2015 Jeep Cherokee vs 2015 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Jeep Cherokee | 2015 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,779 | 133 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 613 | 602 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 28 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,000 mi | 29,826 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 998 | 19 |
| Engine | 363 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 326 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 126 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 120 | 12 |
| Structure | 84 | 27 |
| Steering | 59 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 51 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 182 | 5 |
| Stalling | 168 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 154 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 119 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 81 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 60 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 58 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 34 | 0 |
2015 Jeep Cherokee
2015 Mazda CX-5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.