2015 Jeep Cherokee Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee. Part of Generation 5 (KL) — 2014–2023.

20142016
Complaints
2,634
Crashes
80
Fires
47
Injuries
49
Fatalities
Recalls
18

Worst 2015 Jeep Cherokee Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1984 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:35,797 mi
Crash-related:13
Fires:1
#2361 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:37,838 mi
Crash-related:8
Fires:15
#3313 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:45,284 mi
Crash-related:8
Fires:12
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.

POWER TRAIN
984
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,797
ENGINE
361
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
15
Avg Miles
37,838
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
313
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
12
Avg Miles
45,284
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
255
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
5
Avg Miles
38,626
SERVICE BRAKES
124
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
33,311
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
119
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
30,065
STEERING
57
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
36,310
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
51
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,995
STRUCTURE:BODY
44
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
5
Avg Miles
30,883
AIR BAGS
39
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
Avg Miles
38,875
STRUCTURE
36
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
54,971
SUSPENSION
36
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
30,547
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
35
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
43,060
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
35
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,231
WHEELS
27
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
33,748
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
17,655
PARKING BRAKE
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,374
SEATS
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
22,914
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,919
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
25,002
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
38,060
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,775
SEAT BELTS
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
36,005
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,833
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
108,000
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,713
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,909

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Recalls for 2015 Jeep Cherokee

18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~17,358,704 vehicles.

23V338000STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
~132,099 affected

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.

23V338000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
~132,099 affected

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.

20V343000POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
~67,248 affected

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 spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.

20V343000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
~67,248 affected

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 spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.

18V332000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~4,815,661 affected

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, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

18V332000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
~4,815,661 affected

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, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

18V332000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
~4,815,661 affected

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, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

17V824000EQUIPMENT
~61,791 affected

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. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

16V590000SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
~1,827 affected

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.

16V590000SEATS
~1,827 affected

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.

+ 8 more recalls

Other Jeep Cherokee Years

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