2015 Jeep Cherokee Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 41 airbag complaints for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, about 2% of its 1,787 total complaints, tied to 14 crashes and 18 injuries. A related recall (15V041000) addressed unintended side curtain and seat airbag deployment on 2014-2015 models.
- Airbags complaints
- 41
- 2% of 1,787
- Crashes reported
- 14
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 18
- Median mileage
- 34,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in frontal or head-on collisions at speeds around 40-50 mph, sometimes despite severe front-end damage.
- Airbags fail to deploy in side-impact and T-bone crashes even with significant vehicle damage noted by responding officers.
- Airbags fail to deploy in rollover crashes, with occupants sustaining head, hip, and hamstring injuries.
- Airbags fail to deploy in low-speed or off-road departure crashes, including collisions with fixed objects like poles, trees, or walls.
- Some owners tie the non-deployment reports to the Takata airbag recall, though they describe the issue occurring in unrelated crash scenarios.
- One report describes a crash where the airbags did not deploy and the driver blacked out beforehand, resulting in injuries to the sternum and head.
When 2015 Jeep Cherokee airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 9, 2015, latest Jul 15, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee
- NHTSA 15V041000Jan 28, 2015Airbags230,290 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
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.
Remedy: 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.
Airbags complaints by Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2015 Jeep Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 41 airbag-related complaints for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, about 2% of the model year's 1,787 total complaints.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
- Yes. Recall 15V041000 covers 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles built between January 1, 2013 and November 19, 2014, for unintended side curtain and seat airbag deployment; the remedy is a software re-flash of the occupant restraint control module.
- What is the most common airbag complaint on this model year?
- Most sample complaints describe airbags failing to deploy during frontal, side, or rollover crashes rather than deploying unexpectedly.
- Were there injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2015 Cherokee?
- Yes. NHTSA data shows 18 injuries and 14 crashes associated with the 41 airbag complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee is 34,500 miles.