2015 model year vehicle safety: 2173 vehicles tracked, recall statistics, complaint trends, and the safest and most problematic 2015 vehicles.
The 2015 model year includes 2173 tracked vehicles in the NHTSA database, with a combined 53621 consumer complaints and 1063 manufacturer-issued safety recalls. These figures represent real reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration by vehicle owners and official recall campaigns initiated by automakers to address safety defects. Whether you are shopping for a used 2015 model or currently drive one, this data can help you understand the safety profile of vehicles from this model year.
Among all 2015 vehicles, the models generating the most consumer complaints include the Chrysler 200 (1976 complaints), the Jeep Cherokee (1763 complaints), the Ford Explorer (1706 complaints). High complaint volumes can indicate widespread manufacturing defects, design flaws, or recurring component failures. However, complaint counts alone should not be the sole factor in your decision — popular vehicles with high sales volumes naturally receive more reports simply because more units are on the road.
Breaking down complaint data by manufacturer, the makes with the highest total complaints for 2015 model year vehicles are Ford (7260 complaints across all models), Jeep (4340 complaints across all models), Chevrolet (3906 complaints across all models). Keep in mind that larger manufacturers with more models and higher production volumes will naturally accumulate more reports. For a fair comparison, review the per-model data in the table below and check individual vehicle safety reports for component-level breakdowns, severity analysis, and recall details.
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chrysler 200 | 1976 | 8 | ★★★★★ |
| 2 | Jeep Cherokee | 1763 | 11 | ★★★★☆ |
| 3 | Ford Explorer | 1706 | 9 | ★★★★★ |
| 4 | Ford F-150 | 1427 | 13 | — |
| 5 | Ram 1500 | 1399 | 18 | ★★★★☆ |
| 6 | Chevrolet Silverado | 1374 | 7 | — |
| 7 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1325 | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| 8 | Hyundai Sonata | 1100 | 9 | ★★★★★ |
| 9 | Ford Fusion | 1035 | 12 | ★★★★★ |
| 10 | Ford Focus | 1004 | 7 | ★★★★★ |
| 11 | Kia Optima | 983 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 12 | Ford Escape | 969 | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| 13 | Nissan Altima | 934 | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| 14 | Gmc Sierra | 921 | 6 | — |
| 15 | Kia Soul | 882 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 16 | Gmc Yukon Xl | 836 | 2 | — |
| 17 | Kia Sorento | 736 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 18 | Ford Edge | 687 | 7 | ★★★★★ |
| 19 | Chevrolet Equinox | 673 | 2 | ★★★★☆ |
| 20 | Honda Cr-V | 658 | 3 | ★★★★☆ |
| 21 | Chevrolet Tahoe | 654 | 14 | ★★★★☆ |
| 22 | Tesla Model S | 650 | 9 | — |
| 23 | Subaru Forester | 604 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 24 | Honda Accord | 585 | 5 | ★★★★★ |
| 25 | Dodge Journey | 545 | 6 | — |
| 26 | Gmc Yukon | 542 | 10 | ★★★★☆ |
| 27 | Nissan Rogue | 537 | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| 28 | Nissan Rogue Select | 519 | 0 | ★★★★☆ |
| 29 | Jeep Renegade | 509 | 4 | — |
| 30 | Dodge Durango | 497 | 4 | ★★★★☆ |
| 31 | Subaru Outback | 496 | 5 | ★★★★★ |
| 32 | Dodge Dart | 483 | 6 | ★★★★★ |
| 33 | Chevrolet Colorado | 473 | 7 | — |
| 34 | Cadillac Srx | 438 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 35 | Jeep Wrangler | 432 | 3 | — |
| 36 | Ford Mustang | 432 | 11 | — |
| 37 | Chevrolet Suburban | 423 | 10 | — |
| 38 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 420 | 0 | — |
| 39 | Acura Rdx | 394 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 40 | Chrysler Town And Country | 379 | 4 | ★★★★☆ |
| 41 | Honda Civic | 373 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 42 | Nissan Sentra | 342 | 3 | ★★★★☆ |
| 43 | Acura Tlx | 335 | 6 | ★★★★★ |
| 44 | Acura Tl | 335 | 0 | — |
| 45 | Gmc Canyon | 315 | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| 46 | Nissan Pathfinder | 315 | 5 | ★★★★★ |
| 47 | Jeep Patriot | 311 | 1 | — |
| 48 | Gmc Terrain | 309 | 3 | ★★★★☆ |
| 49 | Chevrolet Traverse | 309 | 5 | ★★★★★ |
| 50 | Hyundai Genesis | 300 | 6 | ★★★★★ |