Overview & Reviews

For 2015, the Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup sees a minor shuffling of features while the high-performance SRT trim level gets a boost in engine output. The Summit trim level is quieter this year thanks to new noise-cancelling methods.

• Strong and fuel-efficient engine lineup, including diesel V6
• Upscale interior
• Irrefutable off-road ability
• Plenty of luxury and technology-oriented features
• Outlandish SRT model.

• Typically more expensive than competitors
• Diesel engine is noisy when idling.

User Reviews:

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  Awesome Jeep - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By G Adkins - February 3 - 9:46 am

  First Jeep Grand Cherokee. Overland. 4X4. V8. I love this SUV. Great value It is comparable to BMW, Mercedes and Porsche. The cost is much less but performance is great. I have had no problems with the Jeep. Great acceleration. Just did 3000 mile road trip, very comfortable. No problem with long hill climbs fully loaded V8 easily keeps speed and accelerates well.

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  Jeep Grand Cherokee a 4 Star Car in a 5 Star World - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Tyler Hoffmann - January 28 - 9:39 pm

  I bought my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 on July 1, 2015. Took it off the lot with 25 miles on it, next day down to the ranch for some 4x4ing, performed great (even with the stock Michelin tires). Next week I was towing my 3500lb boat and a car load of friends. Again, the Jeep performed. I also work in a higher profile office, one where we wine and dine our clients. Again the Jeep performed well, numerous comments from clients. The only faults I have had are related to the transmission. After about 1500 miles it began to clunk and shift erratically. I took it to the dealer and they performed a TCM update and it has since fixed the problem. Granted I have only owned the Jeep for less than a month, however I figured this should have been installed from the factory, not a few weeks after. If youre new to Jeeping, check out JeepForum.com, more specifically the Easter Egg section. Found alot of useful information there. MPG has been so so, around 14 in the city and 25 on the highway. Only regret is not getting one with more options, as I can see this is going to be a vehicle I will want to hold on to.

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  Bought new jeep is a lemon horrible !!!! - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Kathy - September 23 - 8:02 pm

  Bought new first dealer messed up had to get a Whole new loan then when I had car issues they Told my I was [non-permissible content removed] ( what who does that when. Your car is new and has 7 issues Like brakes squeak and worse Transmission jerks and the car makes a bad noise Just driving I paid this much to have daily issues and makes my life a mess I have a 20 yr old camaro that runs better than this Its said because Chrysler doesnt care If there is one thing I can do to help others Dont dont dont buy JEEP the company does not care its a horror that will consume your life Repair failed ok try again repair failed ok wil give you a rental that failed they dont care if you walk I had to walk to the hospital to seem grandchild born they promised a car rental for 3 days that never showed up but kept telling me they got it Not for me I never saw it ! Jeep to me is a rip off an I wanted a reliable car this is NOT ONE beware unless you Want to spend 40,000 for junk then thats up to you I am saying this to help others who dont have to go threw what I do daily And the dealerships get upset becuase they cant figure it out I am overwhelmed and have high bp now I am truly a jeep owner and this is true I 4000 miles on my car and more problems than any car I have ever ever owned Please shop the net for recalls and jeep Issues there are tons Mine are transmission and front wheel and axle And the computer they also have cheap seats and my carpet is messed up so are my seat buckle holders and being a woman I am so upset and cry alot just want then to take it back

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  My First Jeep - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Bill - August 21 - 7:58 am

  The appearance and the quality construction are excellent. The ride is smooth and quiet. The entertainment center is extremely user friendly and has a myriad of options. I had a Hyundia Santa Fe Limited and it was nice, but nothing like the quality of the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. So far I am extremely happy with my Jeep.

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  Jeepers Not Creepers - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Chris West - July 11 - 2:36 am

  This is my very first American car. I have been smitten with this iteration of the GC since it came out and bit the bullet earlier this month on a brand new 2015 Overland 4x2 V6. I initially was going in for the V8 but felt the V6 had enough power since I was not planning to tow anything. Overall I love the vehicle. The technology package is really awesome and I dont know how I lived without Adaptive Cruise control before. The auto start is a jewel to have as the cabin cools down in hot Texas by the time I get inside. Everyone who gets inside is impressed with the stitching, the pano roof, and the comfort. Two things to watch for. Just the other night I hit the button to open the power tailgate and it tried to open but didnt. I hit the button again and it opened with no problem so Ill be watching that. The other thing is the center console is ultra flimsy. I just know it will break a few times before I get rid of the vehicle. When you open it, it is very weak and wobbly so that needs to be addressed. Other thank that Im in love and hope to have many miles of happy driving.

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  Generally a Disappointment this Time Around - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Andrew Hastings - May 23 - 2:22 pm

  In the Fall of 2014 we purchased a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and our purchase decision was based primarily on the high level of satisfaction we had from purchasing a 2012 Grand Cherokee Summit in the Fall of 2011. Simply put, we were very satisfied Jeep customers as the 2012 had exceeded all of our expectations at that time. It was a stunningly beautiful vehicle, well designed and performed flawlessly over the first three years of ownership. The 2012 had experienced only two service required issues. One to replace a prematurely wearing seat bottom (warranty at 20,000 miles) and the second a failed heat diverter (owner cost, out of warranty). Other than that it was gas, oil and go for over 100,000 miles in a little under 3 years. At this point (Fall of 2015) we decided to replace my wifes 2013 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab 4x4 with a second Summit and became the proud owners of a new Grey one but this time equipped with the Hemi V8. This upgrade in power really changed the performance of the Grand Cherokee positively and surprisingly only resulted in around a 2 mpg loss in fuel economy which was quite amazing. Most of our driving with both Jeeps is purely highway and the V6 averages around 24.5 while the V8 comes in at around 22.5 with both running at around 70 mph on relatively flat terrain. This sadly is where the good news ends. It is hard to believe that these two vehicles were built in the same factory. The difference in quality is immediately quite evident. Paint quality on the 2015 is quite frankly "poor". Botchy and thin paint gives the vehicle a mottled look...as a matter of fact the factories inability to produce a quality paint finish caused them to cease production on several colors during the 2015 model year. This vehicle came new from the factory with more squeaks, rattles and strange noises than our 2012 had after 100,000 miles of driving. After a couple of months ownership the navigation system began giving false readings and this defect spread into all functions within the radio, navigation, heater A/C screen finally culminating in all functions in-operative and a pure black screen. It took numerous "Updates", trips to 4 different dealers and finally a complete radio/nav, heater A/C module and screen replacement authorized by Jeep Engineering in Detroit to remedy. During one service attempt the Jeep was in a dealership out of service for almost 2 weeks...not a ringing endorsement for an almost $60,000 vehicle....!!!!! Moving on, the 8 speed transmission exhibits a nasty habit of refusing to upshift through the gears from a dead stop. Upon accelerating it stays firmly in 1st gear and will only come out after pulling over, putting the vehicle into park and then attempting to drive forward through the gears again. Updates to this point have failed to cure the issue. This leads into the electronic gear shift itself. Quite frankly, it is a very dangerous feature of this generation Jeep Grand Cherokee and has been changed completely for the 2016 model year. The chances of a failed complete move to park has resulted in injuries to Jeep owners exiting their vehicle thinking it is park when it is in fact in reverse. A very poor design since eliminated by Jeep. Summing up the 2015 Summit I can only say it is an enigma for sure. We want very much to love it especially with the performance of the Hemi V8 which makes it a really fun SUV to drive. Additionally the size and configuration of a SUV and in particular this SUV is perfect for our use. But, the issues we have had with the vehicle are not what we expected from a highly awarded and expensive vehicle. If I may, I would like to shift gears (pardon the pun) back to the 2012 Summit. Shortly after buying the 2015 the "engine warning light" on the dash of the 2012 came on and a distinct engine misfire became evident. A trip to the Jeep dealer netted a diagnosis of a failed cylinder head which was a defect in the early V6 Pentastar engines and which is covered by a Jeep/Chrysler extended warranty (150,000 miles). All costs involved in replacing the left side cylinder head are covered by this extended warranty but this dealership added additional repairs (which I agreed to) and which added an "out of pocket" expense of over $600.00 to the engine repair. Also the 2012 GC had developed an annoying rattle in the rear end which they diagnosed as worn and loose shock absorbers that they replaced at a cost of $700.00 (again authorized my myself). Now if the cost of shock replacement wasnt bad enough, when the vehicle was picked up the rattle was still there. Not to mention that when I checked part pricing for the shock absorbers themselves, the OEM shocks they installed cost $138.00 each while a neighboring Jeep dealer quoted them at $96.00 They claim their dealership has its own part pricing matrix. Simply put, the poor quality was bad enough but the recent servicing we experienced cost Jeep a customer...we have purchased our last Jeep product.

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  Better than the others - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By jack Derry - May 22 - 2:53 pm

  I looked at the other offerings an could not find anything that could come close in quality and price. Try it and you will buy it.

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  Exceeded my expectations - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By cspillman - May 6 - 11:02 am

  I purchased a used 2015 V6 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 California Edition. Ive had the car for three weeks and love it. I drove it back from Colorado to AZ and it is fun to drive and the technology is wonderful. I have owned Audis but the fit and finish of this car is similar and the the digital dash and user friendly interface is better than Audi. I had to call to get the UConnect transferred into my name and the level of service was amazing. No wait times and everyone was extremely friendly and professional. I did purchase an extended warranty because this is my first Chrysler product and I read some bad reviews but so far this car is the best Ive owned.

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  LOVE the Jeep .. love MY price .. a LITTLE nervous - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By B Rich - April 22 - 7:44 pm

  Please take my review as a super-initial one, as I just purchased my Jeep yesterday as a surprise for my wife. Im always on Edmunds reading up on cars so i wanted to write one after reading other reviews on the GC. First, at first glance, this SUV is absolutely awesome. I got a silver Limited with the Luxury II package, black interior for less than 40k (last one on the lot, theyre trying to get rid of them before the 16s, I was already pre-approved, etc). The stance and LED run lamps really set this vehicle off. Not a huge fan of the plastic molding along the bottom (wouldnt look as bad if I had a black one) or the single exhaust pipe but theyre not dealbreakers obviously. Love the brake lights as well. The interior is pretty plush. Few " cheap bits" here and there but not really noticeable if youre not a car person or have owned higher end cars. This is my first time owning a vehicle with ventilated seats or paddle shifters so Im anxious to try those out. The panoramic roof is an option I never really considered before but it definitely wowed my wife when she realized it was there. It was fun going through all the display configurations both directly in front and on the 8.4" screen. We wont be getting used to EVERYTHING it can do for a good while I think. One thing that absolutely cracked me up was no CD player. I guess from having Bluetooth, an SD card slot, integrated music apps, aux ports, etc, they figure no one really wants CD players. But we do! Both me and my wife laughed about it after looking in every logical place for it. Reminds me of when we started seeing less and less cars with cassette decks. I saw someone mention not having a liftgate button on their key fob, but mine does so Im not sure if thats just an option/package thing. Glad the liftgate also goes back up if theres an obstruction (read: kids). The Uconnect seems to be a GREAT investment if you can get it. That would be a long paragraph in itself so definitely research it. All in all, just great looking, great feeling car. Could have got a Limited without the Luxury package or even a Laredo and probably been satisfied. The additional options just take it over the top and this is a vehicle we plan to have for a long while so why not. I can only imagine how the Overland and Summit folks feel about theirs. I just personally feel like, at the price I got it for, this vehicle cannot be beat. Im VERY nervous about the reliability and transmission issues Ive heard about (when we parked it for the night, it had 19 miles on the dash). I hope to report back that Im one of the lucky ones with no issues. I heard the same thing about Dodge Chargers in 2011, but I bought one new and didnt have anything major go wrong. Just a few little gremlins the dealership took care of no sweat. If I can say the same or better about this vehicle then its absolutely a hit.

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  HORRIBLE ELECTRONIC SHIFTING SYSTEM - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Paul - March 26 - 2:28 am

  I strongly suggest that you should not purchase one of these vehicles until the terrible, dangerous, unreliable, finicky electronic shift program is changed. 1) Every time I start this Jeep and pull back the console shift lever to put it in drive, nothing happens the first time. I have to repeat this action twice to get the transmission into Drive. Because this shift lever is not connected mechanically to the transmission, it relies on sensors to read what position (Park, Drive, Reverse, Neutral...) you are trying to get the transmission to shift to. This system is either very poorly designed, is made up of faulty components, is poorly programmed, or (you fill in the blank...) When I want to back up, it often takes several tries to get the vehicle to move into the Reverse position. With almost every other automatic transmission ever built, there is a detent, or notch that you feel when shifting into a different gear. Not so with this terrible design. The console shift lever has a Home" position that is resides in until you try to convince it to "sense" the gear that youre trying to shift to. When I am going through an automatic car wash and get to the end, I cant just move the transmission from neutral to drive quickly to get out of the way of the vehicle that is just 2-3 feet behind me. NO. Instead I have to push the button on the shift lever (no big deal) AND step on the brake pedal before I can get it into Drive!!! This really freaks out the driver behind me, often causing them to hit their brakes when they see my brake lights come on. Since they are still on the transport system of the car wash, this then crashes the car wash drive and they have to stop and reset their system. I have owned close to 40 cars and trucks, most of them with automatic transmissions. I have NEVER had one that requires the driver to step on the brake pedal when shifting from Neutral to Drive. This is stupid, cumbersome and DANGEROUS. I have taken this vehicle to the dealer many times, asking them to fix these problems, only to be told that pretty much everyone who owns one of these has brought it back with the same request for "repairs". The answer is that there is NO REPAIR or adjustment available. They actually designed it to work this way. I wish I had not purchased this vehicle and feel sorry for everyone who has one. If there is any good news in this at all, it is that our lovely Federal Government is now engaged in an "Engineering Review" of all the complaints about this vehicles electronic shift program to see if it needs to be elevated to a RECALL. I dont know how it cant be.