2015 Jeep Cherokee problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 1,787 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, filed between 2014-09-26 and 2026-09-21. The most common problem areas are the power train (1,002, 56%), engine (364, 20%) and electrical system (327, 18%). Owners reported 45 crashes, 28 fires and 32 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 11 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2015 Jeep Cherokee complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1,002 | 56% | 13 | 1 | 6 |
| Engine | 364 | 20% | 8 | 15 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 327 | 18% | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 257 | 14% | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 128 | 7% | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 120 | 7% | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 85 | 5% | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Steering | 59 | 3% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 51 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 41 | 2% | 14 | 0 | 18 |
| Suspension | 38 | 2% | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 37 | 2% | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 35 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 29 | 2% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 20 | 1% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Power train: 1,002 complaints
- 1,002 complaints of 1,787 (56%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 136 of them also name the engine; owners reported 13 crashes, 1 fire and 6 injuries in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee; the latest, campaign 20V343000, says: “Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a…”
Engine: 364 complaints
- 364 complaints of 1,787 (20%) name the engine.
- 136 of them also name the power train; owners reported 8 crashes, 15 fires and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee; the recall, campaign 15V676000, says: “The affected vehicles may have a misrouted air conditioning suction/discharge hose.”
Electrical system: 327 complaints
- 327 complaints of 1,787 (18%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 111 of them also name the power train; owners reported 8 crashes, 12 fires and 6 injuries in these complaints.
- 3 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee; the latest, campaign 23V338000, says: “An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.”
Service brakes: 128 complaints
- 128 complaints of 1,787 (7%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 35 of them also name the power train; owners reported 5 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee covers this system.
Vehicle speed control: 120 complaints
- 120 complaints of 1,787 (7%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 67 of them also name the power train; owners reported 3 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee covers this system.
Structure: 85 complaints
- 85 complaints of 1,787 (5%) name the structure — the body and frame structure.
- 42 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 6 crashes, 7 fires and 7 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee; the recall, campaign 15V393000, says: “In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module.”
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 310 |
| 2016 | 249 |
| 2017 | 152 |
| 2018 | 158 |
| 2019 | 226 |
| 2020 | 164 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2022 | 78 |
| 2023 | 141 |
| 2024 | 87 |
| 2025 | 68 |
| 2026 | 35 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names CHEROKEE, model year 2015. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2015 Jeep Cherokee recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2015 Jeep Cherokee's most common problem areas are the power train (1,002 of 1,787 complaints), engine (364 of 1,787 complaints) and electrical system (327 of 1,787 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2015 Jeep Cherokee have?
NHTSA has 1,787 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, including 45 reported crashes and 28 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee's problems?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee; 4 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.