2015 Jeep Wrangler Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 478 owner complaints for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The EPA rates it 18 MPG combined.

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
478
Crashes / fires reported
15 / 27
EPA combined
18 MPG

2015 Jeep Wrangler recalls

  • Seat BeltsSep 26, 2019 · NHTSA 19V680000+

    Risk: A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

  • Air BagsJan 15, 2019 · NHTSA 19V018000Park it+

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

  • Air BagsMay 11, 2016 · NHTSA 16V288000+

    Risk: Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2015 Jeep Wrangler problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Service Brakes135
  • Engine128
  • Electrical System81
  • Air Bags73
  • Unknown or Other58
  • Power Train51
  • Vehicle Speed Control32
  • Steering29

2015 Jeep Wrangler gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Wrangler 4WD3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 5-spd172118$3,550
Wrangler 4WD3.6 L 6 cyl, Manual 6-spd172118$3,550
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 5-spd162018$3,550
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD3.6 L 6 cyl, Manual 6-spd162118$3,550

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2015 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, most recently for the seat belts (Sep 26, 2019). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2015 Jeep Wrangler problems?

Owners filed 478 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are service brakes (135), engine (128), electrical system (81).

What gas mileage does the 2015 Jeep Wrangler get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Wrangler at 18 MPG combined (best version: 17 city / 21 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.