2015 Jeep Cherokee problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1794 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The most-reported areas: Power Train (1007), Engine (364), Electrical System (327).
Key takeaways
- 1794 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 45 involve a crash, 29 a fire, 32 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1007 | 56% |
| Engine | 364 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 327 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 258 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 128 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 120 | 7% |
| Structure | 86 | 5% |
| Steering | 59 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 51 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 41 | 2% |
| Suspension | 38 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-27
SVC 4 WD Warning Light always on. Several diagnostics bring me to the PTU needing replaced. I am told by the dealer that the part alone is upwards of $2500 and is a severe warning that the vehicle will just stop functioning and place a whole lot of vehicles and passengers in an unsafe situation. I am now afraid of the ...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-25
Whilst driving on the highway at approx 65mph there was a clunk from under the car, followed by lack of acceleration, smoke was coming out from under the hood. We were unable to pull onto the shoulder immediately due to highway construction. We eventually pulled over and stopped the vehicle. We immediately popped the h...
Structure - filed 2026-10-20
I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The automatic rear liftgate opens normally but then suddenly drops and slams shut without warning or beeping. This has become a serious safety issue. The liftgate has actually closed on me, trapping me and preventing me from getting out. I am extr...
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More for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.