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Jeep Cherokee · Model year 2015

2015 Jeep Cherokee specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 5 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
184–271 hp
Combined MPG
21–25
Recalls
11
Schedule covers
150k miles
Cherokee towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2015 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

2015 Jeep Cherokee specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2015 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Body Style
Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
Assembly Plant
Toledo North Assembly Plant, Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction Date
October 2013 as a 2014 model
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4
Construction
Steel uniframe
Engines34 specs
3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 with Engine Stop-Start (ESS)
AvailabilityOptional on Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk
Type and Description60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement197.7 cu. in. (3,239 cc)
Bore x Stroke3.58 x 3.27 (91.0 x 83.0)
Valve SystemChain-driven, DOHC, 24 valves, with hydraulic roller finger followers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDie cast aluminum block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio10.7:1
Power (SAE net)271 hp (199 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (82.4 hp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)239 lb.-ft. (316 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,500 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel RequirementRegular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity6.0 qt. (5.7 liter)
Coolant Capacity9.7 qt. (9.2 liter)
Emission ControlsTwo mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features(a); Engine Stop/start technology
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)19/28/22 – 4x2; 19/27/22 – Jeep Active Drive I; 19/26/21 – Jeep Active Drive II; 18/25/20 – Jeep Active Drive Lock
Engine Assembly PlantTrenton Engine, Trenton, Mich.
2.4-liter MultiAir2 Tigershark I-4
AvailabilityStandard on Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk
Type and DescriptionInline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection
Displacement144 cu. in. (2,360 cc)
Bore x Stroke88 X 97
Valve SystemSOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total)
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio10:1
Power (SAE net — estimated)184 hp (137 kW) @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net — estimated)171 lb.-ft. (234 N•m) @ 4,600 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,500 rpm
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil Capacity5.5 qt. / 5.2 liter
Coolant Capacity7.1 qt. / 6.7 liter
Emission ControlsSingle catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor(c); Partial zero-emissions vehicle in CARB states
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)22/31/25 - 4x2; 21/28/24 - Jeep Active Drive I; 21/27/23 - Jeep Active Drive II; 19/25/22 - Jeep Active Drive Lock
Engine Assembly PlantDundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.

(a) Meets the ULEV II emission standard in all 50 states. (c) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements and LEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, Maryland, Arizona and Delaware (2014 model year).

Transmission948TE nine-speed automaticTransmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic14 specs
Availability
Standard on all models
Description
Planetary gear train, transverse layout
Ratio Spread
9.81
1st
4.71
2nd
2.84
3rd
1.91
4th
1.38
5th
1.00
6th
0.81
7th
0.70
8th
0.58
9th
0.48
Rev
3.83
Axle Ratios
3.2-liter 4x2 — 3.251; 3.2-liter 4x4 (non-trailer tow) — 3.251; 3.2-liter 4x4 (trailer tow) — 3.517; 2.4-liter 4x2 — 3.734; 2.4-liter 4x4 (non-Trailhawk) — 3.734; 2.4-liter 4x4 (Trailhawk) — 4.083

The sheet prints Gear Ratio as a sub-heading above the 1st through Rev rows, and Axle Ratios follows Rev in the same table.

4x4 systemsJeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock6 specs
Availability
Jeep Active Drive I is optional on Sport, Latitude, and Limited models. Jeep Active Drive II is optional on Latitude and Limited. Jeep Active Drive Lock is standard on Trailhawk
Type
Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement; Electronic 4x4 Low and Neutral range shifting for Active Drive II and Lock; Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch on all 4x4 systems
Operating Modes
Auto 4x2/4x4; 4x4 Low, Neutral for Active Drive II and Lock
Center Differential Type
None
Terrain Response
Unique tuning in all terrain modes
Low-range Ratio
2.92:1
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160-amp, 180-amp optional
Battery
600-amp maintenance-free, 730-amp optional, 700-amp AGM (with 3.2-liter engine with stop/start only)
Suspension2 specs
Front
McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece aluminum sub-frame, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar
Rear
Four link rear suspension with trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated high-strength steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
15.15 4x2 and 4x4, 15.36 4x4 Lock
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
4x2: 37.6 (11.5); 4x4 I: 37.7 (11.5); 4x4 II: 38.0 (11.6); 4x4 Jeep Active Drive Lock: 38.1 (11.6)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.56 4x2 and 4x4, 2.67 4x4 Lock
Brakes8 specs
Front — Size and Type
13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper; 13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 1.89 (48) twin piston floating caliper (available)
Front — Swept Area (per caliper)
100.9 sq. in. (651.1 sq. cm.), 1 x 60; 130.1 sq. in. (839.4 sq. cm.), 2 x 48
Rear — Size and Type
10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper; 12.6 x 0.47 (320 x 12) solid rotor with 1.69 (43) single piston floating caliper (available)
Rear — Swept Area (per caliper)
99.0 sq. in. (638.6 sq. cm.) 1 x 38; 117.0 sq. in. (754.8 sq. cm.) 1 x 43
Power-assist Type
9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Standard
Parking Brake Type
Electric motor on caliper
Dimensions and capacities30 specs
Wheelbase
106.26 (2,699.1) 4x2, 106.3 (2,700) 4x4 I, 107.0(2,718.8) 4x4 Lock
Track, Front
62.2 (1,580.0) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,593.5) 4x4 II, and 63.5 (1,613.5) 4x4 Lock
Track, Rear
61.9 (1,573.2) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,594.1) 4x4 II, and 63.5 (1614.1) 4x4 Lock
Overall Length (NAFTA vehicles)
182 (4,624)
Overall Width
73.2 (1,858.8) 4x2 and 4x4, 74.9 (1,903.6) 4x4 Lock
Overall Height (with roof rack)
66.2 (1,682.9) 4x4, 65.7 (1,670.2) 4x2, 67.3 (1,710) 4x4 II, and 67.8 (1,723.3) 4x4 Lock
Load-floor height
30.9 (785.6) 4x4
Sill-step height
17.9 (453.8) front step height, 18.1(460.8) rear step height, 4x4
Ground Clearances (4x4 with P245/65R17 tires)
8.7 (221.6) minimum running ground clearance
Chassis
9.7 (247.8) cradle bolt head / 8.8 (222.9) front underbody skid plate
Fuel Tank
10.5 (266.2) (bolt under fuel tank) / 10 (255.3) brush guard
Front Axle
10.4 (265.4) two-speed PTU heat shield
Rear Axle
9.7 (246.4) two-speed RDM with locker
Approach Angle, (with air dam) (degrees)
29.9 4x4 Lock; 18.9 4x4 I; 21.0 4x4 II; 16.7 4x2;
Breakover Angle (degrees)
22.9 4x4 Lock; 19.5 4x4 I; 21.7 4x4 II; 17.7 4x2;
Departure Angle (degrees)
32.2 4x4 Lock; 25.0 4x4 I; 27.3 4x4 II; 24.6 4x2;
Aero Cd
0.339 (2.4-liter FWD with grille shutters)
Fuel-tank Capacity
15.9 gal. (60.0 liter)
Maximum occupants and cargo weight, lbs. (kg)
1,000 (454)
All models without Trailer-tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch
2,000 (907)
2.4-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)
2,000 (907)
3.2-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)
4,500 (2,041)
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) — 2.4-liter 4x2
3,655 (1,658)
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) — 3.2-liter 4x2
3,779 (1,714)
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) — 2.4-liter 4x4
3,953 (1,793)
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) — 3.2-liter 4x4
4,046 (1835)
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) — 2.4-liter 4x4 Lock
4,028 (1,827)
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) — 3.2-liter 4x4 Lock
4,108 (1,863)
Weight Distribution, 4x4, F/R
57/43
GVWR
5,050 lbs. – 2.4-liter FWD; 5,500 lbs – 2.4-liter 4x4, 3.2-liter FWD, 3.2-liter 4x4

(a) All dimensions are measured with two passengers. The three rows after the occupants-and-cargo-weight row carry no heading on the sheet; they are printed as shown, indented under it.

Accommodations22 specs
Seating Capacity — Front/Rear
2/3
Front Row — Head Room without Sunroof
39.4 (999.9)
Front Row — Head Room with Sunroof
37.9 (964.5)
Front Row — Legroom
41.1 (1,045)
Front Row — Shoulder Room
57.6 (1,462.3)
Front Row — Hip Room
53.8 (1,366.6)
Front Row — Seat Travel
8.3 (210) driver / 7.5(190) front passenger
Front Row — Recliner Range (degrees)
8 to 76 (manual) / 8 to 55.25 (powered)
Front Row — SAE Volume (standard roof)
53.98 cu. ft.
Second Row — Head Room
38.5 (978.2)
Second Row — Legroom
40.3 (1,023.2)
Second Row — Knee Clearance
3.5 (90.1)
Second Row — Shoulder Room
55.1 (1,399.8)
Second Row — Hip Room
49.9 (1,268.1)
Second Row — Recliner Range (degrees)
19.25 to 25.25
SAE Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
49.47
Cargo Access — Liftover Height
30.9 (785.6) 4x4
Cargo Access — Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening
41.4 (1,051) without subwoofer
Cargo Access — Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening
36.1 (917.2) at top of opening
Cargo Access — Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening
32.5 (825.0) 4x4 Lock
Cargo Access — Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening
30.7 (780.0) 4x2
Cargo Access — Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim
39.4 (1,000.5)
SAE cargo volume6 specs
Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m)
24.6 (0.7)
Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
54.9 (1.555)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
128 (3.625)
Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
58.9 (1.6678)
Behind Rear Seat
24.6 cu. ft. (0.7 cu. m) rear seat at design position; 26.9 ft³ (0.76 m³) rear seat at mid travel; 29.1 ft³ (0.82 m³) rear seat at full forward
Behind Front-row Seats with Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
54.9 (1.6)

On the sheet this table is headed only SAE Cargo Volume and continues from the Accommodations section.

Wheels5 options
AvailabilitySizeType and Material
Standard on Sport17 x 7Painted Silver full face steel
Latitude / Available on Sport17 x 7Painted Silver cast aluminum
Standard on Limited18 x 7Polished aluminum with non-painted pockets
Standard on Limited / Available on Latitude18 x 7Polished aluminum with painted pockets
Standard on Trailhawk17 x 7.5Polished aluminum with painted pockets

Each group of three rows (Availability, Type and Material, Size) is one wheel option.

Tires5 options
AvailabilityRevs per Mile (km)Size and TypeMfr. and Model
Standard on Sport and Latitude757 (470)225/60R17 BSW, All-seasonFirestone Destination LE2
Standard on Limited752 (467)225/55R18 BSW, All-seasonContinental ProContact TX
Available on Sport and Latitude734 (456)225/65R17 OWL, All-seasonFirestone Destination LE2
Available on Limited727 (452)225/60R18 BSW, All-seasonContinental ProContact TX
Standard on Trailhawk713 (443)P245/65R17 OWL All-terrainFirestone Destination A/T

Also listed in this section

Parking Brake Type
Electronic park brake
Four-wheel anti-lock brakes
Standard on front-wheel-drive Sport, Latitude and Limited
All-speed traction control
Standard

Each group of four rows (Availability through Revs per Mile) is one tire option.

Source: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2015 Jeep Cherokee fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Cherokee at 21–25 MPG combined; the 2.4L 4-cylinder (FWD) is the most efficient and the 3.2L 6-cylinder (4WD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Cherokee FWD2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · FWD21MPG30MPG25MPG$2,500361
Cherokee FWD3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · FWD21MPG29MPG24MPG$2,600377
Cherokee FWD2.4L 4-cylinderFFV9-speed automatic · FWD21MPG30MPG25MPG$2,500361
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · 4WD21MPG27MPG23MPG$2,700385
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · 4WD19MPG25MPG22MPG$2,850411
Cherokee 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · AWD21MPG28MPG23MPG$2,700378
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · 4WD19MPG26MPG22MPG$2,850408
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · 4WD19MPG26MPG21MPG$2,950415
Cherokee 4WD3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · AWD20MPG27MPG23MPG$2,700388
Cherokee 4WD2.4L 4-cylinderFFV9-speed automatic · AWD21MPG28MPG23MPG$2,700378

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2015 Jeep Cherokee wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
Sport and LatitudeStandard
225/60R17Firestone Destination LE2
17 × 7 in, steel or cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
LimitedStandard
225/55R18Continental ProContact TX
18 × 7 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
Sport and LatitudeAvailable
225/65R17Firestone Destination LE2
17 × 7 in, steel or cast aluminum
outline white letters, all-season
LimitedAvailable
225/60R18Continental ProContact TX
18 × 7 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
TrailhawkStandard
P245/65R17Firestone Destination A/T
17 × 7.5 in, aluminum
outline white letters, all-terrain
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact, full-size or limited-use spare, or a tire service kit, depending on equipment; the spec sheet lists no spare.
Lug nut torque
100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2015 Jeep Cherokee Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2015 Jeep Cherokee maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect the CV joints
  • Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Replace spark plugs **
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

Once a month or before a long trip

  • Check engine oil level
  • Check windshield washer fluid level
  • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake master cylinder, fill as needed
  • Check function of all interior and exterior lights

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

Severe duty (all models)

  • Change engine oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment
  • Oil change intervals must never exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first
  • Spark plug interval is mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

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2015 Jeep Cherokee fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Shared across engines
Fuel tank (approximate)2.4L and 3.2L engines15.8 gal60 L
2.4L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 0W-20, API certified5.5 qt5.2 L
Cooling systemMopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula antifreeze/coolant7.2 qt6.8 L
3.2L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-20, API certified6 qt5.6 L
Cooling systemMopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula antifreeze/coolant10 qt9.5 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile formula antifreeze/coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil2.4L engine
SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix
Engine oil3.2L engine
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix
Engine oil filter
—
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
—
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission
ZF 8&9 Speed ATF automatic transmission fluid or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 brake fluid, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable)
Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
2.4L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 10%
3.2L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance)
Up to 10%

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Fuel selection table lists 87 octane for both engines.
  • Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
  • Transmission and 9-speed ATF capacities are not listed in the manual.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2015 Jeep Cherokee recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee: 11 recall campaigns, 1,794 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD
17.4% risk
Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD
16.9% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (11)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunkMay 11, 2023 · Campaign 23V338000Park outside

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.

Campaign 23V338000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: driveline: differential unitJune 11, 2020 · Campaign 20V343000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU.

Risk: A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020.

Campaign 20V343000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiringMay 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V332000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentDecember 21, 2017 · Campaign 17V824000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.

Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…

Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov
SeatsAugust 10, 2016 · Campaign 16V590000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

Risk: Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall S63.

Campaign 16V590000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: automatic transmissionJuly 12, 2016 · Campaign 16V529000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.

Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V529000 on NHTSA.gov
Show 5 older recalls
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunkDecember 9, 2015 · Campaign 15V826000

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.

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Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemOctober 19, 2015 · Campaign 15V676000

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.

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Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.July 23, 2015 · Campaign 15V461000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate…

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Structure: body: hatchback/liftgateJune 22, 2015 · Campaign 15V393000

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.

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Air bags: side/windowJanuary 28, 2015 · Campaign 15V041000

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience unintended side curtain and seat air bag deployment during vehicle operation.

Risk: If the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R05.

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Owner complaints by component

Complaints
1,794
Crashes
45
Fires
29
Injuries
32
  • Power train1,007
  • Engine364
  • Electrical system327
  • Unknown or other258
  • Service brakes128
  • Vehicle speed control120
  • Structure86
  • Steering59

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Cherokee. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2015 Jeep Cherokee owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2015 model year.

Owner's manuals

Uconnect & radio

Warranty

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

Reading the 2015 Cherokee data for Great Lakes roads

From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2015 Jeep Cherokee specifications line up against all three.

Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads

The smallest 2015 factory size is 225/60R17, the largest 225/60R18. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 17-inch fitment flexes over a sharp edge where a low-profile tire can pinch or bend its wheel. After a hard hit, look for a sidewall bubble.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2015 Jeep Cherokee fluids table lists SAE 0W-20 (2.4L) and SAE 5W-20 (3.2L), with 5.5 qt (2.4L) and 6 qt (3.2L) per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Starting in single digits

Battery care in this schedule: inspect it and clean and tighten the terminals as required at each oil change, and the spec sheet rates it at 600 to 730 cold-cranking amps. A battery that bakes through a Nashville or Memphis summer ages faster, then gets found out by the first hard freeze. Have it load-tested in fall rather than waiting for a slow crank.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In Ohio, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

Coolant through freeze and climb

Fluids table: OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula), 7.2 qt (2.4L) and 10 qt (3.2L). Scheduled replacement comes at 10 years or 150,000 miles. Stick to that chemistry, since mixing coolant types can shorten their protective life. On a used Cherokee from Ohio, ask whether the coolant was changed on time, and check the level in the overflow tank with the engine cold before you drive it.

When the schedule shortens oil changes

No matter what the indicator says, intervals top out at 10,000 miles. Warm-up idling and slow lake-effect commutes rack up running time faster than the odometer shows, so the calendar can be the limit that comes first.

Fuel reserve for storm closures

Fuel capacity: 15.8 gallons. Lake-effect whiteouts can shut stretches of I-94 in Michigan or I-90 through the Ohio Snowbelt for hours, so keep the tank from running low between November and March. If you do end up stranded, a running engine for heat needs a tailpipe clear of snow.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2015 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2015 Jeep Cherokee questions

How much oil does the 2015 Jeep Cherokee take?

With a filter change: 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L and 3.2L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2015 Jeep Cherokee use?

2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and 3.2L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2015 Jeep Cherokee owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2015 Jeep Cherokee get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Cherokee at 21–25 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 21 city / 30 highway / 25 combined; 3.2L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, 4WD: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, 4WD: 19 city / 25 highway / 22 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 21 city / 28 highway / 23 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2015 Jeep Cherokee use?

Factory tire sizes: 225/60R17 (Sport and Latitude); 225/55R18 (Limited); 225/65R17 (Sport and Latitude); 225/60R18 (Limited); P245/65R17 (Trailhawk). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

Does the 2015 Jeep Cherokee have recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent: Electrical system: wiring (May 2023), Power train: driveline (June 2020), and Electrical system: wiring (May 2018). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?

Owners have filed 1,794 complaints about the 2015 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA. The components named most often are power train (1,007), engine (364), and electrical system (327). 45 complaints involved a crash and 29 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2015 Jeep Cherokee's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD: 4 and Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.