2015 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased this 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon new and have maintained and serviced it regularly. At approximately 75,000–80,000 miles, the engine began developing a ticking noise from the passenger/right cylinder head area. The problem progressively worsened. At approximately 100,000 miles, repairs…”
filed Sep 13, 2026
“From September 2024 I have a problem with the engine system make a noise i always make oil change on time and also electric problems and seatbelts problems l know a 2 3 owner off jeep wrangler with the same problem”
filed Sep 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 25 | 40% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 403 | 58% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 101 | 29% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 88 | 23% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 215 | 23% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 54 | 9% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 44 | 6% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 98 | 5% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 62 | 20% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 88 | 19% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 322 | 49% |
| 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.