2015 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems
Owners have filed 364 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 28,000 miles.
- 364engine complaints
- 28,000median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $980typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee at $980, and half of them between $810 and $1,650.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 269 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 364 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 15 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Cherokee | 8 | 16% | 105,000 |
| 2021 Cherokee | 27 | 16% | 27,028 |
| 2020 Cherokee | 46 | 14% | 14,900 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 459 | 28% | 15,000 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 155 | 23% | 28,000 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 259 | 19% | 38,500 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 314 | 22% | 41,000 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 364 | 20% | 28,000 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 516 | 19% | 40,000 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 7 | 3% | 118,500 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 12 | 3% | 133,500 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 207,000 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 4 | 1% | 146,000 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 6 | 2% | 150,156 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 4 | 1% | 223,000 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Problem: 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: If the line is misrouted, it may contact the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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, âThe Pentastar Tickâ. Rocker arms collapse and cause…
Vehicle is overheating, have had issues right after purchasing from carmax burbank and issues after the recall was worked on at van nuys jeep dealership.
The Vehicle suddenly stopped and I was unable to brake or steer the wheel while driving (loss of power/limp mode). I took it to a shop who ran a diagnostic and it came back as DTC code. I now had to tow it out of pocket to the nearest dealership.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Jeep Cherokees have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 364 owner complaints about engine for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee (20% of the 1,789 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 28,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
Owners report a typical cost of $980 (half paid between $810 and $1,650), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
Other 2015 Jeep Cherokee problems
See all 2015 Jeep Cherokee problems or engine problems across all Cherokee years.