YearToAvoid

2015 Jeep Cherokee Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 59 steering complaints for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, 3% of its 1,787 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 21,000. No steering-related recalls are on file for this model year.

Steering complaints
59
3% of 1,787
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
21,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist while turning, sometimes requiring the vehicle to be towed and the rack and pinion replaced.
  • Some drivers describe the steering locking up or losing responsiveness while underway, in one case tied to a warning light and a rollover.
  • Tie rods reportedly fractured without warning at low speed, leaving the vehicle undiagnosed at the dealer.
  • Front-end wobble side to side was reported while the vehicle was being towed behind a motor home, recurring on multiple trips.
  • A few owners describe the vehicle shutting down or stalling with a simultaneous loss of steering assist and braking power.
  • One complaint describes the leather-wrapped steering wheel stitching as abrasive and uncomfortable to grip, unrelated to steering function.

When 2015 Jeep Cherokee steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 28, 2014, latest May 21, 2026.

2015 Jeep Cherokee steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2014Sep 2015Sep 2016Aug 2017Nov 2018Feb 2020Apr 2021Sep 2025
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to May 2026; peak Aug 2017 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Cherokee model year

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

  1. 2014119 (4%)
  2. 201559 (3%)
  3. 201653 (4%)
  4. 201745 (3%)
  5. 201830 (4%)
  6. 2019120 (7%)
  7. 202022 (7%)
  8. 20213 (2%)
  9. 20223 (6%)
  10. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2015 Jeep Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 59 steering complaints for the 2015 model year, which is 3% of the 1,787 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee is 21,000 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to these steering complaints shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
Is the 2015 Cherokee worse for steering complaints than other years?
Its share of 3% is close to most other Cherokee years in the data, such as 2016 and 2017 at 3-4%, though 2019 saw a higher 7% share.

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.