2015 Jeep Cherokee Transmission Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
1,004 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, 56% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 5,000–59,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.
1,004 complaints 56% of all 2015 complaints 25,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (730 of 1,004). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.
Transmission complaints by Cherokee year
Related recalls
Automatic transmission, Differential unit
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. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary. 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.
Recall 20V343000 · Jun 2020Transmission can unexpectedly shift to neutral
Crash riskFaulty crimps in the transmission wire harness can cause the transmission to shift into neutral without warning. Losing drive power unexpectedly raises the risk of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will reprogram the powertrain and transmission control modules and, if needed, replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge.
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Other 2015 Jeep Cherokee problems
Common questions
What are common 2015 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems?
Complaints most often name the automatic transmission, transfer case (4-WHEEL DRIVE) and control module (TCM / PCM / TECM).
At what mileage do 2015 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 5,000–59,000 miles. The middle value is about 25,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2015 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems?
Yes: 20V343000, 16V529000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Cherokee year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2014 Cherokee, with 1,471 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.