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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 3.0L Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel.

Body SUVEngine 3.0L DieselTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, built on the WK platform, stands as a robust SUV offering a 3.0L diesel engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, delivering a balance of efficiency and capability with EPA-estimated ratings of 22 city, 30 highway, and 25 combined mpg. Requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 oil, this model year reflects a notable shift in reliability within the Grand Cherokee’s lineage, as its 1,343 owner complaints—while still centered heavily on seating issues—mark a significant drop from the 2,369 reported for the 2014 model. Positioned between the high-complaint peak of its predecessor and the more refined iterations that followed, the 2015 version suggests a transitional phase where early build quality concerns began to stabilize, though its ten recalls underscore persistent attention to safety and drivetrain refinements. For researchers, this model year offers a snapshot of the Grand Cherokee’s evolution, bridging earlier reliability challenges with the gradual improvements seen in later years.

Model year201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/30/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI H7 · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04884899AC. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI H7 · 700 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/50R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter04861756AA alt 04861688AB
Fuel filter04726067AB alt 04726067AA
Spark plugSP149212AC alt SP149125AF
BatteryBBH7A001AA alt BBH8A001AA
Front wiper blades68194931AB alt 68194930AB
Serpentine belt04627167AB alt 04627031AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68157217AA
Cabin air filter68606182AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height69.3 in
Wheelbase115 in
Curb weight4676 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 30 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelDiesel

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2015 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

7.8–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2014 Summit EcoDiesel
240 hpHorsepower (as tested)
420 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Summit EcoDiesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.80 sec16.00 sec240 hp4x4
2014Summit EcoDiesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.00 sec16.10 sec240 hp4x4
2014Limited EcoDiesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.30 sec16.40 sec240 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, GL-5 · Synthetic · SAE 75W · SAE 75W · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.8-9.0
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · Synthetic · SAE 75W · SAE 75W · SAE 75W
Engine Coolant Capacity10.4
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity12.0
Engine CoolantMS-12106

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 7.4 ft-lbs; Lower: 8.8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts70.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugSteel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugSteel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub229 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub229 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Standard BCI Group NumberH7
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca

Service checks

Primary Fuel Pump Pressure58.0-85.6 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)Diesel In-Tank Pump 58-85.6 psi
Engine CompressionDiesel / psi 73

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148; Rear: 89
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 9; Rear: 13
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque24
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque148
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148; Rear: 89
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts.

1222.0 ft. lbs.222 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
375 degrees75 degrees
475 degrees75 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92 ft. lbs., Step 3: 3037 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 6 stages
1Using new bolts, install the twenty six M12 bolts (1 - 26) and the three M8 bolts finger tight.
2Using the tightening shown, tighten all M12 bolts to 33 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
3Using a torque angle gauge, tight the internal bed plate bolts (1 - 16) an additional 110 degrees.110 degrees
4Tight the external bed plate bolts 89 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
5Tighten the three M8 bolts 22 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
6Check the torque of the M12 bolts in a counterclockwise direction with the torque wrench set at 85

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miBrake Line (inspect)
Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 12,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
At 120,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee sits at an inflection point within the WK2 generation's complaint arc, following the sharply elevated 2014 model year (2,369 complaints, 19 recalls, 10 investigations) and preceding the notably cleaner 2016 and 2017 model years (307 and 361 complaints respectively). With 1,343 complaints, 10 recalls, 8 investigations, and 511 TSBs, the 2015 represents a clear improvement over its immediate predecessor but remains substantially worse than both the 2013 model (799 complaints, 7 investigations) and the post-2015 years, suggesting it carried forward residual issues from the 2014 spike before they were addressed in production. The complaint profile is heavily concentrated in Seats (249) and Power Train (248) categories, with Engine (86) also notable, while the 127 crash-related and 21 fire-related complaints are not trivial from a safety standpoint and warrant pre-purchase inspection of those specific systems. The 8 open investigations tied to 2015 is the second-highest of the generation, only behind 2014's 10, indicating NHTSA was actively scrutinizing this model year. Taken together, the data describes a transitional year that is acceptable but not ideal: a buyer should insist on verification that all 10 recalls have been completed and budget for potential drivetrain and seat-related repairs, as the 2016 or 2017 model years would objectively represent lower-risk alternatives within the same generation.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
511
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
8
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,343
Owner complaints
127 involved a crash · 21 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,343 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seats249
Power Train248
Unknown Or Other113
Engine86
Air Bags50
Seat Belts49
Electrical System37
Fuel/Propulsion System36

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V475000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:DieselReported 13/08/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to… Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that…

18V332000Electrical System:WiringReported 17/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 511 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J2026-06-05StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.I2026-05-29Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S26230000232026-04-08Electrical SystemPower Liftgate Inoperative.
S1623000028 REV.H2026-04-01StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P2002
Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0401
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient
P20EE
SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0087
Fuel rail / system pressure too low
P0299
Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel take?

6.0 qt of SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Grand Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.0L Diesel get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined mpg.