Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Jeep Wrangler owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that water was entering the vehicle through the driver's side door frame causing the 2-inches of water to pool inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the rubber seal was replaced; however, the water continued entering into the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed water inside the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the header sealer was replaced and the rubber seal was replaced again. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was filed. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 20,000.
1. driving speeds of 60+ mph my hood lifts up. pull over to double check hood latches- take to CAWOOD in PORT HURON sold jeep. (A) don't worry it a JEEP don't WORRY it is latched. (not latch took out window and damaged hood) to Chrysler in St Clair told me to get new latches metal ones. out of pocket 1 month after bought! 362.00 w/labor 2. JEEP Leaking filling front floors 3 to 4 inches of water sitting, TOOK back to CARWOOD in port Huron, mi (" it is because you can't put on roof , I said there is only one way to do so and NO it is leaking from behind my dash down to floor, hear popping noises and they said they can't find the leak, took jeep back 4times at this point called again filled back up made appointment they replaced driver side seals, came back again now I can see out my door at tip door is hard to close they said it has to be broken in, well I have an area i can see outside, …
Was driving one night with 8 year old daughter sleeping in the back seat. The headlights suddenly started going off and on then off completely, then wipers started going off, then interior light and dashboard lights & locks like it was possessed then Jeep suddenly died. Thank goodness we were almost home so my husband coasted it into our driveway then we noticed what smelled of electrical fire, I looked at the hood and could see a glow. My husband put it in park as I yelled for my daughter to wake up & get out. Mine & my husbands door were unlocked but the back two doors wouldn't unlock. I jumped back in the car (the fire was on my side ) to get my panicking daughter out right as the back doors unlocked again while still going off and on, and my husband got the fire put out and battery unplugged which was by this time on fire along with the fuse box.
Stopped at stop light. Car stationary. Out of nowhere engine accelerates on it's own and runs into an 18 wheeler truck that is passing through in intersection. I tried to stop forward thrust by putting both feet on brake, taking out of gear which wouldn't budge, then pulling up on hand brake. After hitting back trailer wheel of truck and Jeep raising back end off ground from impact acceleration stopped and engine idled.sudden unintended acceleration. Manufacturer defect. Accident still under investigation by insurance company. Jeep towed to body shop.
Vehicle was purchased new on April 16, 2015. My wife drove 8 miles to school and then 6 miles to her aunt's house. When she parked she noticed car was smoking and the car caught fire seconds later. Fire consumed the front end of Jeep before fire department could get here. The fire started under the hood on the right side.
I bought the Jeep April 4, 2015. On July 19, 2015 I parked my car in the driveway and 3 hours later at 5:30 my dog work me up and I look outside and the whole front end of the Jeep was in flames. We were able to get the fire out but it was a total loss.
My Jeep caught fire from the dash, reasons unknown. Insurance is investigating and fire dept put cause as unknown. Jeep is a total loss and my husband barely made it out of the vehicle before it was engulfed in flames. He was driving from school to home and about a mile from home on the highway about to exit. Consumer stated as he was trying to shift into neutral and pull the e-brake, he was burnt on his hand and a little on his legs by the time he jumped out. On the day of the incident, my husband drove approximately 5-6 miles to class (as he is in a technical school right now) around 6:30 am. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact noticed the vehicle had a water leak coming from the roof running down through the rack panel on to the front driver side floor. The contact stated that when it rains the water would come down on the floor mat. The contact stated that he had to remove the front driver seat and pull the carpet out to remove the water. The vehicle was taken to performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram georgesville, 1130 auto mall dr, columbus, oh 43228, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that he had a defected roof panel and the door weather stripping also leaks. The contact mentioned that the dealer wanted to put a weather stripping on the roof. The contact also stated that the water could cause electrical wire damage. …
Purchased new Jeep sahara in 2015 from the dealer. As of the posting of this complaint, the car has only 20,000 miles. Only today, I took the vehicle to the dealer because of pulsating effect on the stirring wheel whenever turning corners (left and right) as if the stirring wheel has no control over the wheels. The dealer indicated that it would cost about $6000 to replace various components to address the stirring wheel issue and further disclosed that underneath of this car including the frame was rusted so bad that it was not worth repairing and unsafe to drive. At a purchase price of $35,000 and with only 4.5 years of only 20,000 miles of driving, Jeep is ripping off consumers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked water. The contact had no idea where the leak originated and the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to philips Dodge and Chrysler Jeep (3440 s pine ave, ocala, fl 34471, [phone]) where the water seal, liftgate seal, front seal, and front passenger seat seal were replaced. Days later, the vehicle leaked water again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 29,627. Consumer stated vehicle has been taken in to be service 4 0r 5 times for the same problem.
Body complaints in other Wrangler years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the body & structure of the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, 5% of the model year's 478 complaints. The component named most often is body (19 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Jeep Wrangler body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2015 Jeep Wrangler body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 21,000 miles, and 61% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 7 fires and 1 injury to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.