2015 Jeep Cherokee

The most reported problem on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee is transmission shudder, with 335 complaints, usually around 24,000 miles.

1,772owner complaints
11recalls
45involved a crash
32,500median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 21, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

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What is your Cherokee doing?

Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2015 model year.

Is the 2015 Jeep Cherokee reliable?

The 2015 Jeep Cherokee has 1,772 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 5.6 times the median of 314 for 2015 SUVs on this site. Of the 9 Cherokee model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.

At a glance

Next to other model years: Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2015 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
Top problem: No problem dominates. The largest, transmission shudder, covers 335 of the 1,772 complaints (19%), and stalling is next with 257 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). A quarter of the 260 owners who gave a mileage for transmission shudder saw it by about 6,000 miles, and half by about 24,000.
Crash, fire and injury reports: 79 of the 1,772 complaints (4%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 45 reports mention a crash, 28 mention a fire and 32 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 14 of 45, fall under airbag.
Recalls behind the top problems: Each of transmission shudder, stalling and shift to park warning has a recall on the same system: transmission shudder and shift to park warning, 16V-529 and 20V-343; stalling, 15V-676. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
When owners filed: Filings peaked in 2015 at 310 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 68. So far in 2026, 35 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard, 335 complaints.

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Every complaint with a mileage1,186 of 1,772

Accelerates on its own10 reports

Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking)24 reports3 crashes

Transmission fails or needs replacement84 reportsrecall

Loses power when accelerating39 reports1 firerecall

Engine rattles or ticks14 reportsrecall

Steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble"18 reports

Suspension noise, struts or alignment38 reports4 crashes

Vehicle fire27 reports27 fires

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early127 reports5 crashes

Delay or no response when I press the gas25 reports

Check engine light or misfire79 reports4 crashesrecall

Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard335 reports3 crashesrecall

Tailgate or liftgate will not open or close19 reports1 firerecall

Engine stalls or loses power while driving257 reports7 crashesrecall

A/C blows warm or the compressor fails20 reports2 crashes2 fires

"Service Transmission" message or wrench light comes on138 reports2 crashesrecall

Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails68 reports1 crashrecall

Airbag warning light or recall41 reports14 crashesrecall

Battery dies or the car will not start38 reports1 crashrecall

Seat belt or seat problems10 reports2 crashes1 firerecall

Transmission drops into neutral or downshifts on its own49 reports2 crashesrecall

Rolls away in Park or will not shift out of Park14 reportsrecall

Headlights too dim or fail26 reports

Burns oil or oil level rises18 reports1 firerecall

Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on50 reports

Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves20 reports

Wheel bearing, tires or wheels34 reports3 crashes

Multiple warning lights come on at once56 reports1 firerecall

"Shift to Park" or "Service Shifter" warning comes on140 reportsrecall

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing15 reportsrecall

Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems31 reportsrecall

Engine overheats or leaks coolant20 reportsrecall

Auto start-stop will not restart the engine10 reportsrecall

Service 4WD light or power transfer unit (PTU) failure122 reports

middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.

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How this compares

2015 Jeep Cherokee1,772

Median 2015 model here (104 vehicles)277

Median 2015 SUV here (44)314

1,772 complaints is 6.4 times the median 2015 model on this site and 5.6 times the median 2015 SUV. Among the 9 Cherokee model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

Service bulletins for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee

Jeep filed 613 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2015 Jeep Cherokee. 48 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.

Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 2 bulletins · 335 complaints

Service bulletinS1821000001Apr 16, 2021
Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
Service bulletinSB-03-003-15Sep 2, 2015
2014-2015 JEEP CHEROKEE: CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A LATERAL WIGGLE, SHAKE, WOBBLE, SHUDDER, OR SHIMMY TYPE VIBRATION IN VEHICLE WHILE ACCELERATING BETWEEN 10-20 MPH, AT LOW SPEEDS *CN

"Shift to Park" or "Service Shifter" warning comes on 1 bulletin · 140 complaints

Service bulletin9003783Oct 18, 2017
Shifter - Automatic Transmission If a 2015 - 18MY KL ONLY is brought in with a ?Service Shifter? message on the cluster and/or the following DTCs are present indicating loss of communication with the shifter: U0103, U0103-87.

Service 4WD light or power transfer unit (PTU) failure 7 bulletins · 122 complaints

Service bulletinS1721000016 REV.BDec 19, 2025
Service 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C14A7-97 PTU Motor Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked.
Service bulletin2101423Aug 25, 2023
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Broken Input Spline XJ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.

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Service bulletin2101721May 20, 2021
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Broken Input Spline - X89 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the PTU assembly with an updated part. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Service bulletinS1721000016Jun 5, 2020
Service 4wd Light On, Message AWD System Service Required
Service bulletin21-007-16Feb 9, 2016
Flash: Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Motor Position Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). A customer may experience All Wheel Drive (AWD) not operating correctly.
Service bulletin21-070-15Dec 24, 2015
Flash: PTU Motor Position Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU), Rear Driveline Module (RDM) and Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM).
Service bulletin21-015-15 REVAApr 3, 2015
Flash: C1499-92-RDM Motor Position C1496-92-PTU Motor Position This bulletin involves updating the software in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU), Rear Driveline Module (RDM) and Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM).

Transmission fails or needs replacement 1 bulletin · 84 complaints

Service bulletin21-002-15Jan 21, 2015
Start Stop Feature Inoperative After Transmission Replacement This bulletin involves verifying the Transmission Control Module (TCM) calibration and if necessary, replacing the TCM.

Check engine light or misfire 7 bulletins · 79 complaints

Service bulletin1804823Apr 15, 2023
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Service bulletin9003826Nov 29, 2017
2.4L KL Cooling fan If replacing the cooling fan for a P0480 -Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit fault code or inoperative fan, please call Sam Zarnegar at (248) 944-5703 prior to removing any parts.

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Service bulletin9003694Mar 15, 2017
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
Service bulletin09-006-14Nov 1, 2014
Blue Smoke At Start Up This bulletin involves replacing the cylinder head, if required. Customers may notice blue smoke coming from the tail pipe at start up.
Service bulletin18-055-14Oct 11, 2014
Flash: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination, P06EF-Engine Restart Performance This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
Service bulletin1805514Oct 11, 2014
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination, P06EF-Engine Restart Performance
Service bulletin21-027-14Sep 5, 2014
Flash: MIL Illumination For P0733, P061B, P1DB8 This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software. The following Transmission Control Module (TCM) calibration improvements are available.

Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 24 bulletins · 68 complaints

Service bulletin9003220Aug 7, 2019
RADIO [RES] New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF".
Service bulletin08-019-17 REV. BNov 9, 2017
RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: Navigation failed message is displayed (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4).

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Service bulletin08-047-17Jun 10, 2017
Flash: RA3/RA4 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **?Navigation Failed? message is displayed.
Service bulletin08-024-16 REV. BJul 7, 2016
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the RFHM with the latest available software.
Service bulletin2400716May 16, 2016
Flash: HVAC System Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the HVAC control module with the latest available software.
Service bulletin08-053-16Apr 29, 2016
SUBJECT: Flash: RA3/RA4 Radio Software Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software.
Service bulletin08-026-16Mar 8, 2016
Flash: Instrument Cluster Displays Incorrect This Bulletin involves updating the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following symptoms: · Wrong language translations discovered.
Service bulletin08-008-16Jan 15, 2016
Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: · Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. · Radio display screen may lock up.
Service bulletin08-099-15Oct 21, 2015
Incorrect Instrument Cluster Displays This Bulletin involves updating or replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following symptoms: ? Wrong language translations discovered ? Street names ...
Service bulletin08-081-15Aug 22, 2015
Unable To Register With Uconnect This bulletin involves retrieving MDN and MEID numbers from the radio. Creating a Star case and recording the MDN and MEID with in the Star Case.
Service bulletinSB-08-031-15REVBAug 4, 2015
SOME VEHICLES NEED RADIO SOFTWARE UPDATE DUE TO INCORRECT NAVIGATION GUIDANCE EXITING HIGHWAY, TELEPROMPTER FAILS TO APPEAR WHEN VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) BUTTON IS PRESSED, BLIND SPOT CHIME INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO TURN OFF, PREVIOUS RADIO CAMERA IMAGE IS ...
Service bulletin08-031-15 REV-BAug 4, 2015
RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Intermittently blind spot chime will not turn off (KL vehicles only).

Plus 12 older ones not listed here.

Battery dies or the car will not start 3 bulletins · 38 complaints

Service bulletinS1408000384 REV.JMar 4, 2026
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Service bulletin18-058-15 REV-ASep 23, 2015
Engine Stop/Start Not Available Message This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software.

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Service bulletin0807914bDec 23, 2014
RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: Low battery condition due to the radio remaining powered up after the ignition ...

Suspension noise, struts or alignment 3 bulletins · 38 complaints

Service bulletin9004022Dec 11, 2019
Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system.
Service bulletin03-007-16Nov 30, 2016
Front Of Vehicle Lateral Vibration During Low Speed Acceleration This bulletin involves replacing both front half shafts.

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Service bulletin68175510AMay 11, 2016
Rear trailing arm/link. Customer noise issue due to loose trailing link If a trailing link is damaged or noisy, please call Steve Lin at Cell 909-569-5117 prior to removing the part. If you do not hear from us within 15 minutes please continue with the repair.

Complaints filed by year

310 complaints came in 2015. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

NHTSA investigations

PE22-009opened Jul 22, 2022

Parking Brake · model years 2014 to 2016

Electronic parking brake water ingress. Closed oct 29, 2023.

NHTSA summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE22-009 after having received 80 complaints on model years 2014-2020 Jeep Cherokees alleging the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) inadvertently activated while the vehicle was in motion.During this investigation, the subject vehicles were updated to include only Model Years (MY) 2014-2016, while MY 2017-2020 were considered peers.Based on related repair invoices, ODI believed the EPB module was damaged by water leaking into the vehicle. When the EPB inadvertently activates, it can cause a stalling condition bringing the vehicle to a stop. ODI was aware of recall 15V-393 that addresses water ingress affecting the power liftgate module on nearly the same population of vehicles subject of this investigation. The liftgate module can potentially catch fire as a result of the water damage. Both the liftgate and EPB modules are located in a similar area of the vehicle. On May 11, 2016, the manufacturer released a Technical Service Bulleting (ODI #10191415, FCA #08-060-16) that instructs dealers on replacing the EPB module and inspecting the electrical connector for corrosion if a customer describes having the EPB not releasing. This Preliminary Evaluation was opened to assess the scope, frequency, and safety-related consequences of the alleged defect. On September 8th, 2022, ODI sent an information request letter to Fiat Chrysler US LLC (FCA) requesting pertinent information on the subject 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee and

EA21-002opened Sep 17, 2021

Airbags · model years 2014 to 2018

Desiccated air bag inflator rupture. Open.

NHTSA summary

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been n

RQ15-004opened Jul 24, 2015

Electrical · model years 2014 to 2015

Software security vulnerability. Closed jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V-508.

NHTSA summary

On July 23, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) launched Safety Recall 15V-461 to remedy security vulnerabilities in approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2013 through 2015 vehicles equipped with Uconnect head units (HU) 8.4A (RA3 radio) and 8.4AN (RA4 radio) manufactured by Harman International.On July 24, 2015, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query, RQ 15-004, to investigate HU security vulnerabilities and remedy effectiveness in the recalled population and to determine whether similar units have been supplied for use in other FCA vehicles.In an August 11, 2015 letter, FCA submitted a second Part 573 safety recall report expanding the scope of the Uconnect RA4 model radio to include additional 7,810 MY 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured from September 18, 2014 through June 25, 2015 (Recall 15V-508).Scope analysis indicated that Uconnect radios installed in FCA vehicles not included in recalls 15V-461 or 15V-508 (subject recalls) are not equipped with built-in cellular access or short range wireless communication features and, thus, do not contain the security vulnerabilities addressed by the subject recalls. SUBJECT VEHICLES: MY2014 through 2015 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Cherokee sport utility vehicles; MY2013 through 2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500/5500 pickup trucks; MY2013 through 2015 Dodge Viper vehicles; and MY2015 Chrysler 200, 300, Jeep Renegade, Dodge Charger and Challenger vehicles.According to FCA, long and

PE15-003opened Jan 13, 2015

Engine · model years 2015

Engine compartment fire. Closed dec 9, 2015, led to recall 15V-676.

NHTSA summary

On October 15, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, US LLC, (FCA), submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding an air-conditioning suction/discharge combo line routing condition that may result in engine compartment fire in approximately 75,574 model year (MY) 2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines and built from October 1, 2014 through June 18, 2015 (NHTSA Recall 15V-676, FCA Recall R57).According to FCA's DIR, a misrouted A/C combo line can be pinched and cut or thermally degraded by the exhaust manifold heat shield, potentially resulting in loss of air conditioning, smoke and/or fire from ignition of leaked A/C refrigerant oil onto a hot exhaust manifold.The recalled vehicles will be inspected for misrouted A/C combo lines and those found to be misrouted will be replaced.FCA estimates that one percent of the recalled population may be affected by the A/C combo line routing defect.ODI?s analysis of warranty data provided by FCA in response to the information request letter for PE15-003 identified a spike in claims related to the A/C combo line leakage in vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines built after October 1, 2014.FCA implemented its final process corrective action for the hose routing concern on June 18, 2015.The 113,034 MY 2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.2L engines have different A/C line routing configurations and are not affected by the A/C combo line routing defect.FCA provided a total of 220 warranty claims potentially rel

Recalls that include the 2015 Jeep Cherokee

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

23V-338May 11, 2023

Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

20V-343Jun 11, 2020

Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

18V-332May 17, 2018

Electrical System:Wiring

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

17V-824Dec 21, 2017

Equipment

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

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

16V-590Aug 10, 2016

Seats

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

16V-529Jul 12, 2016

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

15V-826Dec 9, 2015

Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

15V-676Oct 19, 2015

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

15V-461Jul 23, 2015

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

15V-393Jun 22, 2015

Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

15V-041Jan 28, 2015

Air Bags:Side/Window

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

All 11 recalls on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean

Questions

What is the most common problem on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?

Transmission shudder, with 335 of the 1,772 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 24,000 miles.

At what mileage do 2015 Jeep Cherokee problems start?

Of the 1,186 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 10,000 miles and half by about 32,000.

How many 2015 Jeep Cherokee complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?

79 of them (4%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.

Is there a recall for transmission shudder on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?

Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls on the same system: 16V-529 and 20V-343. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.

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