2015 Jeep Cherokee Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,794 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, 2% of the 1,794 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 miles. 14 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving and the Jeep died on the road. This happened 2 days (april 4 & 5th, 2021) in a row. No warning lights. I had to remove the key and open the door to reset the system and then it finally restarted. Tires plus reports no codes when diagnosing. Waiting to hear from Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #11406719, filed 2021-04, 46,000 miles“My daughter wrecked on 4/11 and her Jeep rolled twice in which the front and side airbags didn't deploy. The roof smashed into her head rest resulting in a concussion, fractured hip, and torn hamstring. She was lifelighted. I contacted Jeep and they conducted an investigation and they believed the airbag system operated properly. The wreck report and copy of Jeep's report is included.”
NHTSA complaint #11091369, filed 2018-05, 68,000 miles“I was on the highway a pickup pulled out in front of me and I hit her head on. I was at around 40-50 MPH when my Jeep impacted. The impact was significant enough to rupture the radiator and the front brakes blew out. The airbags did not deploy. I have reported the no deploy to Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #11084853, filed 2018-04, 97,000 miles“Takata recall. Accident occurred on 8/1/2015 as we were heading north on a major highway in tampa, florida. At a major intersection, a person ran a left turn light as we were entering the intersection. We hit him on the right rear of his vehicle at 45 MPH. No airbags in our vehicle deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10985555, filed 2017-05, 5,000 miles“My wife was driving her Jeep when we hit black ice. My wife lost control of the Jeep and hit two fence poles and a tree. The Jeep sustained heavy front end damage. She was traveling 40-45 MPH an hour. None of the airbags deployed in the vehicle on impact.”
NHTSA complaint #11183854, filed 2019-03, 49,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V041000Jan 28, 2015Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may…Covers: Jeep Cherokee 2014–2015
Related service bulletins
- 10247452Oct 25, 2023Service 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C14A7-97 PTU Motor Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked, Set.
- 10217497Nov 9, 2017RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the…
- 10216316Nov 9, 2017RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the…
- 10224697Aug 23, 2017Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) For PF, KL or UF Vehicles ONLY: Prior to replacing ORC part numbers, please contact FCA engineering if ANY of the following Diagnostic trouble…
- 10219892Jun 17, 2017RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 9 | 5% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 42 | 3% |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 | 26 | 2% |
| 2016 | 31 | 2% |
| 2015 | 41 | 2% |
| 2014 | 49 | 2% |
| 2001 | 21 | 9% |
| 2000 | 26 | 7% |
| 1999 | 38 | 10% |
| 1998 | 52 | 13% |
| 1997 | 28 | 7% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 41 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee
1,007 complaintsEngine
364 complaintsElectrical system
327 complaintsOther or unknown
260 complaintsBrakes
137 complaintsVehicle speed control
120 complaintsBody and structure
86 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsElectronic stability control
51 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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