2015 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 136about this part
- Share
- 28%of 479 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 136 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, 28% of the 479 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) module on my 2015 Jeep Wrangler failed at approximately 100,000 miles, causing a complete loss of ABS functionality. The component remains installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. This failure significantly impacted my safety and the safety of others, as it compromised braking performance, making the vehicle more difficult to control during sudden stops or slippery road conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11652512, filed 2025-04, 100,000 miles“Saturday morning at approximately 10:45 a.m. Driving 4.9 miles to destination I asked as we were approaching parking do you smell smoke? I hit the breaks but there was no breaks. And then a combustion of flames came from wheel wells and hood of Jeep. We all jumped out and called 911 and tried to put fire of Jeep out with extinguishers. With no success. Fire department put fire out.”
NHTSA complaint #11206406, filed 2019-05, 49 miles“As I was driving 55 miles an hour, the ABS light on the dash came on and the car light with the swerving lines behind it on the dash, my brakes locked up almost causing me to crash, finally got it on side of the road, restarted it and the lights are still lit up and brakes still locked up, have to call a wrecker for a tow, and I have approximately only 50,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11021590, filed 2017-09, 50,000 miles“While slowing to a stop from very low speed, on a paved city street, the brakes failed. Pedal was all the way to the floor, and seemed as if the Jeep accelerated slightly, and the ABS was possibly activating and releasing? Causing minor damage traffic collision with stopped car in front of me. I am a retired traffic accident investigator, and was not distracted, I could not recreate the same malfunction after the collision.”
NHTSA complaint #11323619, filed 2020-05, 40,000 miles“Complaint issued to dealer on braking issues. Told me I would have to replace brake booster which was causing problems for $425. I declined. Problem continues every day in all conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #11066150, filed 2018-01, 104,734 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10140136Jun 22, 2016Anti-Lock Brake Module (ABS) 2015 and 2016 JK ONLY; Before replacing the ABS module, please call Breanne Scherbaty at cell (586) 604-4582. If you don't receive response within 15…
- 10080242Jun 22, 2016"anti-lock brake module (abs) 2015 and 2016 jk only; before replacing the abs module, please call breanne scherbaty at cell (586) 604-4582. If you don't receive response within…
- 10141206Feb 26, 2016Wheel Speed Sensors For Jeep Wrangler (JK) only. Before replacing the wheel speed sensors, please check for wiring/connection to the speed sensor. If the sensor is replaced…
- 10159877Nov 14, 2015Part Description: Wheel Speed Sensors Issue Description: Before replacing the front wheel speed sensors, please call Gurdial Dhami at cell (226) 346-7919. If you do not receive a…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 21 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 3% |
| 2021 | 27 | 3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% |
| 2019 | 32 | 4% |
| 2018 | 68 | 4% |
| 2017 | 78 | 25% |
| 2016 | 137 | 30% |
| 2015 | 136 | 28% |
| 2014 | 75 | 11% |
| 2013 | 67 | 10% |
| 2012 | 52 | 6% |
| 2011 | 30 | 6% |
| 2010 | 41 | 6% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 52 | 6% |
| 2007 | 41 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 9% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 70 | 35% |
| 1994 | 29 | 19% |
| 1993 | 20 | 19% |
| 1992 | 12 | 16% |
| 1991 | 20 | 26% |
| 1990 | 28 | 35% |
| 1989 | 12 | 19% |
| 1988 | 9 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2015 Jeep Wrangler
128 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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