2015 Jeep Cherokee problems and recalls

56% of owner complaints on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee related to the Power Train (1,001 of 1,785).

1,785
Complaints
11
Recalls
45
Crash reports
28
Fire reports
32
Injuries
35.3
Severity index

Severity index 35.3 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 35.3p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 136 of 143 by severity index among 2015 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 5% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2015 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 1,001 complaints (56.1%)1,001 56%EngineEngine: 364 complaints (20.4%)364 20%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 327 complaints (18.3%)327 18%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 257 complaints (14.4%)257 14%Service BrakesService Brakes: 127 complaints (7.1%)127 7%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 120 complaints (6.7%)120 7%StructureStructure: 85 complaints (4.8%)85 5%SteeringSteering: 59 complaints (3.3%)59 3%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN1,00156.1%
ENGINE36420.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32718.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER25714.4%
SERVICE BRAKES1277.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1206.7%
STRUCTURE854.8%
STEERING593.3%

Complaints filed per year

01553102014: 152015: 3102016: 2492017: 1522018: 1582019: 2262020: 1642021: 1042022: 782023: 1412024: 872025: 682026: 33 (partial year)14153101617181920212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201415
2015310
2016249
2017152
2018158
2019226
2020164
2021104
202278
2023141
202487
202568
2026 (year to date)33
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (296 against 346).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (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
15V39300022/06/2015STRUCTURE: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 enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resis
17V82400021/12/2017EQUIPMENTChrysler (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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. Th
16V59000010/08/2016SEATSChrysler (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 the proper torque specification.
16V52900012/07/2016POWER 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 transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the tran
15V46100023/07/2015EQUIPMENT: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
15V04100028/01/2015AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWChrysler 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.
15V82600009/12/2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNKChrysler (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
15V67600019/10/2015ENGINE 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.
20V34300011/06/2020POWER 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 and the transmission output shaft may cause some input splin
23V33800011/05/2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNKChrysler (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.

Other Jeep Cherokee model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-03. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.