2015 Jeep Cherokee: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 1,777 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 11 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
1,777
Complaints
11
Recalls
45
Crash reports
28
Fire reports
32
Injuries
34.0
Severity index
Severity index 34.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 143 2015 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2015 Jeep Cherokee ranks 122 of 143 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 15% of its model-year peers. See the full 2015 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 997 | 56.1% |
| ENGINE | 363 | 20.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 325 | 18.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 256 | 14.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 126 | 7.1% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 120 | 6.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 84 | 4.7% |
| STEERING | 59 | 3.3% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 997 of 1,777 complaints (56.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | 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 (year to date) | 25 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V332000 | 17/05/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 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 Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger |
| 15V393000 | 22/06/2015 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | Chrysler (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 enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resis |
| 17V824000 | 21/12/2017 | EQUIPMENT | Chrysler (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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. Th |
| 16V590000 | 10/08/2016 | SEATS | Chrysler (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 the proper torque specification. |
| 16V529000 | 12/07/2016 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Chrysler (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 transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the tran |
| 15V461000 | 23/07/2015 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | Chrysler (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 Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affecte |
| 15V041000 | 28/01/2015 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Chrysler 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 during vehicle operation. |
| 15V826000 | 09/12/2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | Chrysler (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 may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in |
| 15V676000 | 19/10/2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | Chrysler (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. |
| 20V343000 | 11/06/2020 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | Chrysler (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 and the transmission output shaft may cause some input splin |
| 23V338000 | 11/05/2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.