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2015 Jeep Cherokee
11 recall campaigns and 959 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee; the recalls concern structure, power train and electrical system.
The component named most often is power train: 418.8 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 133.3 per 1,000 across all 2015 model-year vehicles and against 200.4 per 1,000 for the Jeep Cherokee line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 195.6 complaints per model year across the 41 Jeep Cherokee model years on this register; 33 complaints reported a crash and 21 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2015 (310); the most recent in the file is dated 13 May 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 4 investigations naming this model year.
NHTSA carries a "park outside" advisory on at least one of these campaigns.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Park outside advisory
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will relocate the power liftgate module and add a water shield. In addition, dealers will inspect for corrosion and replace the module and electrical connectors, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 49A. This recall supersedes recalls 15V-393 and 15V-826. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will still need to have the new remedy performed.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer campaign 49A); components: structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign W47); components: power train:driveline:differential unit; power train:automatic transmission.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U49,U59-U65,U68,U73); components: electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiring.
Defect, as filed: 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
Consequence: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign T82).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall S63.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign S63); components: seats:mid/rear assembly; seats.
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (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 transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
Consequence: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign S55).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (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 a high resistance short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R67. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign R67); components: structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk.
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (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.
Consequence: If the line is misrouted, it may contact the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the air conditioning hose. Any hose that is misrouted will be replaced and installed correctly. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R57.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign R57).
Defect, as filed: 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 affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Consequence: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign R40).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (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 resistance short circuit in the module.
Consequence: A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign R27).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler 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.
Consequence: If the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R05.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign R05); components: air bags:side/window; air bags:side/window:curtain.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee (black) against all 2015 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2015 | Cherokee line | All 2015 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 418.8 | 200.4 | 133.3 |
| Engine | 138.2 | 73.6 | 126.5 |
| Electrical System | 90.5 | 81.6 | 110.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 83.3 | 45.7 | 109.1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57.7 | 61.1 | 44.4 |
| Service Brakes | 31.3 | 18 | 73.4 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 588 | 418.8 | 200.4 | 133.3 |
| Engine | 194 | 138.2 | 73.6 | 126.5 |
| Electrical System | 127 | 90.5 | 81.6 | 110.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 117 | 83.3 | 45.7 | 109.1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 81 | 57.7 | 61.1 | 44.4 |
| Service Brakes | 44 | 31.3 | 18 | 73.4 |
| Structure | 42 | 29.9 | 65.8 | 45.9 |
| Steering | 39 | 27.8 | 34.8 | 61.2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 28 | 19.9 | 12.4 | 23.7 |
| Suspension | 26 | 18.5 | 25.9 | 24.5 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 17.8 | 28.6 | 59.9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 17.8 | 15.3 | 39.2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 | 14.2 | 14.4 | 41 |
| Wheels | 12 | 8.5 | 6.3 | 21.5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 | 7.1 | 7 | 24.3 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 6 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Seats | 6 | 4.3 | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2.1 | 20.9 | 11.8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1.4 | 24.6 | 1.8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1.4 | 62.3 | 4.1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1.4 | 16.4 | 7.1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0.7 | 9.6 | 3.3 |
| Tires | 1 | 0.7 | 12.2 | 7 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0.7 | 4.2 | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 0.7 | 7.4 | 3.8 |
959 unique complaints, 1,404 component mentions; 25 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE22009 | Preliminary evaluation | Electronic Parking Brake Water Ingress | parking brake:electrical | 22 Jul 2022 | 29 Oct 2023 | — |
| EA21002 | Engineering analysis | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | 17 Sep 2021 | open | — |
| RQ15004 | Recall query | Software security vulnerability | electrical system:software | 24 Jul 2015 | 5 Jan 2016 | 15V508000 |
| PE15003 | Preliminary evaluation | Engine compartment fire | engine | 13 Jan 2015 | 9 Dec 2015 | 15V676000 |
Other Jeep Cherokee model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | 202,647 |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 | 294,195 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 | 284,388 |
| 1977 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 180,000 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 | 181,995 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 | 190,891 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 | 191,036 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 | 181,724 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | 193,532 |
| 1983 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 180,000 |
| 1984 | 3 | 7 | 51,814 |
| 1985 | 3 | 17 | 4,083 |
| 1986 | 4 | 21 | 28,129 |
| 1987 | 5 | 57 | 33,628 |
| 1988 | 0 | 97 | — |
| 1989 | 3 | 191 | 250,000 |
| 1990 | 5 | 268 | 560,369 |
| 1991 | 5 | 232 | 362,954 |
| 1992 | 1 | 112 | 334,047 |
| 1993 | 3 | 418 | 339,947 |
| 1994 | 5 | 519 | 349,780 |
| 1995 | 6 | 608 | 542,780 |
| 1996 | 6 | 445 | 701,733 |
| 1997 | 4 | 389 | 1,344,107 |
| 1998 | 5 | 396 | 995,434 |
| 1999 | 2 | 362 | 984,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | 368 | 1,115,322 |
| 2001 | 2 | 227 | 2,327,078 |
| 2006 NHTSA | 0 | 17 | — |
| 2014 | 13 | 1,482 | 7,421,524 |
| 2015 | 11 | 959 | 7,263,134 |
| 2016 | 9 | 374 | 5,138,471 |
| 2017 | 6 | 191 | 4,994,349 |
| 2018 | 7 | 71 | 4,963,861 |
| 2019 | 11 | 189 | 424,795 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 386,615 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 81,222 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 73,945 |
| 2023 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 61,711 |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,502,530 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Jeep Cherokee model years · Jeep: 35 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2015 Jeep Cherokee have?
11 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 23V338000, was reported to NHTSA on 11 May 2023 and concerns structure:body:hatchback/liftgate. Across all model years the Jeep Cherokee line has 93 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 4 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee complain about most?
Power Train: 588 of 1404 component mentions (418.8 per 1,000). Next is engine with 194. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.