rebuilt | ||
| Nov 201768500 mi | Engine was knocking loudly after engine warmup. Took to dealer, diagnosed as valve train noise. They rebuilt the top end of the motor, replacing valves and cams. Covered under warranty | ||
| Apr 201872100 mi | Right rear axle seal started leaking | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Missouri, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201612000 mi | A/C spontaneously came on during rainy weather. Myself and dealer thought it was a malfunction. Jeep engineer said it has a humidity sensor that turns A/C on to keep windows clear. Prior repair attempted by replacing HVAC control panel. | ||
| Dec 201735000 mi | Clutch made noise when engaged which was only noticeable when engine was off. Throwout bearing replaced. One element of the rear window defogger was not functioning. It was repaired. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Virginia, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201611000 mi | Window switch for the front passengers window had issues where it would roll the window down, but then would not work to roll the window back up. Dealer replaced the switch under warranty | ||
| Feb 201732000 mi | Engine Cooling System - Radiator developed a small leak, to where you could smell but not see antifreeze. Upon inspection, it was determined radiator had a leak and was determined to be manufacturer defect. Covered under warranty. | ||
| Dec 2017150100 miUS $45 | Rear Brake pads worn down to the 'squealer' so replaced these, Rotors were still almost perfect, so did nothing here. | ||
| May 201864000 miUS $720 | Tires | ||
| Jul 201870000 mi | Manual transmission keeps popping out of reverse and sometimes makes popping noise when taking off in 1st gear . Diagnosis by dealer indicated Transmission needed to be repaired, so they put in a new one under warranty. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201631700 mi | Rear axle seals leaking. | ||
| Dec 201639680 mi | Had a check engine light appear, but dissapear within the same day. | ||
| Dec 201762000 mi | Wasn't getting heat on the driver side. Dealer inspected the system for leaks and flow and found no issues. | ||
| Mar 201865720 mi | Replacement of Heater Core | ||
| Jun 201868200 miC $500 | Dealer said A/C compressor seized. The problem is related, but I can't prove it. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Arizona, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201841300 mi | Passenger rear axle seal was leaking after off-road trip. Dealer replaced seal, bearing, and race under warranty. Repair was completed same day. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Virginia, United States May 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Sep 20156000 mi | Emergency brake not holding when vehicle parked on a hill. Vehicle was "fixed" by dealer. Took the Jeep home and noted the handle still wasn't correct. Took it back a second time and problem was fixed. Radio (730N) would not charge phone through USB port. Radio would not play music through USB port. Dealer diagnosed problem with a grounded USB port. Ordered part (new radio) to be put on at a later date. After the first trip when parking brake was "repaired" by dealer I noticed my brake handle would not go down all the way and would move up and down without initially engaging or disengaging the brake). Dealer replaced a broken spring. Radio (730N) was replaced after parts came in. The initial problem from the previous trip was a shorted USB port. | ||
| Aug 201621000 mi | Radio continued to be an issue throughout the ownership of this vehicle even after complete head unit replacement. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Minnesota, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201621000 miUS $100 | A bolt holding the Axle to the spring mount had broken. This was after a trip on the Dalton Highway. | ||
2015 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in California, United States Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 20169200 mi | Outside mirror control was intermittent | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Florida, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201731000 mi | Battery completely discharged. Dealership tested and confirmed, replaced battery under warranty. Dealership confirmed that it was not a vehicle issue, just a bad battery. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Virginia, United States Jul 2017 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Jul 201841000 miUS $100 | Radiator cracked , complained to dealer but they claimed they could not find it | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201817000 mi | Smelled coolant. Dealer performed radiator pressure test. No leaks found. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Kentucky, United States May 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Dec 201726000 mi | Small leak in cooling system found by antifreeze smell when pulled in the garage. First trip to dealer to find problem, then they had to order part for radiator. 2nd trip took about 6 hours to fix problem. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Alabama, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 20152000 miUS $240 | 31 days after purchase, a faulty battery left me stranded and required a tow. I didn't drive the three hours to the dealer just to replace the battery. Owner purchased and installed replacement. | ||
| Feb 201721000 mi | A bead of sealant was installed on the top of the drivers door to stop water from leaking on the drivers floor. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 20154000 mi | hard top leak in rain Radio would play but NO DISPLAY ON SCREEN | ||
| Jul 201833000 mi | Oil pressure switch OB2 scan code “PO6DE | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 20166820 mi | Passenger door would not open except from inside handle. Very awkward in grizzly bear country when getting in and out to take photos. It was not repaired and we traded on 4Runner as is. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in California, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 20168000 mi | rear left seat belt, once hooked up, will lock and does not allow passenger to move unless seat belt is removed and re connected. Then the problem starts almost immediately when the vehicle is moving,. | ||
| Dec 201615000 mi | No Map Data Available on the 430N radio with the Garmin GPS system. The problem goes back to 2012 with Chrysler products. Awaiting new radio with no date for getting one. | ||
| Feb 201716000 mi | extreme water leaking inside cabin from the drivers and front passengers door Previous repair of the radio gps system failed and while awaiting a new radio/GPS the satellite radio system failed. After several months delay the 430N radio with Nav and SAT service was finally replaced. I now have a good GPS system. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201621000 mi | Heated seats stopped working Differential locker failed and wouldn't disengage | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Arizona, United States Apr 2015 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Sep 201617000 mi | Software update for fuel injection. Rear axle locker not reliable | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Louisiana, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20167000 mi | The engine started slowly leaking oil at 6000 miles. It appears to be a rear main seal leak. Dealer mis-diagnosed problem as oil pan leak, even after dye was added to the system. I'll wait until the mechanic is less busy and bring it back. | ||
| Nov 20169500 mi | Brought the car in for the same oil leak as the June trip. They confirmed that the rear main seal was bad and replaced it. | ||
| Jan 201712500 mi | Check engine light came on showing code P300 multiple cylinder misfire. This code came and went twice over the course of 2 weeks. No noticeable symptoms while driving (this is how it always starts). Dealer applied software update that supposedly resolves this issue. I'm worried that this software buffers the problem and that it will get worse in the future. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jul 20152000 mi | Dashboard fuel, engine,brake light on. Car goes into limp mode. Not repaired. This happened on three different occasions. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Ontario, Canada Apr 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
| May 201610400 mi | Hard top was leaking just above the interior mirror. Has not leaked since. Gearshift lights not working Headlight retaining rings covered in rust when only a few months since delivery. I only noticed this when I changed out OEM headlights for LED set. Poor quality chrome job! | ||
2015 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2014 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Mar 201727280 mi | Traction control / ABS light came on. Wheel sensor had to be replaced. Tech noticed that the wheel bearing was loose so replaced that as well. When repairing wheel sensor for traction control / ABS. | ||
| Mar 201945880 miC $1000 | Ball joints worn beyond spec on one side. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Michigan, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 20155000 mi | AUX jack on radio not working correctly, head unit replaced | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Maryland, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201845000 mi | Pentastar left cylinder head problem. Received random misfire codes for two months. Then got specific codes:302, 304. Misfires in 2nd and 4th cylinders. Dealer replaced cylinder head under warranty. Additionally replaced all lifters and rockers. Known problem with pentastar engines. | ||
2015 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in Arizona, United States Oct 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Mar 20166000 mi | oil leak....after an oil change, I noticed a bad leak...took it to dealer, who said it was a oil filter gasket failure. Replaced gasket. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201729700 mi | Radiator cap blowing off steam as if over pressurized and bad smell of coolant. After pressure checking the radiator the dealer replaced radiator cap with a higher PSI value. Problem reoccurred about a week later. Dealer replaced radiator cap with an even HIGHER PSI value. Problem has not happened again. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in North Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 20165000 mi | External temperature sensor replaced, new one is just as inaccurate - due to placement of the thermocouple it picks up engine heat when low speed or sitting. | ||
| Oct 201710000 mi | Seat squeak. | ||
| Dec 201712000 mi | Driver seat base replaced due to squeeking | ||
| Jun 201815000 mi | AC Heat diverter stopped working. Was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Sep 20151000 mi | I had a bad rattle in the passenger kick panel area. I found a wiring harness connector that was never installed into its spot rattling around. I installed it into its holder and the rattle stopped. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Connecticut, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201614800 mi | Kept smelling coolant after driving. Coolant level became low over time. Found dried coolant on bottom or radiator. Took vehicle to dealer who replaced radiator under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201731000 mi | Nav stopped working. Couldn't load maps. Found audio head unit faulty. Ordered new radio. New audio head unit installed after nav stopped working. | ||
| Apr 201856000 miUS $100 | Strong smell of coolant from front grill area after driving. Found bad radiator. Radiator replaced Power inverter not working, keeps blowing fuse. Found bad inverter module. Module replaced. Rear differential gear housing weeping fluid. Removed and replaced cover. Replaced gear fluid. Rear tailgate was difficult to close. Found lose bolt behind trim. Tightened bolt | ||
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