CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows an early trend of transmission complaints. Most of the complaints are for rough shifting — things like jerking & hesitation when shifting gears.

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee also has the same transmission issues.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
78 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
18 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,751 miles

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee drivetrain problems

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 2 of 16)

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problem #291

Aug 082022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

There are two issues. One is that the air bag light is on and never goes away and could mean faulty air bags, two the car is making a clicking noise and jerking when accelerating and the 4 wheel drive service light has come on. It could be the transfer case or differential. The car only has 60,000 miles and isn't driven everyday. It should not be having these safety issues.

- Cedar Grove, NJ, USA

problem #290

Feb 012020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact's mother owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that his mother had previously informed him that the vehicle would independently shift into different gears without warning. The contact was also informed by his mother that the service shifter warning message had appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was given an estimate for a diagnostic test. The contact then replaced the battery after the vehicle failed to start up as needed. A few months after the replacement, the battery failed again. The vehicle was then towed back to the dealer where they linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V240000 (Power Train); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was also informed that the parts to fix the vehicle were on backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was already serviced prior under the recall in 2017. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #289

Jul 182022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Car keeps saying service shifter. Safety at risk car cuts off and on when I-€™m driving now the car won-€™t start completely. A lot off Jeep Grand Cherokee are having this problem. Components not inspected. Service shifter light just came on yesterday. Car won-€™t start today

- Milwaukee , WI, USA

problem #288

Jul 072022

Grand Cherokee

  • 86,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and slowing for a traffic light, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral(N). The contact attempted to shift to drive(D) however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stopped the vehicle and attempted to shift into drive(D) but failed to. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted while in neutral(N) and the vehicle would not restart. The contact moved the gear shifter to drive(D) and was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

- Longwood, FL, USA

problem #287

Jun 062022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
when the acceleration is pressed harder than easing into it the shift progression fails. It will stick, in say 2nd gear, and rev up the motor but will not shift until the accelerator is released. it will then stick in 3rd and 4th if you get back on the accelerator too hard. in addition, the cruise was set at 60mph, running in 8th gear. the accelerator was pressed to pass a vehicle, the transmission dropped into 4th, revved up and stuck there. it would not shift back out until the cruise was shut off and the vehicle slowed to about 40mph and the transmission caught up with the vehicle speed, normal operation resumed. I think the danger of passing someone on a 2 lane highway in a vehicle that slows down instead of accelerating puts all parties involved at risk. We are taking it to the dealer today to see if the program needs updated. the only engine code showing is that the Evaporative Emissions Systems Leak Detection Pump needs replaced. We have done this twice, the code clears for 2 days and comes right back.

- Salina, KS, USA

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problem #286

Apr 012022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
My 2015 Grand Cherokee has a Service Shifter warning that has come on and causes the transmission to jump while driving. I've taken this problem to the dealership and was initially charged for a new shifter and wiring harness. Two weeks later the problem returned. I took the car back again and was told the system wasn't reset. Two weeks later problem returned. Took it back to dealership and was charged to reset two more codes. Two weeks later the problem returned. Took it back to the dealership and was told power steering pump had leak and was traveling to the area where the sensor was causing it to go off. Paid for more repairs and now 4 days later the service shifter light is back on and more frequently than before. This issue nor should any issue cause someone to continuously miss work to deal with a problem that has caused at least one fatality that's well known about. Nor should it cause an expense every time the vehicle is brought in. This is a problem that could cause serious harm if not addressed and if the problem cannot be addressed then at the very least someone should be willing to say so instead of grasping at straws trying to fix an unfixable problem.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #285

Feb 052022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on the highway, the car suddenly started to generate a weird noise from the engine, and at the same time I was losing power, this was at 65mph. Now, the vehicle cannot go above 35mph without pushing down on the gas pedal. The RPM needle also doesn't move much. May be a Crankshaft Position Sensor issue as with the 3.0L engines.

- Hazleton, PA, USA

problem #284

Dec 142021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
My shifter has been having issues with shifting the gear into the right position. For example, numerous times I would put the vehicle in park (by pressing on the break and moving it all the way forward) & it would get stuck in reverse and go backwards. This happened more times than I can count and that is a major safety issue that can cause an accident. I did my research and found that there has been recalls made for the same thing that I am claiming as well as several complaints. I-€™m currently at planet dodge servicing my shifter and it-€™s a thousand dollars out of my pocket which isn-€™t fair since this clearly seems to be an issue with the vehicle. I also submitted a case with Jeep customer care.

- Miami , FL, USA

problem #283

Sep 152021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Bad Lifters and rockers on left camshaft caused loud engine tick/knock. Occurred at 62000 miles. An apparent KNOWN common Jeep FCA problem for 2015 JGC WK. Hard/ rough transmission downshift from 3rd-2nd gear along with loud bang noise. Downshift is so violent it causes your foot to slip off the brake pedal when braking. Occurred at 67000 miles. Another known common problem for 2015 JGC WK. This is a dangerous vehicle and should be recalled for these issues before someone is seriously injured or an accident results in death.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #282

May 152021

Grand Cherokee

  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while attempting to drive, there was a loud popping sound, and the vehicle would not accelerate or drive. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

- Kirksey, KY, USA

problem #281

Jun 292021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 3.6 pentastar. Bought the vehicle 10-2020 and had issue with running hot due to faulty electric radiator cooling fan and thermostat and housing failure. Repaired the thermostat and hosing at local Jeep dealership. 2 weeks later, radiator cooling fan froze and ceased operation, replaced by independent repair shop. Within a couple the oil cooler and filter housing adapter developed a crack causing a catastrophic oil leak.

- Citra, FL, USA

problem #280

Jul 012021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
At times when starting out as soon as we depress the gas pedal the transmission jumps to park & we cannot shift out of park. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme nor reason to when it will happen. Nobody seems to find a reason for it so they can't fix it. We have found that if we unhook the battery & let it sit for a little bit it will work again. It has started happening more often in the last year. This is not only frustrating it can be dangerous according to where it happens. This is not a one time thing so I can't give dates or mileage. It has happened several times in the last week, but the first time was 2 years ago.

- Galeton, PA, USA

problem #279

Apr 232021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
On April 23rd at 9:28pm I was driving my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 on a highway at approximately 45mph when suddenly the transmission slipped to neutral without any human interference. I tried shifting it back to drive but the transmission did not respond. The Jeep lost momentum very quickly and came to a complete stop in the highway. As soon as it went to a complete stop it locked itself in parking position and l lost all ability to put it back to drive. I turned my blinkers and emergency lights on, but one minute later I got rear-ended by a car traveling at 50mph. My Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 got totaled and I was taken to the hospital in stable condition. I was in a bad collision due to the Jeep slipping into neutral and locking itself in parking. I lost ALL ability to control my Jeep. The jeep got towed to a safe location. Two weeks later, we needed to move the car to another area for the insurance inspection. The car turned on and moved, yet again when the car gained velocity, the gear slipped to neutral and again came to a complete stop it, locking the transmission in the parking position. I always took my car for regular maintenance and it was a very well kept Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015.

- San Juan, PR, USA

problem #278

May 032021

Grand Cherokee

  • 117,114 miles
The contact owns 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the auto-park feature failed to engage. Additionally, while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle rolled forward, without warning. The contact called bedford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc - bedford pa (7055 Lincoln hwy, bedford, pa 15522, (877) 915-5008) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,414.

- Litchfield, IL, USA

problem #277

May 012021

Grand Cherokee

  • 106,500 miles
My Jeep has now on 2 occasions at a high rate of speed lost all ability to accelerate- April 29 & May 1st while driving on a highway at 70mph in rush hour traffic the vehicle lost all ability to accelerate- it felt like the engine slipped into neutral-however it was still in drive-I verified this- vehicle rapidly decelerated - I barely got off the highway without being in a collision- vehicle then after being restarted was able to engage into drive again and move both forward & backwards dealership was unable to determine problem however upon taking the car home on May 1st same thing happened again- this time with a eyewitness as well May 1 at 50mph- engine (still running) cut out as if it slipped into neutral - the vehicle still said it was in drive when the vehicle came to a full stop- the light for gear shift - changed & it read that jt was in neutral - simultaneously a message popped up (only after it was stopped) 'vehicle speed is too high to shift' of course we were already stopped and never tried to shift it anyway my Jeep was manufactured in September 2014-this problem closely correlates with another recall that is limited to same Jeep models made prior to July 2014 see NHTSA campaign number 19V447 (see link below) this is incredibly dangerous and the dealership seems to have no awareness of this problem in Jeep made in the same year as mine https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/Jeep-Cherokee-recalled-for-transmission-issue/

- Woodbine, MD, USA

problem #276

Apr 142021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The vehicle takes a long time to turn over to push to start. So you have to redo it and try it again. Along with us, the touchscreen takes a long time for for it to turn on. Which obviously that controls your ac or heat. I've gotten a new battery twice in the past four months. I'm scared I'm going to go somewhere one day and get stranded. I've taken my car to the dealership where I have a warranty on my car and they refuse to fix anything else except put a battery in it every time. I have a full coverage warranty on my Jeep but I cannot get them to fix anything and this is the fourth time I've been to the dealership and they won't fix anything else.

- Bois D Arc, MO, USA

problem #275

Mar 032021

Grand Cherokee

  • 93,700 miles
Service shifter light came on while driving, had it towed to the dealership, 5 days later they said nothing is wrong with it so I took it home. A week later, service shifter light came back on while I was driving on a side street, all the lights on the dash came on, unable to control anything, lost steering, then vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. Tried to turn the vehicle back on to no luck, sat waiting, then after 15 mins the accessory engine came on, lights flashing, windshield wipers going and the message "do not park until safe at your destination." Took the Jeep straight to the dealership, dealer plugs it is 70+ miscommunication errors pull up. Dealer calls me 3 days later to come get my Jeep and says nothing is wrong with it and they cannot diagnose it unless they see it in the act. I refuse to go pick it up as there is something wrong and I am not driving it with my 9month old.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #274

Jan 222021

Grand Cherokee

  • 104,000 miles
My Jeep stalled in 50mph traffic causing a horribly dangerous situation. I barely coasted to the side of the road, and it wouldn't restart. I had it towed to the dealer where I was later told my tone/reluctor wheel had broken resulting in loss of signal from the crankshaft sensor so the vehicle shut down.

- Jarrettsville, MD, USA

problem #273

Jan 012021

Grand Cherokee

  • 107,000 miles
The vehicle stalls while driving on the highway. I will be driving on the highway at about 70 mph and sometimes the car will give a jerk when I accelerate and suddenly the vehicle slows down to a stop (gas pedal does not work to accelerate) the car shifts itself from drive to neutral and a message appears on the dash screen "put vehicle into drive". sometimes the check engine light turns on and sometimes is does not. Once the vehicle has stopped I'm able to restart the car and drive again. This occurs again sometimes multiple times in one day or will happen once every week or so. I was told to change the tcm, battery, spark plugs and clean the fuel injectors and that did not solve the problem. I've been to multiple mechanics and Chrysler dealership service centers and they can never seem to duplicate the problem so they have no real answers as to why this is happening.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

problem #272

Jan 122021

Grand Cherokee

  • 50,000 miles
I continue to have service shifter and check engine issues with my vehicle, which have been ongoing for the last three years. This has occurred while stationary, in motion both on city/neighborhood streets or on the highway. It's happened while turning and in park. When the check engine and service shifter lights come one, in many cases the car goes into limp mode and I lose the ability to accelerate, which causes a severe safety risk if it occurs while turning or going down the highway. Many times my dashboard will go completely black for seconds and my wind shield wipers will turn on. My car has been in the dealership for service related to this issue for 180 days over the past three years and they are unable to resolve the issue. They have replaced the steering control module, the tcm, the telemax communication module, the transmission, and the shifter, but the issue always comes back. Over the last six months the issues have gotten worse and the vehicle is getting more unsafe to drive. Based on my research there are a significant amount of these issues and fca should take action.

- Huntersville, NC, USA

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