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2015 Jeep Cherokee Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 179 brake-area complaints for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, 10% of that year's 1,787 total complaints, with 5 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. There are no related recalls listed for this brake issue, and median mileage at failure was 31,000.

Brakes complaints
179
10% of 1,787
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
31,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the engine revving up on its own while the brake pedal is pressed, causing unexpected forward acceleration at stops.
  • Some describe the parking brake engaging by itself after shifting into drive, holding the vehicle in place for several seconds before releasing.
  • Several complaints describe abrupt downshifts or transmission lurching while slowing down or braking, sometimes after a dealer software flash.
  • Owners report brake warning lights coming on intermittently along with a feeling that the brakes were not responding normally.
  • A few describe wheels locking up or skidding instead of stopping, with the vehicle unable to shift gears during the event.

When 2015 Jeep Cherokee brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 2, 2014, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2015 Jeep Cherokee brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter132014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42022 Q42024 Q32026 Q2
179 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q4 (13).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2014294 (11%)
  2. 2015179 (10%)
  3. 2016131 (9%)
  4. 2017102 (8%)
  5. 201852 (8%)
  6. 2019135 (8%)
  7. 202030 (10%)
  8. 202114 (9%)
  9. 20225 (10%)
  10. 20231 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2015 Jeep Cherokee owners complained about brakes?
NHTSA lists 179 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Cherokee, which is 10% of all 1,787 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee brake issue?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area on the 2015 Cherokee.
At what mileage do 2015 Jeep Cherokee brake problems tend to happen?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 31,000 miles.
Did the 2015 Jeep Cherokee brake problems cause crashes?
NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and no fires or injuries tied to reported brake complaints on the 2015 Cherokee.
Is the brake complaint rate higher in 2015 than other Cherokee years?
The 2015 Cherokee's 10% brake complaint share is similar to 2014's 11% and higher than 2017's 8% and 2018's 8%, based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.