2015 Jeep Cherokee Problems

1,781 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Power Train · verdict AVOID 5/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Power Train999
Engine363
Electrical System327
Unknown Or Other256
Service Brakes127
Vehicle Speed Control120

In the owners’ words

“Online is saying there is 0 recalls after a year of having the vehicle a recall was sent by mail. I got it fixed by jeep van nuys, the engine and the other equipment attached looks unsafe and it is completely overheating”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Jeep Cherokee owner
“The power transfer unit (transfer case) went out as I was driving. I wasn't able to drive it and had to towed it to a mechanic. We found that later, the transfer case actuator and seals also needed replaced. Because this went out on a whim while I was driving, I had to continue through stop lights and traffic through downtown without a way to fully stop, control my speed, and was starting and restarting my car to get”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Jeep Cherokee owner
“The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, closing the door, and starting the vehicle, the passenger’s side rear-seat air bag unexpectedly deployed. The driver's side rear seat air bag deployed the following day. The air bag warning light was illuminated. There were no injuries reported. The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the insurance company fo”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Jeep Cherokee owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
17/05/2018Electrical System:Wiring SAFETYChrysler (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
22/06/2015Structure:Body:Hatchback/LiftgateChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may en
21/12/2017EquipmentChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: http
10/08/2016SeatsChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to
12/07/2016Power Train:Automatic TransmissionChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmiss
23/07/2015Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dod
28/01/2015Air Bags:Side/Window SAFETYChrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience unintended side curtain and seat air bag deployment duri
09/12/2015Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water m
19/10/2015Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust SystemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 1, 2014, to June 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a misrouted air conditioning suction/discharge hose.
11/06/2020Power Train:Driveline:Differential UnitChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines

Questions owners ask

Is the 2015 Jeep Cherokee reliable?

On the federal record it scores 5/100: 1,781 owner complaints (161.91 per year on the road) and 11 recall campaigns, 5 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Power Train, with 999 of 2192 categorised reports.

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The 2015 Jeep Cherokee scored 5/100 on the federal record.

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