2015 Jeep Cherokee vs 2015 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Jeep Cherokee | 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,779 | 319 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 613 | 239 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 28 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 22–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,000 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 998 | 76 |
| Engine | 363 | 74 |
| Electrical System | 326 | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 126 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 120 | 27 |
| Structure | 84 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 55 |
| Steering | 59 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 182 | 9 |
| Stalling | 168 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 154 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 119 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 81 | 34 |
| Loss of power | 60 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 58 | 22 |
| Electrical failures | 34 | 0 |
2015 Jeep Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.