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2015 Jeep Cherokee: recalls and problems

11 recalls and 1,787 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

11recalls
1,787complaints
45crashes reported
28fires reported
32injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train994 · 56%
  • Engine364 · 20%
  • Electrical System323 · 18%
  • Unknown Or Other257 · 14%
  • Service Brakes128 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control120 · 7%
  • Structure85 · 5%
  • Steering59 · 3%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)51 · 3%
  • Suspension38 · 2%

What owners report

Service Brakes

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 and when i got back in to drive off i got the ((p)) light along with the warning to get it serviced.

Power Train

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 sensor failure. the contact was informed that the range sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle w

Power Train

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) without warning and rolled backward. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who associated the

Engine

I have a complaint concerning the 3.2l v6 pentastar engine. a repair was necessary for a manufacturer known fault concerning factory installation using improperly hardened steel for the rocker arms/lifters needle bearings, aka, “the pentastar tick”. rocker arms collapse and cause gouging/scoring damage to the intake camshafts. i had to pay for repairs totaling $5091.05 for this manufacturer’s known and acknowledged,

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2015 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Cherokee. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.