2015 Jeep Cherokee structure problems
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Aug 15, 2026
“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…”
filed Feb 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the…Campaign 23V338000 · May 11, 2023
- In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and…Campaign 15V826000 · Dec 9, 2015
- In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a…Campaign 15V393000 · Jun 22, 2015
Related service bulletins
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 16, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
31-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 13, 2025
Structure problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 20 | 1% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 11 | 1% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 33 | 2% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 110 | 4% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 27 | 7% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 47 | 11% |
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.