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2015 Jeep Cherokee Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 40 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, 2% of its 1,787 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls for this component, and median mileage at failure was 11,500. One complaint involved a fire.

Fuel System complaints
40
2% of 1,787
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
11,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden stalling while the vehicle is in motion, sometimes with a loss of power steering.
  • Some describe the vehicle bolting or lunging forward on its own after releasing the accelerator, before the brake is applied.
  • A few owners report the accelerator pedal becoming unresponsive at highway speed, forcing the vehicle to slow in traffic.
  • One owner reported an engine and fuel pump failure that caused stalling in the middle of the road, with no cause found.
  • One early complaint describes a fire shortly after purchase, with white smoke and flames from the hood.

When 2015 Jeep Cherokee fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 13, 2015, latest Dec 15, 2025.

2015 Jeep Cherokee fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2015Nov 2015Dec 2017Jan 2019Sep 2020May 2023Apr 2025
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Dec 2025; peak May 2015 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Cherokee model year

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

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 2014200 (8%)
  3. 201540 (2%)
  4. 201644 (3%)
  5. 201718 (1%)
  6. 201826 (4%)
  7. 201942 (3%)
  8. 202010 (3%)
  9. 20215 (3%)
  10. 20224 (8%)
  11. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 40 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, which is 2% of the 1,787 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to fuel system complaints for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.
At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to happen on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee is 11,500 miles.
Did any 2015 Jeep Cherokee fuel system complaints involve fire or crashes?
NHTSA records show one fire-related complaint and no crashes or injuries among the 40 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.

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.