2015 Jeep Cherokee vs 2015 Toyota Highlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Jeep Cherokee | 2015 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,779 | 189 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 613 | 318 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 28 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 20–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,000 mi | 33,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 998 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 326 | 51 |
| Engine | 363 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 126 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 120 | 11 |
| Structure | 84 | 30 |
| Steering | 59 | 25 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 51 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 182 | 0 |
| Stalling | 168 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 154 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 119 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 81 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 60 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 58 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 34 | 0 |
2015 Jeep Cherokee
2015 Toyota Highlander
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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.