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2014 Jeep Cherokee vs 2015 Jeep Cherokee

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2014 Jeep Cherokee

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
3,953
rank #7 of 4,194
Recalls
13
campaigns on record
Top component
Power Train
1,443 complaints (37%)
Reported harm
96 crashes / 69 injuries
0 deaths; 34 fires

2015 Jeep Cherokee

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
2,651
rank #34 of 4,194
Recalls
11
campaigns on record
Top component
Power Train
989 complaints (37%)
Reported harm
80 crashes / 49 injuries
0 deaths; 47 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

1,302

2015 Jeep Cherokee has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

2

2015 Jeep Cherokee vs 2014 Jeep Cherokee

Top component overlap

Same family

Power Train vs Power Train

2014 Jeep Cherokee problem mix

  • POWER TRAIN 1,443
  • ENGINE 512
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 436
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 282
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 186

2015 Jeep Cherokee problem mix

  • POWER TRAIN 989
  • ENGINE 363
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 317
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 256
  • SERVICE BRAKES 126

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2015 Jeep Cherokee?

2015 Jeep Cherokee has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (2,651 vs 3,953). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2015 Jeep Cherokee is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).