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2015 Jeep Cherokee Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 66 suspension, wheels & tire complaints for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of its 1,787 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 20,000 miles. Five crashes and two injuries are tied to this area, and there are no related recalls on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
66
4% of 1,787
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
20,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the front wheel assembly separating from the suspension while driving, in some cases causing the vehicle to flip or lose control.
  • Several drivers describe a front-end shake or vibration during acceleration from a stop or at low speed that dealers could not duplicate or repair after multiple visits.
  • Some owners report a loud banging or knocking noise from the right front suspension over rough roads that dealers dismissed as normal.
  • One owner reported the wheels turning inward on their own at low speed, causing the vehicle to brake unexpectedly and crash.
  • Another owner noticed pitting and discoloration appearing on the factory 17-inch aluminum wheels shortly after delivery.

When 2015 Jeep Cherokee suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 23, 2014, latest May 15, 2026.

2015 Jeep Cherokee suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter62014 Q42016 Q12017 Q22018 Q42020 Q22022 Q32023 Q4
66 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2015 Q3 (6).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Cherokee model year

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

  1. 20061 (6%)
  2. 201484 (3%)
  3. 201566 (4%)
  4. 201638 (3%)
  5. 201727 (2%)
  6. 201810 (1%)
  7. 201937 (2%)
  8. 202013 (4%)
  9. 20216 (4%)
  10. 20222 (4%)
  11. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 66 complaints in this area for the 2015 model year, which is 4% of all 1,787 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for suspension or wheel issues on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Cherokee.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2015 Cherokee is 20,000 miles.
Have suspension problems caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data ties 5 crashes and 2 injuries to suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, with no fires reported.
Is the 2015 Cherokee worse than other years for this issue?
The 2015 model's 66 complaints and 4% share are higher than 2016 (38 complaints, 3%), 2017 (27, 2%), and later years, though 2014 had more complaints (84) at a lower 3% 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.