2015 Jeep Cherokee Structure Problems
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 32,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “electrical structure” (39% of reports).
- 85structure complaints
- 32,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Electrical structure: mentioned in 33 of 85 complaints (39%)
- Lift gate: mentioned in 6 of 85 complaints (7%)
- Parking brake: mentioned in 5 of 85 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 85 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 5 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2020 Cherokee | 3 | 1% | 27,400 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 20 | 1% | 7,000 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 4 | 1% | 77,000 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 12 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 33 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 85 | 5% | 32,000 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 110 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Cherokee | 1 | 6% | 30,782 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 9 | 4% | 23,000 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 7 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 7 | 2% | 150,000 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 27 | 7% | 151,843 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 7 | 2% | 67,000 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 47 | 11% | 133,100 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 149 | 25% | 101,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunkPark outside
Problem: 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: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk
Problem: 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: A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Problem: 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: A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Online is saying there is 0 recalls after a year of having the vehicle a recall was sent by mail. I got it fixed by jeep van nuys, the engine and the other equipment attached looks unsafe and it is completely overheating
After learning of the recall for the lift gate module because of water intrusions of multiple points. The wiring harness to the lift gate module was serverly corroded and had to be replaced. The original fix, without the corrosion on the harness, was the place a piece of plastic over the module…
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to open the liftgate, the liftgate failed to open. The contact stated that during inclement weather, water was entering the cabin of the vehicle, causing mold to develop inside the vehicle. Neither an independent…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Jeep Cherokees have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 85 owner complaints about structure for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee (5% 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 structure?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 32,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “electrical structure”, in 33 of 85 complaints, followed by “lift gate” (6).
Other 2015 Jeep Cherokee problems
See all 2015 Jeep Cherokee problems or structure problems across all Cherokee years.