2015 Jeep Cherokee power train problems
1,002 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee — 56% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the transmission independently shifted to neutral(N). The power train warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the A/C unit while in operation. The contact also stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle shifted…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines…Campaign 20V343000 · Jun 11, 2020
- Transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire…Campaign 16V529000 · Jul 12, 2016
Related service bulletins
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.
S1721000016 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 19, 2025
Power Train problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 27 | 54% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 93 | 57% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 170 | 57% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 801 | 49% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 292 | 43% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 646 | 48% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 629 | 45% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 1,468 | 56% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 24 | 10% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 29 | 8% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 53 | 14% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 65 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.