2015 Jeep Cherokee problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1787 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The most-reported areas: Power Train (1002), Engine (364), Electrical System (327).
Key takeaways
- 1787 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 45 involve a crash, 28 a fire, 32 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1002 | 56% |
| Engine | 364 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 327 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 257 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 128 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 120 | 7% |
| Structure | 85 | 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%.
| 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.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-21
Issues started in 2025 when the emergency brake system started engaging by itself. I was at a stop light when it happened the first time. Then it happened again in our driveway and we ended up having to unplug the battery to get it to turn off. Then on 09.14.2026 I was at a customers home and I put it in park got out a...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-14
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the transmission independently shifted to neutral(N). The power train warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with range...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-28
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the A/C unit while in operation. The contact also stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle shifted into neutral(N) withou...
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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.